Prose Parley with Shamim Merchant - A veteran and Prolific storyteller

Welcome to Prose Parley, the podcast where we explore inspiring journeys and endless stories of authors. I'm your host, Shanu Shah, an author who loves writing self-help books and articles. In this episode, I'm thrilled to have Shamim Iqbal Merchant as my guest—a remarkable teacher and committed writer who pursued her master's degree at 48 while juggling a career, family, and household responsibilities. Shamim writes in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, and her impressive body of work includes three English novels, 16 mini-novels, and around 500 short stories, alongside numerous poems and articles. Her book Coming to Terms won the Best Fiction Award from The Eternal Quest Organization, and her works are published across 20 different portals. Join us as we delve into Shamim's fascinating journey as a multilingual author, her creative process, and how she balances writing with her teaching career and family life. She shares her insights into maintaining positivity, embrac...