Simi K. Rao was born in India and has been living in the United States for several years. The inspiration for her stories come from what she has seen transpire among and within the immigrant community. Some of the experiences included are her own; some have been garnered from friends and casual conversations with acquaintances.

Her works include Inconvenient Relations and its sequel Now and Forever, The Accidental Wife and Milan(A Wedding Story). She is currently writing her next novel.

She also writes poetry, is an avid photographer, loves to travel, and is a practicing physician. She currently lives in Denver with her family. You can follow her on Twitter and on Facebook.