Anjali Kirpalani is a twenty-six year old dreamer. Like the protagonist of her debut novel, Never say Never, she is 5'2 and has frizzy hair but has never fallen for her best friend's boyfriend (Even if she has, she promises she's never done anything about it). Born in India, she lived in South Africa for 8 years and finally came back to Mumbai in 2008. She has had various jobs ranging from Radio Jockeying, Business Management, Marketing, TV Reporting, Print Journalism and Voice-Over Artistry. Currently working with ET NOW, writing has been the one constant in her life. She grabs any opportunity she can to travel (This passion has led her to fifteen countries so far and she aims to cover the entire world). She also loves Reading, Eating and
Ell P (Lakshmi Priya) is a writer, artist and Leadership coach from Bangalore, India. She has over the years studied in thirteen different schools and colleges and moved across India and Europe. With an MBA in Marketing and Finance, she makes her money coaching and training people in Leadership skills.
But really, her true passion has always been spinning a damn good yarn. Her writing career began in August, 2014 when she became an integral part of the Write Club Bangalore. An avid reader and writer since childhood, she rediscovered her calling in writing fiction when Litlatte was born, a publishing platform created by Ell P and four other writers.
Apart from publishing anthologies and books, she regularly writes for the monthly edition of
Shalini is a writer, practising doctor, and a mentor. . Shalini has authored three books, which have been listed for various awards, and has contributed to anthologies. Her columns and short stories have also won citations and awards.
Her latest book One More Chapter is a collection of woman-centric short stories that are a testament to the indomitable spirit of women everywhere . The Way Home explores grief, healing and self-discovery, with a focus on mental health struggles of millennials. Stars from the Borderless Sea is a collection of three novella length stories that explore different facets of the most universal human emotion-love.
She is a recipient of the 8th Sarojini Naidu International Award for Working Women, and the N.N Jehnagir
