SJ Sindu

Jul 23, 2024 | news.vcu.edu | SJ Sindu

The release of his debut novel this month is more than a writer’s milestone for Josh Galarza. It’s a reflection of personal growth – and healing. Galarza, who is in his third year of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University, returned to adolescence for “The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky.” Imbued with elements of Galarza’s identity and life story, the young adult title marks the author’s evolution in life and writing.

Jan 24, 2024 | vabook.org | Henry Hoke |SJ Sindu |Addie Tsai

Event March 24, 2024 11:30AM – 1PM Along with other farmers, Brooks Lamb—author, farmer, and advocate—discusses farmland loss from suburban sprawl, rampant agricultural consolidation, and racial injustice among farmers of color in his new book Love for the Land. Event March 22, 2024 4PM – 5PM The Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia is hosting their annual meeting during the Festival.

Oct 22, 2023 | largeheartedboy.com | SJ Sindu

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Jesmyn Ward, Lauren Groff, Bret Easton Ellis, Celeste Ng, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Roxane Gay, and many others. SJ Sindu’sThe Goth House Experiment solidifies her place as one of our most talented storytellers with this smart and timely collection.

Oct 9, 2023 | electricliterature.com | Wynter K. Miller |SJ Sindu

I’ve been a fan of SJ Sindu’s writing for a long time and have witnessed the unique settings and characters in her novels A Marriage of a Thousand Lies and Blue-Skinned Gods. Now I’m thrilled that she’s brought her wit, beautiful use of language, and sharp eye for social dynamics to the short story form in her new collection, The Goth House Experiment and Other Stories.