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Piyush Mahiskey is an award‑winning Indian novelist known for his emotionally precise storytelling and his ability to capture the fragile, unspoken truths of growing up. He is the author of Durga in Nigeria, That Shade of Purple, and all three books of The Schoolboy Saga—KG II B: The Year That Shaped the Fragile Heart, IX B: The Fragile Heart of an Achiever, and X C: The Silent Killer. While KG II B serves as the tender, nostalgic prequel that reveals the origins of a sensitive boy’s inner world, IX B and X C follow his journey through ambition, friendship, silent battles, and the emotional storms of adolescence.
All three books of The Schoolboy Saga—IX B, X C, and KG II B—became Amazon Bestsellers. IX B reached #1 in the Children’s Drama category and earned him recognition in the Asia Book of Records as part of a landmark publishing initiative led by Sweta Samota and Manish Samota. He received his second Asia Book of Records honour for X C: The Silent Killer through the Daughters of Nalanda movement by India Authors Academy, where 300+ authors launched their books on the same day, marking one of India’s largest coordinated literary releases. He was also honoured with the Most Inspiring Person award at the Influence Accelerator Program by India Authors Academy.
Piyush’s work has been featured across more than 200 media platforms, including Mid‑Day and ANI, where he was highlighted among “10 Authors Ready to Captivate Readers in 2026” and “10 Powerful Authors to Add to Your Reading List This Year.” His presence in publications such as Tribune India and Lokmat further establishes him as a rising voice in contemporary Indian fiction.
Beyond his own writing, Piyush has played a significant role in nurturing new authors. As a mentor with India Authors Academy, he has guided around 40 first‑time writers in developing, refining, and publishing their manuscripts—earning multiple awards for his contribution to the “Likhega India Mission.” His mentoring style is known for its emotional clarity, sincerity, and deep respect for each writer’s unique voice.
Through his novels, Piyush writes about the difficult truths that often go unspoken in society. His work is shaped by emotional realism and the psychological truths of human experience, marked by warmth, restraint, and honesty. He believes every person carries a story worth telling—and encourages aspiring writers to honour that inner voice and let the world meet it.
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