Award-winning authors. Words that work for you.
Shankar & Preeti Sahay write short stories and poetry in English and Hindi. Their books were complete sell-outs at the NBT World Book Fair 2026-Delhi, NBT World Book Fair 2025-Delhi, AAFT Global Literary Festival 2025-Noida, Noida Haat Diwali Mela 2024. They also help writers, brands and schools with editing, proofreading, translation, scripts and content.
- Highest-selling book at the Toronto Word on the Street BMB stall, 2026
- Kala Pratibha Samman and Iconic Author Award
- Scripts and content for a Ministry of Commerce webinar series
Two writers, many hats
Shankar Sahay
Shankar Sahay has over 30 years of experience with Education, Training & the Corporate world. He has been associated with renowned organizations and institutes as Career Counsellor and Mentor and addressed the students & faculty members on various topics like Career Counselling, Stress Management, Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Retailing, etc.
He has conducted training programs for employees of well-known PSUs/ Private Companies and has international exposure of visiting countries like USA, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Malaysia, and Singapore. He has organized and moderated Academic & Industry sessions at Round Table Conferences/ Seminars, as well as conducted Webinars.
It’s his love for story-telling and writing which has tempted him to write several articles, co-author a book, and present one of his papers at IIT, Delhi. He believes in living as many lives as one can in a single life, by wearing different hats.
Preeti Sahay
Preeti Sahay is a Spanish and English teacher. She is a keen reader and author of short stories & poems who loves knowing about the lives of ordinary people. Different cultures of the world and the way the life unfolds itself at various moments intrigues her.
She finds stories-new and old, equally enthralling and the best moments are those, with a book in her hand, lost in the wondrous world created by the writer.
She equally enjoys watching movies and traveling and her dream is to be able to travel throughout the world, not as a tourist, but as a local, immersing herself in the culture, food, and rituals of the original residents of the place.
They are happily married since 1993 and stay in Delhi. Both of them are movie buffs and chess enthusiasts and have been honoured with several awards and accolades.
Their writings and works may be seen at shankarsahay.wordpress.com and on their YouTube channel.
Three books, two languages: pick your next read
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TOP SELLER · TORONTO 2026Chandausi Junction
Illustrator: Arushi Prakash
Publisher: Prashansa Publishers
Twenty-five short stories from the small and big towns of India, from a time of bicycles, handpumps and long train journeys. The thread running through them all is love and the bonds that hold families together.
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A collection of short stories set in the 20th century India for the 21st century kids & a nostalgic walk for their parents and grandparents.
These are the short stories of a bygone era, a period when India had either not gained independence or had been independent for not more than 35 years. These are the tales of journeys, taken up from the early 20th century to the end of a millennium:
- from Shahjahanpur to Delhi
- from Bijnor to Hyderabad
- from Hathras to Sweden & Norway
- from Lakshmi Talkies, Allahabad to Night Watchman, Bangalore
- from Panki to USA
- from Dehradun to Canada
- from Chandausi to Australia and many others.
We are sure that in all these stories, you will be able to find at least one character who reminds you of your own self: of what you are, were, or always wanted to be.
Let us know the character with whom you have been able to relate the most.
Happy reading.
“Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,” – Thomas A. Edison.
Here’s a collection of short stories to inspire the readers.
KALA PRATIBHA SAMMANचंदौसी जंक्शन
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
The Hindi edition of Chandausi Junction: twenty-five stories of an era gone with the wind. Sold out at the World Book Fair, Delhi, and honoured with the Kala Pratibha Samman.
