Sebastian Pallithode
Sebastian Pallithode is a prolific Malayalam writer and novelist from Alappuzha, Kerala, India who had received many awards and recognitions for his work. He has written more than 32 novels, including Nirangalude Rajakumaran, Agnus Dei, Judatheruvu, Jeevichirikkunavarude Manasil, Thorathe Peyyunna Mazhayil, Theophinachan: Oru Manushyasnehiyude Velipadukal, Pope John Paul II and Jeevithavum Kaalavum.
In April 2014, he received the first Ponjikkara Rafi literary award for his short stories in several Malayalam magazines and dailies.