Debuts & Drafts

Join us for a one-of-a-kind literary evening celebrating bold new voices in fiction. Meet four brilliant debut authors making waves with their fresh perspectives and unforgettable stories. Enjoy live readings, candid conversations, and the chance to ask everything you’ve ever wanted to know about books, writing, and publishing — all over coffee and great company.

  • Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew – The Remnants of Rebellion
  • Uttama Kirit Patel – Shape of an Apostrophe
  • Bhavika Govil – Hot Water
  • Arunima Tenzin Tara – The Ex Daughters of Tolstoy House 

Introduced by and in conversation with Mandira Nayar, Senior Journalist and Co-founder Agla Varka

📅 Tuesday, 25 November 2025
🕐 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Museo Camera, Gurgaon

Use this link to sign up for this event: https://bit.ly/debutsanddrafts

Explore and pre-order books for this event

Debuts & Drafts, an exclusive event by Windword Consulting, is celebrating select debut authors whose words are making waves. As bookstore partners of their Gurgaon session, Chapters is offering an exclusive discount on pre-ordering the books of these authors. Explore this collection and place your order for home delivery before or at the event.