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The Story of Author In Me Publishing

Author In Me was founded by Ekta Bajaj and Monica Sood, two visionary women driven by the desire to make a difference in the publishing world. Their personal experiences and professional backgrounds shaped their understanding of the need for a space where diverse stories could thrive. They recognised that many aspiring authors, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, faced significant barriers to entry into the publishing industry. Whether it was a lack of resources, industry knowledge, or confidence, these obstacles often silenced potential storytellers before they could share their narratives.

 

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The Beginning

Determined to break these barriers, Ekta and Monica established Author In Me in 2017. Their vision was simple yet profound: to create a publishing house that doesn’t just produce books but empowers authors to share their unique voices with the world. Today, AIM stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to storytelling, diversity, and community building.
What started as workshops for young writers soon blossomed into a platform for people of all ages to discover their inner storyteller.

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The Founders

Ekta Bajaj

Ekta Bajaj is a visual artist, author, and co-founder of Author In Me Publishing. Author of The Voice of KaliShine Like a Star and Let The Fish Flyshe blends ancient Vedic wisdom with storytelling. As AIM Literary Festival curator, she inspires creativity and has earned multiple accolades for her entrepreneurial and literary achievements.

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Monica Sood

Monica Sood, co-founder of Author In Me Publishing and curator of the AIM Literary Festival, is a children’s author passionate about storytelling’s transformative power. Her books, including Shine Like a Star and Santa Wants a Makeover, inspire young readers. Monica empowers diverse voices and nurtures young writers with creativity and mindfulness.

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Address

3 Whincup Close

High Wycombe

HP11 1TD

United Kingdom

Phone

01494 265002

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AIM Literary Festival Advisory Board

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Dr Pushpinder Chowhdhry MBE 

Founder,  UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF)

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Loveena Tandon

Award-winning Journalist , Filmmaker

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Anila Dhami

Award-winning Media Journalist

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Alan Durant

Bestselling Author

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