Sakuntala Gananathan’s interests include writing short stories and reading. Her story titled “Mend a Bend” was placed 3rd under Category C at the Monash Word Fest Short Story Competition held in 2013. Her historical novel “White Flowers of Yesterday” was awarded Editor’s Choice by her publishers, iUniverse. An excerpt of their appraisal: “The author has done a fantastic job of weaving setting, characterization, historical information, dialogue, and plot together to create a complete, unique and compelling story.” An excerpt from Kirkus Review of the novel: “…a surfeit of grace and wit.” A retired chartered accountant, Sakuntala lives with her husband, their daughters and grandchildren in Melbourne.
