Rahul Nandigam was born in Khammam, India. He began writing in childhood and has contributed to school and college magazines. He has lived in Hyderabad since childhood and is publishing his first novel, Red Soil, Burning Hearts. Successful as a dental doctor, he achieved many milestones in his career. As a contribution, he developed a surgical procedure for providing better oral health to his patients. He is dedicating his time to writing a book on dentistry as a way to give back to his profession. Rahul Nandigam is a true creative at heart, with a passion for writing and food. As a food enthusiast, he, along with his elder brother, has launched healthy food snacks under the brands ‘Yumscoop’ and ‘Relish’. His artistic endeavours serve as a means of self-expression, allowing him to explore the world through different media. Rahul Nandigam's work tries to capture the beauty of everyday life, showcasing the exceptional in the ordinary. ‘Red Soil, Burning Hearts’ is truly inspired by the fact that, as a growing child in his family, he heard about the struggles, social justice, and system in society. He tried to capture this most sensitively in this story so that this generation and the coming generations can know what has happened in history, which can lead to some motivation. He feels truly, greatly thankful for his parents, his elder brother, and paternal uncle, who have inspired him, supported him and encouraged him in this new phase of his life as a writer, bringing his first book into publication and realising his dream.

Anjana A. P ( Anjana Parvathi) is an MBA student and emerging writer with a strong passion for storytelling. Despite having limited formal training in literature, she actively explores narrative-driven art through screenplay writing and short-film direction. She is the author of The Chronicles of Antaripa – Part One, a work that reflects her interest in emotionally layered and immersive storytelling. Through her writing, she seeks to connect deeply with readers and invite them into complex, thought-provoking worlds.

Advaya and Ambara Kashikar are 13-year-old twin brothers from Ahmedabad. They study at Mahatma Gandhi International School and love writing, drawing, reading, and exploring anything that sparks their creativity. Most of their ideas grow through collaborative teamwork: imagining, talking, and building stories together. Their journey as writers began when they started observing and gently feeding the street dogs in the Pragatinagar neighbourhood where they live. What began as curiosity soon turned into daily storytelling. The dogs’ little adventures slowly became big “What if…?” conversations, and those conversations eventually grew into the Dog Street Series. They know almost every street dog by name and often imagine what the animals are secretly thinking, planning, and feeling. When they’re not writing, Advaya and Ambara enjoy making art, sharing ideas, reading fantasy, and dreaming up new characters. They are grateful to the dogs, cats, monkeys, and birds who quietly inspired this book. The brothers hope their stories encourage kids and grown-ups to look more closely at the world around them, be kind to animals, and notice the tiny adventures happening in everyday life.

Mr. Swapnil Haribhau Kudke is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication at Anuradha College of Engineering and Technology in Chikhli (MH). He is a lifetime member of the Indian society for technical Education (ISTE). He has a total of 13 years of experience in the teaching field, covering both diploma and undergraduate engineering levels. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Principal at Anuradha Polytechnic in Chikhli (MH). Mr. Swapnil H. Kudke holds a Master of Engineering degree in Digital Electronics from Sant Gadge Baba University, Amravati. He has also made noteworthy contributions to academic research, having published papers in national and international journals, along with presenting additional papers at various conferences. Mr. Krushna Shalikram Telangre is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer science and Engineering at Anuradha College of Engineering and Technology in Chikhli (MH). He has a total of 12 years of experience in the teaching field, covering both diploma and undergraduate engineering levels. Prior to his current position, he works as a Head of Department at Anuradha Polytechnic in Chikhli (MH). He has also made contributions research, having published papers in national and various conferences. He is committed to continuous learning and academic excellence.Ms..Priyanka Pramod Mahalle is an Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology at College of Engineering and Technology, Akola-444104, India. She holds a M.Tech. Degree in Electronics Engineering & B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from S.B. Jain College, Nagpur. Pursuing Ph.D. in IOT intrusion with the help of Deep Learning. She has published more than 03 research papers published in international journal and Published 02 books on Microwave Theory and Techniques and she has a total 07 years of teaching experience & she is committed to continuous learning & academic excellence.Mr. Anup Madhukarrao Madghe is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at H.V.P.M.’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati. He has 15 years of rich teaching experience at the undergraduate engineering level. Mr. Madghe is presently pursuing his Ph.D. and holds a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Digital Electronics from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati.He is a Lifetime Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). His academic interests include teaching, research, curriculum development, and innovation in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.Mr. Madghe has made noteworthy contributions to academic research, with several publications in national and international journals, and has presented research papers at various national and international conferences. He has also authored and published several textbooks. syllabus of SGBAU Amravati, contributing significantly to student-oriented academic resources.

Hi, I’m Sam, Samyuktha! I’m just an ordinary 11-year-old girl in USA with a huge love for animals…. especially DOGS!!! This story is really special to me because the girl in this story (Lily) strongly relates to me. I have wanted a dog for 9 years now (but it really feels like forever!), and I’m still holding on to that hope. I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I loved writing it!

Angel Banikya is a 12-year-old girl with many goals to score. She is a middle school student who loves creating stories filled with imagination and heart. When she is not writing, she enjoys sketching, reading fantasy novels, and playing with her friends. Her favourite subjects in school are English and Science, and she dreams of publishing many books on fiction and non-fiction. This is her second published piece, and she hopes it inspires other young writers to share their voices with the world. Though she might be a bit stubborn at times, she is always determined to get things done.

Keerthi Ananya Kanchi is a thirteen-year-old author based in Bengaluru. She loves books. She has read books written by Sudha Murthy, Jeff Kinney, Rosie Banks, Roald Dahl, Helen Perelman, J.K. Rowling, Helena Duggan, Liz Pichon, Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking, Kelly Barnhill and many other authors. She got inspired by these wonderful writers and their pieces of literature. Keerthi aims to be a good writer, scientist and Bharatanatyam dancer. She also enjoys bringing her stories to life with lively illustrations. 'Brave Hearts in the Deep Green' is her second book.