Haven't managed to write anything since Booker win: Banu Mushtaq

JAIPUR: (Jan 16) Writer Banu Mushtaq credits the International Booker Prize for changing her life, yet she says the nonstop book festivals, interviews, and travel have kept her from writing since last year's win.

Speaking at the 19th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) on Thursday, Mushtaq admitted that the busy schedule has taken a toll on her writing.

"I haven’t had time to write anything since winning the award. I spend most of my time either on flights or at airport lounges. I haven’t even managed to write poems,” she added, highlighting how the demands of her newfound fame have left little room for her craft.