Upcoming memoir:
Marked by Scars, Forged by Time
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Karthi Mathavan is a storyteller and memoirist shaped by the dual realities of a civil war in Sri Lanka and the expectations of a strict South Asian upbringing. These early experiences formed the foundation of her understanding of resilience, identity, and the quiet strength people carry without even realising it.
What began as a small writing project in 2017 evolved into a memoir — part story, part guide — offering lessons for anyone navigating difficult seasons or searching for their place in the world.
Karthi writes the way she lives: honestly, reflectively, and with a deep intention to help others recognise the wisdom hidden inside their own experiences. Her work explores the intersections of culture, trauma, healing, and self‑belief, and how we become ‘LifeProof’ — not by avoiding hardship, but by learning from it.
She is passionate about supporting young people and anyone feeling overwhelmed to understand that impossible days do not define them; what matters is how they rise, not how they fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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My memoir is titled Marked by Scars, Forged by Time. It’s a story of resilience, identity, and the moments that shaped my life.
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The official launch will be hosted by Book Cow, Canberra’s beloved independent bookstore.
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22 June 2026 - 6pm at Book Cow, 47 Jardine St, Kingston ACT 2604
If you’d like to be notified the moment ticketing opens, join my mailing list below.
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Book Cow will manage all official ticketing.
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Yes — my website collects interest and keeps you updated.
Book Cow’s ticketing requirement is for the event.
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You’re all set for the event.
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We’re finalising the launch details with Book Cow.
There may be an option to purchase a copy of the book, or you can buy it on the night.
Once Book Cow opens official ticketing, all options will be clearly listed.
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My paintings may appear in the background of my videos, but the art release will happen separately on my website after the book launch.
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Yes — Book Cow will have copies available for purchase on the night, and I’ll be signing them.
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