Manik Bal
Best Selling Author
Manik Bal is a bestselling multi-genre author of “Whiskey and Suicide” and “Brothers Sen Gogh”. Manik writes emotionally rich and thoughtful stories about Indian middle class, their dreams and their struggle. Reviewers and other authors have compared Manik’s work with Jhumpa Lahiri, Alice Munro, Kodavatiganti Kutumba Rao and Raymond Carver. His characters explore life in situations that are not heroic or exceptional but are mundane and ordinary. They show their uniqueness by facing life as it is.
My Story
I write slice-of-life fiction that explores day-to-day heroism. I find beauty in the lyricism of the commonplace, in the poetic interludes that arise from ordinary silences, and in the hypnotic power of daily interactions. My stories capture the essence of life as it unfolds in its simplest moments, revealing the profound within the mundane.
If you enjoy the works of R.K. Narayan, Richard Ford, or Raymond Carver, you might appreciate my books, which are primarily set in the vibrant cities of Bombay and Bangalore. Through my characters and their experiences, I aim to highlight the extraordinary aspects of everyday life, inviting readers to reflect on the subtle yet significant moments that often go unnoticed.