Valsala Menon is a well-known feature writer with several short stories and articles published in varied magazines and portals. She has worked as assistant editor for the magazines Success and Ability and Eves Times. A keen observer with enhanced sense of empathy for fellow human beings, her sensitivity translates itself into creating characters that come alive through her writing. Valsala has had her short story published in the Chicken Soup series. She spends her time between Chennai and Kochi — where she is setting up a heritage homestay. Valsala enjoys meeting new people, a good dance workout and cooking up original South-Indian recipes in her spare time.