One More Chapter: Unstoppable women, unstoppable stories

by Shalini Mullick

A homemaker mother challenges tradition and redefines her role. A young scholar discovers the power of shared solidarity. An Air Force officer overcomes her incapacitating fears. A goddess calls out patriarchy. A mother battles the judicial system. A fashion designer rises above disability and rejection. These are some of the characters you will meet in One More Chapter, a powerful collection of stories featuring women who rise above challenges, defy societal norms, and discover their inner strength. Each story in this anthology is a testament to the resilience, courage, and grace of women who, when faced with adversity, discover their greatest themselves. These pages celebrate their journeys towards self-empowerment, showcasing how women can transform challenges into triumphs, embrace their full potential, and ultimately change the world around them.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 4, 2025

About the author

Shalini is a writer, practising doctor, and a mentor. .
Shalini has authored three books, which have been listed for various awards, and has contributed to anthologies. Her columns and short stories have also won citations and awards.

Her latest book One More Chapter is a collection of woman-centric short stories that are a testament to the indomitable spirit of women everywhere . The Way Home explores grief, healing and self-discovery, with a focus on mental health struggles of millennials. Stars from the Borderless Sea is a collection of three novella length stories that explore different facets of the most universal human emotion-love.

She is a recipient of the 8th Sarojini Naidu International Award for Working Women, and the N.N Jehnagir Scholarship towards creative writing.

Shalini has been an invited speaker at various Literary events and is a columnist and panellist for magazines and platforms. She has been invited to judge writing events and manuscript pitches and conduct writing workshops and career counselling sessions in prestigious schools and colleges. She has also been a guest on audio and video podcasts.

In her professional life. Shalini is a senior doctor in the public sectorhi. She has many scientific papers and publications to her credit.

She also a mentor to mid-career level women professionals as part of leadership programs for corporate organizations.