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
After spending years in advertising, selling shampoos and juices to unsuspecting housewives, also chasing after a few criminals and their lawyers as a journalist, Richa finally decided to write a book of soul searing poetry followed by a few funny blogs. Then came her first novel, followed by her second that was published this year. She now lives in Mumbai juggling work, writing, and often, her 5 year old daughter as well.
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
