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SJ Sindu is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). They hold a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University (2017), an MA in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2012), and a BA from the same institution (2009). Their work focuses on queer studies, postcolonialism, and South Asian diaspora literature. Sindu’s acclaimed novels, such as Marriage of a Thousand Lies and Blue-Skinned Gods, explore themes of identity, family, and cultural conflict, earning awards including the Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award and Stonewall Honor Book recognition. They teach graduate courses in creative writing at VCU and are affiliated with literary journals like Blackbird and British Virginia.
Education:
- PhD in Creative Writing, Florida State University, 2017
- MA in English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012
- BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009
Research Interests: Sindu’s work interrogates intersections of race, sexuality, and nationality, particularly through the lens of Sri Lankan-American experiences. Their fiction and essays dissect familial expectations, queer identity, and diasporic belonging.
Recognition:
- Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award (2017)
- Golden Crown Literary Society Award (2017)
- American Library Association Stonewall Honor Book (2017)
- Lambda Literary Award Finalist (2017)
Teaching & Affiliations: Sindu leads the Creative Writing program at VCU, mentoring students in fiction and hybrid genres. They contribute to national literary initiatives and have been featured in venues like Los Angeles Review of Books and Autostraddle.
