Preethi Nair

Preethi Nair (born 1971) is a British author of South Indian heritage. Born in Kerala, India, she came to the United Kingdom as a child. She worked as a management consultant, but gave up her job to become a writer.

Preethi's first novel, "Gypsy Masala", was rejected by several publishers. She then set up her own publishing company and PR agency, Nine Fish, in Northampton, to publish and promote the book.

She created an alter ego, Pru Menon, in order to publicize the book. Ms Nair went on to sign a three-book deal with Harper Collins. She won the Asian Woman of Achievement award. Ironically, Pru was shortlisted as Publicist of the Year for the PPC Awards.

Preethi's other books include "100 Shades of White", which has been bought by the BBC for a television adaptation; and "The Colour of Love".

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* [http://www.3ammagazine.com/magazine/issue_5/articles/interview_preethi_nair.html 3:AM interview]