Sabin Iqbal is a writer and a journalist with nearly 20 years of experience in mainstream media in India and abroad. His debut novel, The Cliffhangers, is critically acclaimed. His second novel, Shamal Days, will be published soon. His career has involved reporting international events, editing newspapers, magazines, news portals and books, heading communication/editorial departments and training, and curating literary festivals. He is Director and Co-curator of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters. He has also written for Outlook, Open, Cricinfo, The Indian Express, and reported for BBC Scotland.