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21वीं सदी के बच्चों के लिए, 20वीं सदी के भारत की कहानियों का संग्रह और उनके माता-पिता, दादा-दादी के लिए बीते ज़माने की एक यादगार यात्रा।
ये कहानियाँ उस बीते दौर की हैं, जब भारत स्वतंत्र नहीं हुआ था या उसे स्वतंत्र हुए 35 साल से अधिक नहीं हुए थे।
ये कहानियाँ 20वीं सदी की शुरुआत से सहस्त्राब्दी के अंत तक की गई यात्राओं से जुड़ी हैं।
- शाहजहाँपुर से दिल्ली
- बिजनौर से हैदराबाद
- हाथरस से स्वीडन और नॉर्वे
- इलाहाबाद के लक्ष्मी टॉकीज से बेंगलुरु के नाइट वॉचमैन तक
- पनकी से अमेरिका
- देहरादून से कनाडा
- चंदौसी से ऑस्ट्रेलिया और कई अन्य स्थानों तक।
हम आशा करते हैं कि इन कहानियों में आपको कम-से-कम एक ऐसा पात्र अवश्य मिलेगा, जो आपको खुद की याद दिलाएगा; जो आप हैं, थे, या हमेशा होना चाहते थे।
पाठकों को प्रेरित करने वाला भावपूर्ण व रोचक कथाओं का पठनीय संग्रह।
85 POEMS · 17 POETSकुछ लम्हात, चंद अल्फ़ाज़
Publisher: Prashansa Publishers
85 poems written by 17 members of one family over 33 years, from blessings and relationships to humour, memories and festivals, ending with a bhajan.
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“क़ैद कर लो इन लम्हों को ज़हन में कहीं,
ये पंछी जो उड़ गए तो लौटेंगे नहीं।”
ये पुस्तक ज़िंदगी के कुछ इन्हीं लम्हों को साझा करती हुई 85 कविताओं का संकलन है। ये रचनाएँ 33 वर्षों के दौरान एक ही परिवार के 17 सदस्यों द्वारा लिखी गईं हैं।
इन कविताओं को 12 शीर्षकों में बांटा गया है - “स्नेहाशीष” में माता पिता के आशीर्वाद से प्रारंभ हो कर, ये काव्य संकलन कभी “ज़िंदगी” के अलग अलग पहलुओं को उजागर करता है, तो कभी “रिश्तों” के ताने बाने को दर्शाता है। इस में “हास्य व्यंग” की बौछार भी है और “यादों” की गहराई भी। कहीं “उत्सव” का उल्लास, कहीं “महामारी” की वेदना। कहीं “डॉक्टर” के प्रति आभार तो कहीं “क्रांति” और “कला” जैसे विषयों पर कविगणों के विचार। जैसा कि होना चाहिए यह काव्य संग्रह ऊपर वाले को याद करते हुए “भजन” से समाप्त होता है।
हमें विश्वास है कि आप इन लम्हों का अनुभव कर अपने जीवन के उन पलों को फिर से जियेंगे जिन्हें आप कहीं पीछे छोड़ आये हैं।
“ज़िंदगी कुछ भी नहीं चंद लम्हात के सिवा,
जी लो इन पलों को न हो जाएं ये फ़ना।”
- शंकर सहाय
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Clean, consistent, reader-ready text. Proofreading, copy-editing and language polish for books, articles and documents, in English and Hindi.
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Articles, blogs, social media posts, tweets and webinar content, written for your audience and your platform.
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Scripts for video commercials, plus songs, lyrics and poems. We have scripted commercials for Sunova Coffee and for Udyog Manthan, a webinar series by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
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Thoughtful, honest reviews of books and movies for authors, publishers and publications.
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Storytelling and story writing workshops, career counselling and personal branding sessions, and moderation of seminars and webinars for schools, colleges and organisations.
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Projects, Achievements & Awards
A snapshot of recent commissions, awards, school visits, book fairs and literary events.
Sunova Coffee
Penned the script for the video commercial of Sunova Coffee.
Watch on YouTubeUdyog Manthan
Penned the script for the video commercial of Udyog Manthan, a series of webinars organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Also developed the contents for these webinars for various social media platforms.
Watch on YouTubeCatalyst Designworld, New Delhi
Certificate of Appreciation from Catalyst Designworld for contributing to and implementing these projects:
- Script for the corporate film for Sanat Green Coffee
- Content writing support for the digital marketing of Udyog Manthan
- Content for posts and tweets on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
“His impeccable command over Hindi and English languages has supported in creating a strong and effective communication.”
Ajay Sharma, Creative Head & Founder, Catalyst Designworld, in a certificate dated 8 November 2022.
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Kotler India Project
Honoured with an award and a Certificate of Appreciation for significant contribution to the success of the “Kotler India” project, which encompassed the publication of “Essentials of Modern Marketing – First Indian Edition”.
