Archana Sarat

Archana Sarat is an accomplished author with a flair for storytelling that captivates both children and adults.

Her debut novel, Birds of Prey, a psychological crime thriller, received critical acclaim and was adapted into the web series, Irai, on Aha OTT (regional languages) in February 2022 and as Kodai Diaries on Ultra Play OTT (Hindi) in April 2025.

Her second book, Tales from the History of Mathematics, was awarded Best Book in the Children/ Young Adults category at the Valley of Words International Literature Festival 2019, Dehradun.

Archana’s recent novel, Sleeping Dogs, a mystery crime thriller, has been praised for its insightful exploration of human nature and patriarchy. Her articles, short stories, and poetry have been widely published in various newspapers, magazines, and anthologies.

In addition to her writing, Archana is the founder of Read Write Inspire, a platform dedicated to motivating writers to read deeper, write better, and create a strong author platform. She has conducted workshops on journaling and creative writing at prestigious events and institutions, including the National Library of Singapore, literature festivals in India, and schools and colleges across India. She is passionate about literature and is the founder of The Classics Book Club, a six-year-old free online community that reads and discusses a classic or award-winning novel every month. She also hosts the ‘Readers’ Roundtable’, a monthly reading event, at The White Crow bookstore at Jio World Drive, Mumbai.

Archana is a Chartered Accountant by profession and a partner at M/s P T Ponnaiah & Co, a chartered accountancy firm based in Chennai. Filmmaking is her hobby. Apart from a few short films and documentaries, she also enjoys creating cinematic and informative short videos for social media. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and two sons.

You can connect with her at www.archanasarat.com.