Preethi Nair

Preethi Nair'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, and went on to sign a three-book deal with HarperCollins. Provided by Wikipedia