Ink of Ages Fiction Prize

Bharati works on Srivaisnavism, a religious tradition of the deep south of India, and the Ramayana, with a special focus on women. She has several books for children and one collection of short stories (not for children) to her credit. She is a tree enthusiast who often leads tree walks in the National Capital.

Luciana O’Flaherty works in OUP’s Oxford office. She acquires titles intended for a general readership and series titles for the Very Short Introductions and Oxford World’s Classics. She has a special interest for books on global history and culture, which combine little-known events and periods or tackle familiar events in a new way.

Tom Stottor is Executive Editor for History at Oxford University Press. He publishes trade and academic books across medieval, early modern and modern history. He has particular interests in scholarship on Europe (broadly and inventively understood), the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Soviet Union and enjoys working with both established and emerging scholars. 

Sara finds joy in working with authors from diverse backgrounds to develop and hone their unique voice in English. A serial language learner with a PhD in literary translation, Sara specializes in editing texts across the humanities and social sciences. She also recently finished translating a Japanese-language book about the Meiji Revolution.

Helen Nde is a writer and artist currently based in Atlanta, GA. She curates Mythological Africans, an online space for exploring mythology, folklore, spirituality, and culture from the African continent.

J.F. (Jenny) Fox grew up surrounded by the past, minutes from Virginia’s Historic Triangle. After graduating, Jenny moved to New York City to pursue a career in children’s publishing. 

Louise M. Pryke is an historian and author who has taught numerous courses in ancient languages, myth, and literature at Macquarie University and the University of Sydney. Louise's research interests include the myths and narrative literature of the ancient Near East, and the interplay between humanity, animality, and divinity in the ancient world. 

David Tollen is a best-selling and award-winning author, expert witness, attorney, sought-after speaker, and instructor at U.C. Berkeley Law School. He specializes in explaining complex topics in simple, user-friendly language. 

Joanne is an editor and proofreader specializing in fantasy fiction, history, and mythology. Based in Sri Lanka, she’s passionate about language and culture, world mythology and folklore, and has a soft spot for mythological creatures like the makara. She runs Ink of Ages Fiction Prize and contributes to World History Encyclopedia’s publishing projects.

is an editorial assistant at World History Encyclopedia and an essential member of the Ink of Ages team. She has her bachelor’s in History and English from Delhi University and is currently pursuing a master’s in English Literature. She has a special interest in socio-cultural and gender history and is also passionate about writing and literature.

Frances Taylor

Fiction helps us to understand the world, and lets us escape into new ones. Sometimes both!

Lara Mennel

History is the backbone of every culture and society as we're shaped by our experiences as well as those of our family and nations.

Joy Dillon

Researcher, writer and bona fide bookworm.

Khadija Ashinawy

Translator and literature enthusiast fascinated by ancient lore and storytelling.

Joshua J. Mark

Co-founder and Content Director of World History Encyclopedia. 

Liana Miate

Social Media Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia, passionate for mythology and women in the ancient world.

Heather McAdams

 Fundraising Manager at World History Encyclopedia, fascinated by Greek mythology.

Alexandra Mills

Book Marketing Specialist for WHE and freelance Book Publicist, she enjoys reading and writing philosophy.

Sophia Reis

Student and fiction lover. The footprint of epic stories and figures is irreplaceable.

Haniya Drury

Student. Writer. Archaeologist. Amateur ancient historian. 

Lindsay Stafford

English Literature graduate with a passion for studying Renaissance, 20th-century conflict and American history.

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