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Raj Tawney
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Journalist, Freelance
New York
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Biography
I'm Raj Tawney, a born-and-raised New Yorker, and a proud multiracial American (1/2 Indian, 1/4 Italian, 1/4 Puerto Rican descent). I've contributed nonfiction essays, journalism, and poetry to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Iowa Review, and over 80 publications around the world. I love writing stories from my unique, personal viewpoint. I explore everything that stokes my curiosity and interests, including identity, race, history, food, health, nature, entertainment, and current events shaping our culture. Simply put, I write with purpose and for the people. I didn’t attend a prestigious university nor was I provided with any pre-existing connections. I've just led with passion and persistence. Life has taught me how to excel, fail, evolve, and appreciate all of the cuts, scratches, and scars. But most importantly, I've learned how to get back up, no matter the circumstance. My writing reflects my own life experience and perspective. In 2023, I received a Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers Association of America for a story in The Village Voice. My debut memoir Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience (Empire State Editions/Fordham University Press) was released on October 3, 2023. My second book, a Middle Grade fiction novel, will be released in fall 2024 from Paw Prints Publishing/Baker & Taylor. Email me at rajtawney@gmail.com.
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Company Info
Freelance
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States