At what point did you decide to be an author/Philosopher? At a young age. I have been writing since my childhood -- I kept a notebook where I wrote down my poems, thoughts, and anything that came to my mind. I have always been drawn to philosophy, but becoming an author came first. Those childhood notebooks grew into fiction, and fiction evolved into stories about human nature. Over time, I began to notice recurring philosophical patterns. Those patterns eventually crystallized into the Jivavarta Framework, which later led to the Treatise. Is it true that you were a column editor at age 14? Yes, though it happened quite organically, more out of necessity than design. During a summer vacation, I was helping my father at the daily newspaper where he was chief editor. In newspaper publishing, after arranging all the regular articles and advertisements, there would sometimes be empty spaces left on a page—known as spot columns —that needed to be filled quickly with a poem, shor...
Official website of Shon Mehta, acclaimed author of The Timingila and creator of the fictional universe of Jivavarta. Her works include 'The Girl Who Asked Why' and 'Lair of the Monster.' Explore philosophical allegories and stories on human nature.