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Ragini Werner | |
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| Born | Jakarta |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Genre | Lesbian literature |
| Website | |
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Ragini Werner is a writer of sapphic literature. Werner debuted in 2015 with the novel Revealing Philippa, which was followed by Becoming Janice in 2024.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Werner has a background in journalism, having worked for Elsevier, a publishing company. She currently serves as an independent English-language editor for Dutch academics. Her short stories have appeared in literary magazines in the United States, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Belgium.[4][2]
Literary works
[edit]Werner's debut novel, Revealing Philippa, is a self-published work that explores themes of lesbian love and friendship set in the theatrical landscape of New Zealand.[4]
Her second novel, Becoming Janice, follows the titular character Janice, who moves to London after losing her first lover, Ariel.[5][6]
Personal Life
[edit]Ragini Werner lives in the far north of the Netherlands. Werner has been openly queer since her youth and is an advocate of queer literature.[2]
Bibliography
[edit]- 2015: Revealing Philippa (NEEDSer Publishing, 9789090292762)
- 2024: Becoming Janice (Iguana Books, 9781771806909)
References
[edit]- ^ "Ragini Werner". Goodreads.
- ^ a b c Werner, Ragini (2024-06-10). "Ragini Werner Interview". Booktime584 (Interview). Interviewed by Lisa Day.
- ^ Werner, Ragini (July 1, 2024). "It doesn't matter what the sexuality of the character is, it's the person: Author Ragini Werner on new book". Northern Times (Interview). Interviewed by Marielle Spelde. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b "Ragini Werner". Amazon.
- ^ "Becoming Janice". Iguanabooks.
- ^ "IWCN volunteer set to launch new book in April". The Northern Times. 2024-06-24.