Sowmya is a 27 year old writer, poet, and stylist from Mancherial, India, with a deep love for literature and the power of words. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, blending her academic background with a strong creative voice.She began writing poetry at the age of 19 discovering early on that writing could become a quiet companion through every phase of life. For her, words are not just a form of expression but a way of understanding emotions, people, and the world around her.An avid reader, Sowmya draws inspiration from literature, poetry, and the many stories that shape human experience. Her writing often explores emotions, relationships, faith, and the inner landscapes people carry within themselves. Themes of love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery are deeply woven into her work.Alongside her literary pursuits, Sowmya works in fashion and styling, exploring creativity through personal style and visual storytelling. Her work and creative journey can be followed on Instagram through her pages @sthithapraghya and @stylingbysowmyamodhumpuram.When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys playing the guitar, finding in music another gentle way to connect with emotion and creativity. Through her work and words, Sowmya continues to celebrate expression in all its forms, creating pieces that resonate deeply and linger softly.

Makaranda Manoj MResident of Tumkur, KarnatakaAuthor and publisher of Manogna Haikugalu' (Four books on Haiku)Samanyanobbana siniyana (cinema centric) and "Ondantu Kategalu Ekaankagalu, Geetharoopakagalu (based on Mahabharata and Ramayana characters and sub-stories.) Micro'Scope' - First collection of stories

ಮನೋಜಕುಮಾರ ಅಣ್ಣಿಗೆರಿ ಅವರು ವೃತ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ತರ ಹುದ್ದೆಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರೂ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ನಂಟು ಉಳಿಸಿಕೊಂಡವರು. ಹೊರನಾಡಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ನೆಲಸಿದ್ದರೂ ಕನ್ನಡತನ ಹರಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ತರ ಪಾತ್ರಗೈದವರು. ಕಳೆದ ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ "ಕಂಪು" ಮಾಸಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಪುಣೆಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಡಿಸಿ, ಉಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಒದಗಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟವರು. ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಥಮ ಧ್ವನಿಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಹೊರತಂದ ಹೆಗ್ಗಳಿಕೆಯೂ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಸಂದುತ್ತದೆ. ಸದ್ಯ ಪುಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸವಾದ ಮನೋಜಕುಮಾರ ಅಣ್ಣಿಗೇರಿ ಅವರು, ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಸಂಗೀತದ ಮೂಲಕ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಸೇವೆಗೈಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

I’m Shama — a Human Resources professional by day, a daughter. Wife. Mother. Survivor. Based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, I write what lives inside me — the messy thoughts, the heavy silences, the tears no one saw. This book is written on my personal life experience. Every line? Lived. Felt. Survived. I wrote to breathe. To make sense of heartbreak, loneliness, grieving, healing, and the slow return to myself. These poems were born between meetings, during midnight cries, in empty rooms, in the kitchen etc — raw, unfiltered, unplanned. If you’ve ever felt too much, loved too hard, apologized for existing, or smiled while breaking inside — this is for you. You don’t have to be “fixed” to belong here. You just have to be real. I wrote this so you know — you’re not alone. Not broken. Not too much. You’re allowed to rest. To rage. To heal slow. To choose yourself — again and again. If these words hold you even for a second… that’s all I ever hoped for .

Ritika Rana is a high school Science student by day and writer by night. She was born on February 14th, 2010 in Uttar Pradesh, India. She’s a fanatic reader and writer. Her passion for poetry and writing led her to compile some of her poetries related to feminism and womanhood in the form of a book. She has a great love for God, her parents and her country. She aspires to become an Indian military officer. When she is not writing, her favourite hobbies include reading mythology, history and staring at the ceiling. She has several achievements in debating and academics. This is her debut book.

Krushangi Shah is a writer who believes some truths arrive only when they are left unedited. Her work explores love, loss, healing, and the quiet weight people carry beneath everyday life.Professionally rooted in people and culture work, she has spent years observing human behavior and emotional nuance—how unspoken feelings shape us more than spoken ones.The Quiet Weight is her debut book, written in a season of introspection, solitude, and becoming.

Afiya Khatoon is a young poet from Hyderabad, India, currently pursuing her first year of college as an M.P.C student. She discovered her passion for writing in 2023, channeling her emotions into verse that explores mythical themes, emotionally brutal truths, and the haunting echoes of love. The silent howl marks her debut into the literary world — a raw and evocative collection that gives voice to the unspoken struggles of girlhood, broken dreams, and the shadows that linger in young hearts. Afiya writes in English, crafting poetry that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Known for her cinematic metaphors and emotionally intense style, Wolfia crafts poems that make readers pause, reflect, and feel seen. Her writing is both savage and soft, designed to leave a mark and remind others they’re not alone. Driven by a love for storytelling and self-expression, she continues to explore the darker corners of emotions through her writing, hoping to connect with readers who find beauty in pain and poetry in silence.

Born amidst the misty hills of Shillong, Meghalaya, in the 1990s, Brinda carries the quiet poetry of the Northeast with her wherever she goes. Thirteen years ago, she moved to Bangalore for education, a decision that gradually shaped not only her professional life but also her sense of self. What began as a temporary chapter turned into a lasting home, one that offered space to grow, question, create and become.By profession, Brinda is a communications professional, a role that allows her to work at the intersection of language, strategy and human connection. Storytelling, in its many forms, has always been central to her work whether crafting narratives, shaping messages or translating complex ideas into something that feels honest and accessible. Her professional journey has sharpened her sensitivity to words, tone and meaning, while reinforcing her belief that communication, at its core, is an act of empathy.Beyond her career, Brinda is a deeply curious and creative soul. She is drawn instinctively to painting, writing and reading often all at once. Books are both refuge and inspiration for her, offering companionship, challenge and endless perspectives. Writing, especially poetry, becomes a place where thoughts loosen their grip and feelings are allowed to exist without explanation or resolution.Her life is firmly rooted in love, particularly the steady presence of her parents, whose support and belief have shaped her sense of grounding and gratitude. Her days are energised by strong coffee and joyfully ruled by her cat, Smollu, whose quiet authority and unexpected affection add warmth and humour to her everyday routines.Spiritually inclined but not bound by any single religion, Brinda is constantly seeking depth, meaning and small moments of magic. She believes spirituality can live in ordinary places: in morning light through a window, in shared silences, in words that arrive unexpectedly and refuse to leave. This openness to wonder informs both her life and her creative work.For Brinda, life is a gentle, ongoing dance between creativity and connection. She is interested in the spaces where emotions contradict themselves, where joy and sadness coexist, and where meaning is felt more than understood. Her writing reflects this pursuit: an attempt to honour the ordinary and the extraordinary with equal tenderness, and to make sense of the beautiful, bewildering chaos of being human.