About Devi S. Laskar
Devi S. Laskar is an award-winning writer and poet, as well as a visual artist, photographer, songwriter, and former newspaper reporter.
Her debut novel The Atlas of Reds and Blues explored the intersection of social racism, misogyny, and police violence, and won multiple awards including the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. The Washington Post named it one of the 50 Best Books of 2019.
Her second novel, Circa, a story of friendship and immigration, was a GOOP Book Club pick. Her third novel, Midnight, at the War, about truth and the news before and after 9/11, will be published by Mariner Books in April 2026.
Laskar has published two poetry chapbooks, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, and her full-length poetry collection Self-Portraits Ex Machina will be released by Finishing Line Press in November 2025.
She holds degrees from Columbia University, the University of Illinois, and the University of North Carolina. A former journalist, she covered crime, government, and general news for newspapers across several states including NC, IL, HI, GA and FL. Her essays have appeared in Electric Literature, Evergreen Review, and USA Today. She is an alumna of both TheOpEdProject and VONA/Voices and is completing a spoken-word album.
Editorial Consulting
In addition to her own writing, Devi offers personalized editorial consulting for authors seeking
guidance on manuscripts, structure, and storytelling. She works with writers of fiction, memoir, and
poetry, offering practical feedback and clear direction to help each project reach its full potential.
Devi’s approach combines professional insight with genuine encouragement — helping writers see
both the big picture of their work and the finer details of language, rhythm, and flow.
For poetry manuscripts, please email for details.
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Writers interested in editorial consulting can reach Devi directly at dlaskar@mac.com for scheduling
and availability.
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Testimonials
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“Working with Devi Laskar changed my relationship to editing and thinking about an entire prose
project as a whole living ecosystem... Devi Laskar’s keen reading and editorial skills transformed the
pieces of my manuscript. It became a realized memoir that won an international literary prize.”
— Rajiv Mohabir, author of The Cowherd’s Son and The Taxidermist’s Cut
“She moves deftly from offering big-picture critiques about theme and structure to incisive and
brilliant line-level comments... Her optimism and support mature the writing itself.”
— Sejal Patel, attorney, writer, and contributing editor to Carve Magazine
“Devi Laskar is an excellent editor. She has an incredible ear for language and a great
understanding of character and story... She’s also a joy to work with!”
— Julie Rappaport, author of 365 Yoga
“Devi S. Laskar is a warm, insightful reader and encouraging coach... She’ll take your book on its
own terms and help you make it the strongest version of your vision.”
— Elizabeth Stark,
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Press Kit
Short Bio
Devi S. Laskar is an award-winning writer and poet, and a visual artist, photographer, songwriter, and former newspaper reporter. Her debut novel, The Atlas of Reds and Blues, focused on the intersection of social racism, misogyny and police violence, and won several awards including the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. The novel was named by The Washington Post as one of 50 best books of 2019. Her second novel, Circa, a story about friendship and immigration, was selected as a GOOP Book Club pick.
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