For those new here - I am a writer, these days working mostly in fiction.

Stay a minute, look around. You will find stories, book reviews, and essays on writing. There's a snapshot bio. And a longer memoir piece, on the stories page. I've included a page of links: to people and communities that I am connected to; to influences and inspirations; and to resources related to my affinities: writing & music, Bangladesh & the rest of South Asia, the tenacious, creative world of black folks, and digital technology for art and making change.

Do come back. And drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you.

• If you're a returning visitor, be sure to check out the weblog.
• When I started the weblog, I meant to post random jottings on life in this "cruel, crazy, beautiful world" (the title of a song from Johnny Clegg and Savuka). I started out posting short topical observations about hurricanes and refugees, from the point of view of someone who was once a refugee and whose homeland is routinely hammered by tropical cyclones. I continue to post water-related pieces.
• On both the main website and the weblog, I post items about writers, writing, and what I notice on my travels. I'm also translating some Bangla fiction into English. I'm marking recent items with a "new" tag in red.