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Preeti Shenoy

Preeti Shenoy, among the top five highest selling authors in India, is also on the Forbes longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. She has been awarded the ‘Indian of the Year’ award for 2017 by Brands Academy for her contribution to Literature. She has received the Academia award for Business Excellence by the New Delhi Institute of Management. Her short stories and poetry have been published in various magazines such as Conde Nast and Verve. Her books include 'Wake Up Life is Calling', 'Life is What You Make it', 'The Rule Breakers', 'A Hundred Little Flames', 'It’s All In The Planets', 'Why We Love The Way We Do', 'The Secret Wish List', 'The One You Cannot Have' and many others.

Books by the Author

1. 34 Bubblegums and Candies
2. Life Is What You Make It
3. Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake
4. The Secret Wish List
5. The One You Cannot Have
6. It Happens for a Reason
7. Why We Love The Way We Do
8. It's All in the Planet's
9. A Hundred Little Flames
10. Love A Little Stronger
11. The Rule Breakers
12. Wake Up, Life is Calling

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preeti shenoy News

The seventh season of AutHer Awards, presented by JK Paper in association with The Times of India, brought together voices of change

SPOTLIGHT / Apr 08, 2026, 13:18 (IST)

JK Paper and The Times of India celebrated women's literary achievements at the seventh AutHer Awards. The event recognized authors for their impactful storytelling, challenging norms and amplifying female voices across diverse genres. Urmila Pawar received the Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting the growing presence of women in literature.

preeti shenoy's new book to release this month

TNN & Agencies / Sep 08, 2018, 11:55 (IST)

Write India author preeti shenoy will be coming out with a new book titled The Rule Breakers later this month.

preeti shenoy shares writing tips for new authors

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 17, 2020, 19:27 (IST)

The TOI Write India author preeti shenoy has shared some tips for writers on her Twitter, which those trying their hand at writing will no doubt find useful.

preeti shenoy's new book is out

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 25, 2020, 19:35 (IST)

preeti shenoy just released her new book 'When Love Came Calling'.

Will vs Destiny always captivated my imagination: preeti shenoy

TNN / Dec 02, 2016, 04:08 (IST)

Pandemic and 'The Magic Mindset' with preeti shenoy

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 05, 2021, 20:00 (IST)

Bestselling author preeti shenoy discussed her latest release, 'The Magic Mindset' with author-screenwriter Madhuri Banerjee at a session of the Times Litfest 2021.

‘My book was rejected 40 times. Teach kids it is okay to fail’: preeti shenoy

TNN / Sep 18, 2023, 08:58 (IST)

Women authors woo readers at book fair

TNN / Oct 12, 2012, 02:42 (IST)

Women writers seems to be getting thumbs up in the ongoing National Book Fair, as book lovers are picking up books penned down by women over the male writers.

Micro review: 'When Love Came Calling' by preeti shenoy

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 25, 2020, 08:00 (IST)

'When Love Came Calling' is the latest book by preeti shenoy and is as insightful and sweet as previous books.

In pics: Top books for 2013- Authors' pick

TNN / Jan 16, 2014, 11:44 (IST)

2013 was a year of bestselling novels. Authors Ravi Subramanian, Ashwin Sanghi, preeti shenoy, Krishna Shastri Devulapalli and Madhuri Banerjee share their best five reads for 2013.

Micro review: 'Wake Up, Life Is Calling' by preeti shenoy

TNN / Jul 18, 2019, 07:30 (IST)

preeti shenoy's 2011 book 'Life Is What You Make It' was an instant bestseller. Now, roughly eight years later the author released its sequel 'Wake Up, Life is Calling' in 2019.

E-Summit at IIT-K concludes

TNN / Aug 19, 2013, 14:16 (IST)

In its efforts to instill entrepreneurship among the students, the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Kanpur organised the three-day E-Summit 2013 that concluded on Sunday.

IIM-Bangalore business fest from September 27

TNN / Sep 23, 2013, 17:21 (IST)

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore will hold its annual international business summit 'Vista', on its Bannerghatta Road campus, from September 27 to 29, 20.

preeti shenoy: I faced countless rejections for my second book

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 10, 2020, 14:49 (IST)

After writing her successful debut book in 2008, preeti shenoy has never looked back. Today, she is an author of 13 well-received books. She talks about her journey as an author in this interview.

AutHer Awards 2026 winners announced at a grand event in New Delhi: Complete list of winners

etimes.in / Mar 23, 2026, 21:06 (IST)

New Delhi celebrated Indian women writers at the AutHer Awards 2026. Kavery Nambisan won for Fiction, while Vidya Rajan and Narayani Basu shared the Non-Fiction prize. Debut awards went to Swati Pandey and Subi Taba. Urmila Pawar received a Lifetime Achievement honour, recognizing significant contributions to literature.

Times of India, JK Paper AutHer Awards 2026 Shortlist announced

etimes.in / Mar 15, 2026, 23:32 (IST)

The AutHer Awards 2026 shortlist celebrates India's finest women authors across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Literature, and Debut categories. Over 3000 entries were considered for this prestigious award, highlighting diverse voices and exceptional literary craft. Winners will be revealed at a grand ceremony on March 22, 2026, in New Delhi.

Micro review: 'The Rule Breakers' by preeti shenoy is a story of a woman's dreams and courage

TNN / Apr 04, 2019, 14:45 (IST)

Write India author preeti shenoy's book 'The Rule Breakers' is a tale of an arranged marriage which is a ‘reality for many women’ says the writer. Read the TOI micro review here!

‘We want our children to grow up in India’

Jul 26, 2013, 12:00 (IST)

preeti shenoy, one of the most appreciated female authors of India who has also made it to the Forbes India celebrity long list and her husband Satish Shenoy, share their views about living in a foreign land and coming back to their roots in India.

Authors Unplugged: Ashwin Sanghi, preeti shenoy, Anand Neelakantan on their writing process, using AI for writing, and more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 16, 2023, 13:26 (IST)

The Times Literature Festival in Delhi saw bestselling authors Ashwin Sanghi, preeti shenoy, and Anand Neelakantan in a no-holds-barred conversation with Vinita Nangia.