Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
“In Ask Me How It Works, Paul writes with real joy and reflection about her exploration, as a married mother, of her body and sexuality, and how she found a way to live that feels authentic. It’s really rare to see this type of story, especially from the perspective of a South-Asian woman.” Roma Agrawal, 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction judge
In the tender and open ‘Ask Me How it Works', Deepa Paul uses the responses to the questions asked about her open marriage, to explore body, sexuality and desire.
To learn more, we spoke to Deepa about her writing process, inspirations and what it means to be longlisted. Read here: womensprize.com/in-conversation-with-deepa-paul
“In Ask Me How It Works, Paul writes with real joy and reflection about her exploration, as a married mother, of her body and sexuality, and how she found a way to live that feels authentic. It’s really rare to see this type of story, especially from the perspective of a South-Asian woman.” Roma Agrawal, 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction judge
In the tender and open ‘Ask Me How it Works', Deepa Paul uses the responses to the questions asked about her open marriage, to explore body, sexuality and desire.
To learn more, we spoke to Deepa about her writing process, inspirations and what it means to be longlisted. Read here: womensprize.com/in-conversation-with-deepa-paul
