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Friends of Nepal Book Review

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015Martin David Hughes

I was recently pleasantly surprised to learn that Jaya Nepal! had been reviewed by Friends of Nepal (FoN). FoN is an organization founded by Nepal returned Peace Corps volunteers to help connect all friends of Nepal with various meaningful projects and causes happening in the country. Click through to read insights from FoN member Kate Tran, who offers a thoughtful review of Jaya Nepal!.

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Jaggery Lit Book Review

March 24, 2015April 15, 2015Martin David Hughes

Novelist Shobhan Bantwal recently reviewed Jaya Nepal! for the wonderful Jaggery Lit website. Jaggery is a traditional cane sugar consumed in South Asia, and it plays an important role in South Asian society. The Jaggery Lit website is devoted to creating an online literary journal that offers the best writing by or about South Asians and their diaspora. Click the button below to read more about the Jaggery Lit Jaya Nepal! book review.

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Kitaab Book Review

February 3, 2015September 13, 2023Martin David Hughes

I’m proud to announce that Jaya Nepal! was recently reviewed on Kitaab, one of the preeminent websites focusing on South Asian literature. Kitaab (which means “book” in Nepali) is a curated website and online literary journal that highlights “the most important stories on Asian writers and writing.” Click the button below to read more about the Kitaab Jaya Nepal! book review.

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Travelling Book Junkie Book Review

November 17, 2014April 15, 2015Martin David Hughes

A big thank you to Tam at Travelling Book Junkie for publishing a very thoughtful review of Jaya Nepal! In her review, Tam recaps some of the major events that occur in the novel and shares her thoughts on why Jaya Nepal! is a great read for travel junkies or those interested in a “fantastic, realistic story.” Click the button below to read more about Tam’s review of Jaya Nepal!

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Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review

October 29, 2014November 25, 2022Martin David Hughes

Many thanks to Gina at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers for her recent review of Jaya Nepal! Here is what Gina has to say about the novel: Today, we’re exploring a title that’s going to take you to the ends of the earth, shatter your preconceived notions on several world tilting topics and eventually get you back in touch with solid ground, safe and sound. Click the button below to read more about Gina’s review.

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Travelling Book Junkie Interview

September 24, 2014April 14, 2015Martin David Hughes

I was recently interviewed by Tamason Gamble at Travelling Book Junkie (TBJ) and featured as the TBJ Author of the Week. The interview with Tamason focuses on Jaya Nepal! and my journey as a writer, including when and why I began writing fiction, what I enjoy most about being a writer, and what advice I’d give to other aspiring writers. Click the button below to read more about this interview.