Good Reads Q&A: A Tale of Two Friends, Told Across Cultures and DecadesBuobe IA context · why it matters Reena Shah took years between her first and second novels — Writing can be a long and challenging process with many detours. She developed a short story into a novel at Michener Center for Writers — This shows the importance of revisiting ideas over time. The book explores themes of female friendship across cultures and decades, potentially resonating with diverse readers. Published byalcalde.texasexes.orgon •1 min readReena Shah wrote, then scrapped, her first novel when she was 23 years old. Twenty years later, she wrote her second.GoodReadsTaleFriendsToldLearn moreShareLegalReport