Rochelle Potkar

Rochelle Potkar is an esteemed author and poet whose literary prowess has left an indelible mark on readers worldwide. Renowned for her evocative works, including the deeply moving “Four Degrees of Separation” and the hauntingly beautiful “Paper Asylum,” which earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize in 2020, Rochelle continues to enchant audiences with her latest poetry collection, “Coins in Rivers,” published by Hachette India. Her journey as a wordsmith has been enriched by her experiences at the Iowa International Writing Program and as a recipient of the Charles Wallace Writer’s fellowship at the University of Stirling, where she delved deeper into the art of storytelling. Beyond her own creations, Rochelle extends her expertise as a mentor, guiding aspiring writers through the intricacies of creativity at the Himalayan Writing Retreat. With her upcoming teaching engagement at IWP’s summer program, “Between The Lines,” Rochelle Potkar continues to inspire and uplift the literary landscape with her boundless imagination and unwavering dedication to the craft.