1–What is the title of your latest release? THE DESIGN OF US 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? One impulsive lie leads to a weeklong adventure of fake dating for two bickering coworkers in this swoony destination wedding rom-com by Sajni Patel, author of The Trouble with Hating You. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My book is set in locations where I’ve lived and am currently living: the Seattle/Tacoma area and Hawai’i! I’m really excited to bring readers to some of my favorite spots..mixed with a bit of imagination, of course. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would absolutely hang out with Bhanu! In some regards, we’re so alike—introverted, lover of sweatpants, weakened by cake—but she can be so bubbly and fun. Willing to go out but comfortable in silence, yet she’s a barrel of laughs with close friends and family. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Introverted, witty, thoughtful 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a bit more about current trends in UX (user experience), which is my MC’s primary role. I’d studied UX several years ago. While researching…

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Sajni Patel!   Writes: I’m an award-winning author best known for my romcoms and contemporary young adult novels. Isha, Unscripted is a comedic women’s fiction with romcom elements perfect for fans of Bad Moms and Dial A for Aunties. Unwilling to yield to familial expectations, an aspiring screenwriter attempts to pursue her dreams during an unforgettable night of chaos. Isha Patel isn’t quite living the life her parents wanted, but when her cousin convinces her to pitch her script to a local celebrity—who happens to be her former professor—she finds herself caught in an unexpected adventure across Austin. Full of hijinks and heart.   About: I was raised in the heart of Texas on the best Tex-Mex, Mexican, southern, and Indian food around. I write stories inspired by personal experiences with a splash of humor. Featured in Austin Women’s Magazine, Teen Vogue, and many others, I aim for world domination with my two ferocious Yorkie minions at my side. I currently live a few…