Sujata Mandal is a dedicated poet, sociologist, and entrepreneur who embraced the art of poetry from childhood. Her writing is inspired by deep life experiences and a spiritual outlook, which bring sensitivity and depth to her poems. She holds degrees including M.D. (A.M.), expertise in Clinical Hypnotherapy, M.A., MBA, and M.Phil. In addition to her literary pursuits, she serves as the Human Resources Director at Digient Technologies.Sujata' s journey has been devoted toward serving humanity. As the first Vice President of the Deaf Enabled Foundation, she worked to make children self-reliant and professionally capable. Her outstanding contributions were recognized when she received an Appreciation Award from the Governor of Tamil Nadu in 2019. She was also honoured among "Asia’s 1000 Women" in 2021, and received the Asian Literature Award from the Asian Chambers of Commerce and Industries in 2022.Her book Wandering Hearts was selected for the National Library at the International Book Fair in 2023. Her interests include stargazing, photography, travel, and the study of literature.

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.