Writing
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THE WAY HOME
Anya is grieving the loss of her beloved sister and is desperately in denial. Neel is consumed by the shame of not living up to the accomplishments of his overachieving parents. Roys’ Impostor Syndrome and a crushing heartbreak have depleted his self-confidence, making him give up his career as a surgeon. Seeking refuge from their inner demons, the three millennials flee to Goa, where they become friends. Will their friendship help the trio shed their demons and reclaim their life and happiness? Can this camaraderie give them the connection they need to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Or is it too little, too late? The Way Home is a relatable tale of bonding and self discovery that will touch your heart.
STARS FROM THE BORDERLESS SEA
“Stars from the Borderless Sea” is Shalini’s debut. It is a collection of three novella length stories, each of which has a strong woman protagonist at its centre. Through the love stories and life journeys of these three women, the book offers a window into the unconventional and bold decisions taken by these women as they dealt with many challenges. The book offers a different take on the many facets and nuances of love; and the many layers that
relationships often have. The book was longlisted for the AutHer Awards 2023 in the debut
category.
ANTHOLOGIES
“Women.mutiny” is a collection of stories in which the protagonists take charge of their circumstances and script their futures, on their own terms. Shalini has contributed two stories in this anthology.
“Sharing Lipstick” is a collection of women’s fiction, with short stories focussing on sisterhood and identity , imporatnt pedestals of feminism. Two of her stories with strong and inspiring protagonists were selected for this publication.
ANTHOLOGIES
Everything changed after that is a collection of short stories with the common theme of a life changing event. A story that Shalini entered for the eShe short story contest was selected for publication in this book.