35 years ago, I studied his books as a Business Management student.
A few years later, I practiced his principles during my professional career at Raymond and Anand Group.
For over three decades, I have utilized the knowledge he imparted in teaching my students, writing case studies, and conducting industry workshops.
And now, I have been honoured with an award instituted by him.
Truly humbled to receive the recognition for contributing to the success of “Kotler India” project. Thanks to Philip Kotler and the Kotler Impact Team.
Literary Lounge Iconic Author Award
Was honoured to receive Literary Lounge Iconic Author Award at Meerut International Literature Festival.
Kala Pratibha Samman
Indeed an honour to receive the Kala Pratibha Samman for our book “Chandausi Junction – Hindi Edition.”
Big thanks to the entire team of Kala-Krazy About Literature and Arts, the publisher Prabhat Prakashan and all the book lovers.
World Book Fair, Delhi
Heartfelt thanks to all the book lovers for showering their love on our two books Chandausi Junction Hindi edition and Chandausi Junction & the Indie Authors anthology Whimsical Tales of Whiskers & Wonders at the recently concluded World Book Fair at Delhi. All the copies of these books were completely Sold Out at Indie Authors book stall.
This wouldn’t have been possible without the unstinted support of the publishers: Prabhat Prakashan, Notion Press & Poetry World. Last but not the least a big thanks to Indie Authors Group for always being there for the authors.
Happy reading to all the book lovers.
Watch on FacebookChandausi Junction at Toronto Word on the Street 2026
Our book Chandausi Junction was displayed at the Brand My Book stall at Toronto Word on the Street 2026, and went on to be the highest selling book at the stall.
The book was written in 2021 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee year of India’s Independence. It is a collection of short stories set in India from 1942 to 1982.
Watch on FacebookMatrix High School, Sikar
- Story Telling
- Story Writing
- Career Counseling
- How to Market Yourself as a Brand
What more can a practicing educationist ask for.
Heartfelt thanks to Mr. K. S. Dhaka, Respected MD, Ms. Rajeshree Shihag, Honourable Principal, Anita ji, Sandeep ji, Praveen ji, Rajveer ji and all the team members of Matrix High School, Sikar for inviting me for conducting these sessions and making my interactions a cherished memory. Wishing all of you and your team members & students All The Very Best in Life.
“Beyond the Digital World” at Mahavir Senior Model School
Invited to attend the mega event of the book launch of “Beyond The Digital World” by 21 Mahavirians at Mahavir Senior Model School, Delhi, where I addressed the students and encouraged them to put their thoughts in words and action.
DATE
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
“Your presence significantly elevated the stature of the event and served as a profound source of inspiration for all gathered.”
Ms. Ruchika Sukhija, Principal, Mahavir Senior Model School, in a letter dated 20 May 2026.
Modern School, Faridabad
Invited by Modern School Faridabad along with my author colleagues for addressing the students, book launch and book fair.
The Joy Project
Invited by Pouls of Art for reciting my poems & stories at DLF Saket Delhi as part of “The Joy Project” on the International Day of Happiness.
Watch on YouTubeKavi Sammelan by Kavyakutumbam
Invited by Kavyakutumbam for sharing my poems on the theme of “Kala (Art)” at the Kavi Sammelan at Ethiopian Cultural Centre, Delhi.
Watch on FacebookWhat the people we worked with say
“Your presence significantly elevated the stature of the event and served as a profound source of inspiration for all gathered.”
“Your dedication and support were key to the project’s remarkable achievement.”
“His impeccable command over Hindi and English languages has supported in creating a strong and effective communication.”
On YouTube
For viewing the contents penned and narrated by us please do visit Shankar Preeti Sahay - YouTube.
Published by Prashansa Publishers and Prabhat Prakashan
Chandausi Junction (English) and कुछ लम्हात, चंद अल्फ़ाज़ are published by Prashansa Publishers. Prashansa means appreciation: the joined hands in its emblem stand for what a good book needs most, someone who believes in it. The Hindi edition, चंदौसी जंक्शन, is published by Prabhat Prakashan.
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