PRASHANT PINGE
An Eclectic Lens
Prashant Pinge is a two-time Crossword Book Award finalist who operates on a rather unusual frequency. With 15 books to his name, he has built a career out of refusing to stay in one lane—moving seamlessly from the playful wonder of children’s fiction to the "darkish" intrigue of YA fantasy, and the sharp wit of a romantic comedy.
His process is a mix of the mundane and the magnificent. Prashant draws from the sharp observations of daily life and filters them through a mind that constantly asks "what if?" This allows him to craft whimsical adventures for young readers one day, and pivot toward high-stakes heroics or contemporary "happily ever afters" the next.
Whether exploring the shadows of the paranormal or the intrigue of the past, his work is for those who believe that adventure should be wild and stories should have no ceiling. He currently plots his next move from Pune, fueled by far too much herbal tea and a constant curiosity for what lies just beyond the next horizon.
What's Brewing
Prashant’s upcoming release, Tickle Monster, is a hilarious dive into schoolyard mischief and the challenges of growing up.
The story follows Swami, a third-grader whose fingers have a mischievous mind of their own. To escape the guitar lessons he hates, Swami becomes a legendary playground menace—until his antics trigger a "mysterious curse" and push his best friends to their limits. Now, Swami must find a way to tame his wiggling fingers before he loses his friends for good.
A warm, funny tale about friendship and finding your true rhythm.
More updates soon!
COMING SOON