Looking at life through the lens of satire

Write Angle is an anthology which promises to leave the readers with thoughts that probe and questions that linger. Covering a gamut of topics, the collection, while raking up several socio-political issues, deviates at times to take on a satirist stand on the absurdities, follies, and vices of daily life.

A Sanjana Publications venture; this book by Pachu Menon, along with the earlier two released in 2024, are part of the literature published by the Sanguem-based publishing house, which has featured prominent Konkani, Marathi and English writers from the state in their publication list. This is Menon’s fifth book. Two more are due for release later this month.

Of the strong opinion that a writer is a rebel who challenges power, highlights injustice, and addresses societal issues, particularly those faced by marginalised communities, his has been an endeavor to bring about awareness amongst the masses.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a columnist, Pachu Menon has strived to look beyond the daily news to feel what the youth, the workers, and the common people are experiencing. His writings have been about their struggles and hopes.

Write Angle covers all these and more!

Pachu Menon has also authored a travelogue (Bon Voyage) and a collection of short-stories (A Baker’s Dozen). His short story collection is being translated into Konkani, Marathi and Malayalam.

Write Angle will be released during the annual literary festival, Sahityolsavam 2026, which will be held on 1 February 2026 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.

Pravasi Malayali Sahitya Koottayama, a prominent literary and cultural organisation in Goa is organising the event. Renowned Malayalam literary critic and lecturer, Dr MA Siddique will be the chief guest at the event, which is a dawn-to-dusk affair.

Former State Election Commissioner of Goa, educationist, columnist, and political and legal commentator, Prabhakar Timble will be the guest of honour.

Various seminars and other art events will be held as part of the literary festival.

On this occasion, books by Lakshmanan Kasturi and Sudha Jitendran, leading Malayalam writers from Goa, will also be released.