Sangu Mandanna – Indian-British author of YA and fantasy novels, best known for The Lost Girl and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Her work mixes magic, warmth, and self-discovery. Raised in India and now living in the UK, she is praised for crafting cosy, enchanting tales reminiscent of Practical Magic.
🌱 Began storytelling as a child, inventing fairy tales of her own. 📚 Published her debut The Lost Girl in her early twenties. 🧙 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches became her breakout, defining her as a voice of cosy fantasy. 📖 A recurring theme is “found family” – bonds chosen, not inherited. 🌍 Lives in the UK with her husband and children. 🐈 A cat lover, she often shares feline glimpses online. ✍️ Writes across genres, from YA to children’s fiction. 🎤 Says she wants her books to feel like “a home for those who feel out of place.” 🧩 Draws inspiration from comics and TV shows for her witty dialogue. 📦 For years she went unnoticed, until word of mouth brought her wider recognition. 😄 Once joked that her true magic is “a coffee machine that never breaks in the morning.”