Ayan Pal is a Kolkata-based IT professional and author who has received several accolades in his career so far. These include the honour of his book being a record holder in the Limca Book of Records, the title of ‘Distinguished Toastmaster’ from Toastmasters International for demonstrating outstanding communication and leadership skills, and a ‘Brandon Hall Award’, considered as the ‘Academy Awards’ by Learning, Talent and Business Executives worldwide. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from VTU, Karnataka and has completed a course in Education Technology from SDSU, California. As an author, he is known for his acclaimed short stories in the Amazon bestsellers 'Chronicles of Urban Nomads', '21 Tales to Tell', and 'When They Spoke'. He has also contributed to India’s first composite novel, 'Crossed and Knotted', 'Upper Cut', 'Her Story', 'Rudraksha', 'Arranged To Love', 'Tonight’s The Night' and 'Long Story Short'. He is a columnist of lifestyle magazine ThnkMkt and blogger at South Asia’s leading literary magazine Open Road Review. Passionate about public speaking, Ayan also loves reading, creative writing, watching and reviewing films, listening to music, and binge watching his favourite TV shows. 'Confessions on an Island' is his debut novel.