The quick and dirty: I’m a writer who happens to do a little lawyering to pay the bills.
The slightly longer, more detailed version: I’m a Southern girl with Northern sensibilities and a slight twang, who still uses the word y’all, but never fixin’.
The kind of braggy version: I’m a Barnard woman, a published author, an ex-smoker, a single mom, an attorney, and a 2017 resident of the Rhode Island Writers Colony.
10 Random Facts about Me:
1. My favorite word is obstreperous
2. My parents are from India, south India to be exact – Calicut and Trivandrum – but Indians never think I’m Indian. I mean never. I don’t think I’ve met an Indian who knew I was Indian until they heard my name. And then they asked me why I’m named Madhuri!
3. I have a thing for Rihanna. It’s irrational and unrestrained and honestly, I lose all sane judgment when it comes to her. She is everything. I love her. Madly.
4. Growing up, I had a dog named Porky, a guinea pig named Fran, a hamster named Omar, a rabbit named Kukumundo and a horse named Mrs. Murphy; post-college, I had a pit bull named Bonita (after Applebaum, of course) and a rottweiler named Suge (not after Knight, thank you very much); I used to have a fish named Carmelo Anthony and now, I have a dog named Django. As in unchained. As in the D is silent. And trust when I say, sweetheart is afraid of his own shadow.
5. In my humble opinion, it’s always better at the beach 
6. My home town of Snellville, Georgia is that wondrous place where “everybody is somebody.”
7. I have The Kid and The Step Daughter and they. are. awesome. Absolutely fierce. The coolest kids ever and I’m incredibly lucky to call them mine.
8. My Fenty number is 330.
9. I have 6 piercings, and 18 tattoos and counting…
10. Lisa Bonet made me love my brown skin…but not my big nose. That took some time, but these days we’re pretty cool with each other.
One day I plan to grow up. Right now, I’m enjoying the adventure.
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Madhuri, being on LinkedIn I almost expect your literary bombings daily.I love the nature of your approaches. I too love NYC with extreme prejudice!!! You, H & Dash have just recreated the Hallmark Card for the Family section.
I am nomination you for the ‘Very Inspiring Blogger Award.’ I know not everyone is about awards but this one is an exception even if you don’t like the process. It shows that you are inspiring others and I want you to know you inspire me. It’s not for everyone, however, and it should not create pressure or frustration. You can find information at http://bookishswint.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Oh my goodness, Steph. This is such a lovely treat – I am speechless. Truly. And so honored that you even take my blogging seriously enough to find it “inspiring”. I am truly humbled. And just so shocked and honored. Thank you so much. Wow. Just wow.
You are a writer…and you do have a voice and something to say:)
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I do love Twitter because that’s how I found you. I love your website, your blog and your voice and your hot husband. LOL This was one of the most engaging “About Me” posts I have read. I think I will change up mine right now. Happy writing!
Wow, thanks Maryann! I am so glad you like it and my voice…and my hot husband. 😉
Love your blog and love Matt too. 🙂 Wow! What was it like to study at The Sorbonne anyway? I have always wondered.
Thanks, Kerry. Love your blog, too. I spent the summer after my freshman year of college at The Sorbonne and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I took three classes while I was there, two were basic language immersion courses and an art history course. I would highly recommend it to anyone – the entire experience was life-changing, as is often the case when students study abroad (my stepdaughter spent a semester in Ghana and it had an immense effect upon her). But beyond The Sorbonne was the fantastic experience that is Paris itself. One of my favorite memories was becoming friends with the two elderly gents in the cafe I visited every morning before class for two shots of espresso and a quick smoke. I knew I had succeeded in my “immersion” when they started inviting me to have my espresso with them every morning at their end of the bar.
Thanks again for stopping by – don’t be a stranger.
A bientot!
Thanks. I would love to go to France someday. Thank you for describing that to me.
…love #10.
It’s so true. Lisa changed my entire life. She played a tremendous role in helping me get through my teenage years. Plus, she’s freaking hot.
Especially for #5, 6, and 7.
Cool to meet you.
Back at ya, Evelyn. Thanks for stopping by. New Orleans is brilliant, my hometown is…my hometown, and The Sorbonne was life-changing. Cheers!
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It’s impossible to dance like a fool. Dancing is always wise! 😉
Ahhhh, point well taken, JF. And nothing truer – dancing is ALWAYS wise and I highly recommend it. (In fact, I just did a post called “Dance It Out”!)
I apologize if this isn’t the appropriate place to post this, but I just nominated you for a Liebster award. It’s completely up to you if you want to participate. I nominated you here:
http://inertialconfinement.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/liebster-award/
Have a splendid day!
IC
Wow! and thanks. I can’t believe it…totally blushing. Especially since I’ve been quite horrible with the posting as of late while I’m trying to finish book III in the Sanctum Trilogy. So I’m feeling quite humbled by your nomination, IC, and will totally participate. Thanks so much. You made my day.
Cheers!
Peace Madhuri, new to your blog and really liking it so far. So just saying “hi” 🙂
Hey Candace, thanks for stopping by and saying “hi” – I am always appreciative of drive-by love pats and this totally feels like one. Rock on, babe.
Your bio is awesome.
Truly.
Both you and The Husband are lawyers? Oh my. Those arguments have got to be interesting.
thanks babe…blushing a little. And yeah, The Husband and me, just our general, everyday interactions are rather hilarious. Non-lawyer friends are always like why are you two constantly fighting and we’re all like “what?”, “huh?”, “who’s fighting?” – but we’re friends with two other couples who are also lawyers and their interactions are JUST like ours. It’s pretty hilarious…and a little frightening.
Not fighting. Discussing or debating. ;’)
with loud voices and strong opinions. 🙂
Hmm! we have Trivandrum in common too!
crazy sometimes how small the world can become…
Saw your post via Jena. Took a dive into your site and see you live nearby. We’re in Nutley, my kids’ dad lives in West Orange. Welcome to New Jersey. How long have you been here? I’ve lived here since I was 10 and I’m still not used to it. 😉 Maybe our paths will cross somewhere someday. Love the two pieces you wrote for Jena’s free writes.
Before reading this, you were my favorite author, now you’ve upgraded to my favorite person. 😂
Just wanted to stop by and say hello to the author of the magnificent Sanctum Trilogy
Hey babe! Thanks for stopping by. Don’t be a stranger. 💋💋
Whoa…what! Oh my goodness, I love it. I don’t think I’ve ever been anyone’s “favorite” anything, so thank you. I am totally blushing. 💋💋
I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. Congratulations and thanks for blogging!
http://browngirlreading.com/2015/08/01/the-blogger-recognition-award/
Great ‘ random facts’ ! #2. I totally get it. Preach. #5. Gosh…am also pretty besotted with Rhianna or ‘Riri’ as I like to call her. And naming a pitbull Bonita ( as in Applebaum) is right up my street! Respect. Cheers