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Dr. Sajin P. J. is a renowned author, academic and creative thinker. An accomplished writer, Dr. Sajin contributes extensively to academic and non-academic publications, with poems and articles regularly featured in leading periodicals and research journals. His documentary Narayaniyethedi, an exploration of Narayani, the iconic character from Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s Mathilukal, earned the prestigious Best Screenplay Award from the Kannur Film Chamber. The documentary was also shortlisted for the Kerala State Film Academy’s International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala and the Federation of Film Societies of India’s Signs Film Festival. In 2024, his debut poetry collection, Mariyamme Ninte Kadhanam, was published by DC Books, adding to his literary contributions. Jhule, chronicling his journeys through India’s border villages, is another book authored by him. Currently, Dr. Sajin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Al-Ameen College in Aluva. He is also a research guide in diverse areas, including nationalism, travel, literature, cinema, Dalit studies, and feminist writing, alongside coordinating the institution’s Research Promotion Council.

Robin Ezuthupura is a noted author writing in Malayalam. An active contributor to several mainstream media, he is the recipient of the 2023 Yuvadhara Award for Poetry. Robin currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Malayalam Department of Labbakkada J P M Arts & Science College. Black and White Selfikal, a collection of 55 poems, is his most recent publication.

Suresh Kumar V is an award-winning Malayalam author. He has published around thirty short stories in renowned periodicals like Bhashaposhini, Madhyam, Desabhimani, Malayalam Manorama, Kalakaumudi, Janayugam, Metro Vartha, Kathamasika etc. The first children’s novel penned by him, Subedar Chandranath Roy, won first prize in the DC Children’s Novel Literary Competition. His first novel Diaspora also won the special award in the novel competition held on the occasion of DC Silver Jubilee celebrations.

Dr. Rajad R is a crime fiction novelist. His debut novel, Onnam Forensic Adhyayam, received widespread critical acclaim. Subsequent works, Bodylab and Suspense Gene, published by DC Books, further solidified his reputation for weaving medical expertise into gripping narratives. A medical professional with a research background, Dr. Rajad R has published over twelve research papers in medicine, bringing a unique authenticity to his crime fiction.

Jisma Faiz is a noted Malayalam novelist and artist. She has held exhibitions in several venues such as that of the Lalithakala Academy. She is the author of the widely beloved work Ente Arumayaya Pakshikku. 

Manoj Vellanad is a distinguished consultant neurosurgeon at the Shree Uthradam Thirunal (SUT) Hospital at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram. He has cultivated a multifaceted career as a Malayalam short story writer and a passionate science enthusiast, contributing significantly to both fields. His major recognitions include the Thakazhi Story Award, the CV Sreeraman Story Award, The Golden Cat Literary Award, the Keli Sahitya Award and the Cycle Young Literary Award, among others. Manoj has authored three books, namely, Venus Flytrap, a collection of short stories, Einsteinte Thalachor, a compilation of science articles, and Udalvedam, another short story collection.

Sheela Tomy is a renowned Malayalam author. Her debut novel, Valli, was awarded the acclaimed Cherukad Award for Malayalam Literature in 2021. The English translation of Valli by Jayashree Kalathil has received many accolades including the Pen N Paper Book Award, the V. Abdulla Award, the Book of the Year Award for Translation by FICCI and was also shortlisted for many national and international awards including the JCB Award for Literature, ALTA National Translation Prize, BLF Book Prize, GreenLitFest Award and Muse India Award. Her newest novel, Aa Nadiyodu Preu Chodikkaruth received many recognitions including the Muthukulam Parvathy Amma Award and the Maniyoor E Balan Award. Her recent recognitions include the Madhyamam She Q Excellence Award and the KCBC Media Award for Literature. Sheela Tomy has also contributed as lyricist and script writer for radios.