Archives: Authors

Akshaya Kumar is a professor at the department of English and Cultural Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Jack Steen is the pseudonymous author of The Asylum Confession Files series. As a night nurse on the death ward of an asylum for the criminally insane, Steen brokered a dark deal with dying killers: their untold confessions in exchange for an easier death. These are the stories that never made the headlines—the hidden crimes, the buried secrets, the final truths of serial killers and mass murderers revealed for the first time.

Steena Holmes is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 2 million copies sold worldwide. Named one of the Top 20 Women Authors to Read by Good Housekeeping, she writes emotionally powerful contemporary fiction and psychological suspense that explores the depths of family, loss, and the secrets we keep. Her award-winning novels include Finding Emma (National Indie Excellence Award) and The Word Game (USA Book News Award).

When not writing, Steena explores farmers markets, plays with her pups, and leads reader tours through Europe in search of the best chocolate shops and Christmas markets.

Upasana is an Indian science writer who escaped a former life in biotechnology. She loves animals, humid weather, and comfortable sandals. She can poorly mimic many creatures, including squirrels and sea lions. For reasons unrelated, she has made numerous visits to the local police station.

Unruly is Upasana’s first book.

Pujya Guruma Aathmanandamayi is a self-realized yogini and revered spiritual guide dedicated to humanity’s upliftment. Born on Karthika Pur?ima, her inward journey deepened after her mother’s passing, leading to twelve years of intense meditation and self-realisation in 2001.

In 2005, she received the advanced technique of Sushumna Kriya Yoga from the Siddha Masters, which she now teaches worldwide. Over two decades, Guruma has initiated millions, transforming lives through meditation, emotional healing, and compassionate counselling—especially among women. Her work, offered entirely without fee, continues to inspire inner peace, resilience, and spiritual awakening across the globe.

What distinguishes Guruma uniquely is her unwavering commitment to selfless service. She is the only Guru of our times to have offered millions of meditation initiations entirely free of charge, continuously for over twenty years and still going.

Amit Juneja is the creative force behind Sunny Sideup Storys, an Instagram page dedicated to Indian horror fiction, where he blends traditional Indian folklore with contemporary storytelling to captivate a global audience. He grew up in Indore and is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in engineering. Amit has spent the last decade working as a software engineer, indulging his passion for coding, creating innovative side projects, and exploring the possibilities of AI technology.

He draws his inspiration for writing from the works of Satyajit Ray, particularly the maestro’s ability to craft immersive worlds within the confines of short fiction.

Father Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake is Ramya’s debut novel. It won the 31st Gratiaen Prize in 2024. She also writes poetry, plays, non-fiction, fiction and features. Her most recent book of poetry, Requisites, was published in 2025 by the Mica Press, UK. She was longlisted for the Fish Poetry Prize of Ireland in 2011. TimesOnline, UK, selected her work for its 2009 collection of contemporary war poetry. Ramya’s first book of poems, There’s an Island in the Bone, won the State Literary Joint-Award in 2011. She was joint runner-up to the UK’s Guardian Orange First Words Prize in 2009. Her non-fiction works include Rhythm of the Sea (on the Asian Tsunami of 2004) and Trinity (on a missionary school established in 1872 in Ceylon). Her poetic play, Water for Kings, was staged in Colombo in 2024 by the Mind Adventures Theatre Company. She lives in Sri Lanka.