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10 authors in the NortheastReads catalog

Malsawmi Jacob

Malsawmi Jacob is a contemporary author from Mizoram who writes in English, focusing on themes of identity, womanhood, trauma, and resilience within the Mizo context. Her work gives voice to underrepresented experiences from Northeast India through intimate and emotionally grounded storytelling. She is best known for her novel Zorami: A Redemption Song, which explores healing and survival in the face of personal and social turmoil. Through her writing, she contributes to bringing Mizo narratives to a wider readership while preserving a strong sense of culture and place.

Mamang Dai

Arunachal Pradesh

Mamang Dai is an Indian poet, novelist and journalist based in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. She was born on 23 February 1957 at Pasighat, East Siang district, to Matin Dai and Odi Dai. Her family belongs to the Adi tribe. She completed her schooling from Pine Mount School, Shillong, Meghalaya. She completed her Bachelor in English literature from Gauhati University, Assam.

Mechi Imchen

Mechi Imchen is a 20 year old hailing from Mokokchung and is an aspiring writer and a poet. Curently pursuing his studies at St. Edmunds Collge Shillong, Mech'e journey is as unique as his birthdate - on a leap day From an early age, Mechi immersed himself in the world of literature, inspired by his mother's love for reading. At just 13, he penned his first poem. His literary influences are Bukowski, Neruda, Kafka, and John Keats. When he's not crafting lines, Mechi finds joy in other pursuits. He's a vivid basketball player, a voracious reader, and a recreational singer. Sports, too, captivate him, and he often spends hours watching games unfold.

Merasen-na Jamir

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Merasen-na Jamir is an author and a mental health professional, who is currently working as an educator and counselor dedicated to fostering mental health awareness in young minds. She writes to bridge the gap between storytelling and psychoeducation, using her published works to navigate the complexities of the human psyche. She is the author of, 'Into My Abyss' (2020), 'When Will Willow Die?' (2023) and working on her next publication; 'The Unpleasant Things We Do Not Talk About Before We Heal'. She has also two free verse poetry collection; 'Paper Boats' (2021) and 'Homesick' (2022)

Michelle Rungsung

Michelle Rungsung

Michelle Rungsung, an introverted writer residing in New Delhi, India, has grappled with expressing her thoughts and emotions openly. Writing initially served as a coping mechanism for her loneliness, evolving into a passion for poetry. With a raw and sincere approach, she bares her heart on the pages, aiming to forge a connection with readers. "Garden in a Graveyard" marks Michelle's inaugural collection of poems and prose, a poignant reflection of her literary journey.

Mitra Phukan

Mitra Phukan is a writer, translator, columnist and trained classical vocalist who lives in Guwahati, Assam. Her published literary works include four children’s books, a biography, the novels, “The Collector’s Wife” and “A Monsoon of Music”, and a collection of fifty of her columns, “Guwahati Gaze”. Her latest works are a translation of a novel, “Blossoms in the Graveyard”, and a collection of her own short stories, “A Full Night’s Thievery.” Her fortnightly column “All Things Considered” in The Assam Tribune is very widely read. She is an active member of Aradhana, an organization that takes music to the underprivileged sections of society, and a founder member of the North East Writers’ Forum. She is an active member of Aradhana, an organization that takes music to the underprivileged sections of society, and a founder member of the North East Writers’ Forum.

Mmhonlumo Kikon

Mmhonlumo Kikon

Mmhonlumo Kikon is an Aspen Fellow and the author of two poetry collections: The Penmi Poems (2018) and The Village Empire (2019). He grew up in Kohima and has been writing for journals and newspapers since his college days. After completing his master’s in English literature from Delhi University, he pursued development studies with various organizations and also got actively associated with social service and community welfare. He was an MLA in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. An ardent footballer, he played for his college team and regularly promotes the sport in his home state.

Mona Chettri

MONA CHETTRI is co-founder of Reading Himalaya, a research and policy consultancy focusing on the eastern Himalayas. She has worked as a post-doctoral research fellow in India, Denmark, and Australia. Co-editor of Development Zones in Asian Borderlands (2021), author of Ethnicity and Democracy in the Eastern Himalayan Borderland: Constructing Democracy (2017), and editor of the Eastern Himalaya Series, she has published widely on borderlands, gender, environment, and development in international peer-reviewed journals, books, and magazines.

Monalisa Changkija

Monalisa Changkija

Tiamerenla Monalisa Changkija is a distinguished voice from Northeast India—an acclaimed poet, journalist, and essayist whose work reflects the socio-political and cultural realities of Nagaland. A former Editor of Nagaland Page, she has spent decades shaping public discourse through both journalism and literature. Her poetry collections, including Weapons of Words on Pages of Pain, Monsoon Mourning, and This Silence, are known for their depth, emotional intensity, and sharp engagement with identity, memory, and conflict. Beyond poetry, her prose works such as Cogitating for a Better Deal and Middles offer insightful perspectives on the region’s socio-political landscape and everyday lived experiences. Through her writing, Changkija continues to be a powerful literary figure representing the Northeast—blending activism, introspection, and storytelling in a voice that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo Hijam

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"I write about Manipur, her pain, her tragedy, her anguish, her dreams and hopes. I talk with her hills and trees, her orchids, her grasses and flowers, I whisper with her wind and float with her clouds and hum together with her rain. In her rocks and stones I etch memories and songs. In her valleys I whisper with her echoes. And In her forest I dream together with Manipur. In her pain and sorrow I bloom with her lilies in colors and colors and in her misery and tragedy I imitate and weave the movements of the Gods." Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo, is the author of ‘The Weeping Gods of Manipur’. He is based in Chandel, Manipur. His writings are intense, evocative, raw and lyrical, blending personal pain with collective memory. His work bridges myth and modernity, often invoking spiritual prophecy to reflect the fractured realities of Manipur. He confronts themes like trauma, identity, gender, and moral decay. His fiction is symbolic and layered, while his poetry is raw, evocative, and often elegiac. His voice is defiant, visionary, and unapologetically indigenous.