Namaste!

Welcome to the world of Shiva's Arms the debut novel by Cheryl Snell. Have a good browse around---there's plenty of info, excerpts,  photos, questions for readers, interviews, recipes for dishes mentioned in the book, and  more. Enjoy!








What they're saying about Shiva's Arms:

In this book one finds meanings behind meanings. (Mel Huber)

Reading this book is like watching a tapestry as its woven. (Sharon)

Ms. Snell is a remarkable story teller…I loved the book. I loved the way she writes. And I can imagine the research she had to go through to write accurately about an unknown culture..kudos to that ! (Sumana)

Snell’s powerful use of symbolism draws the reader into the character’s world reminiscent of the way Alice in Wonderland fell in the rabbit hole. (Booklover Book Reviews)

It is difficult for a writer to write lyrically and yet so compactly. I applaud Cheryl Snell for her ferocious talent. (Nanette Rayman Rivera)

...this is a very, smart novel that showcases the differences in traditions and culture.( Reespace)

This writing is a real masterpiece and I hope it reaches a large audience. (Jennifer Kumar)

The characters in this novel are all very real. They see their own mistakes and navigate troubled waters of their own making. They analyze their motives and forget to notice love. But there’s healing for Indian and American errors, and samsara sagara (the drowning sea of domesticity) proves to offer shelter on beautiful shores.(Sheila Deeth)

I'd highly recommend that you put this on your TBR list and pick it up.  It's different, and moving and a feast for the senses. (Marta's Meanderings)

Shiva's Arms didn't disappoint...I was bowled over by the book.  Cheryl Snell does a remarkable job of telling a story.  (Sara)

I thoroughly savored Shiva’s Arms.  I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it.  I learned many new things about Indian culture and such I feel that this book transcends mere fiction.  In fact, I feel that this novel could be included in any college course on multiculturalism. (Tetheredmommy.com) 

I am recommending this book, it was fantastic! (Freda Mans)

The characters are all strong and believable and the authors describes India in such a way that I  literally felt has if I had been there (Lucky Rosie's)

This book would be a great read for anyone. Period. Married…Single…Male….Female…Love your mother-in-law….Hate your mother-in-law….Everyone can enjoy this story. .(Lindsay Chung)

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