Manoj Deka

Manoj Deka is a passionate storyteller, quality systems expert, and creative visionary who blends imagination with meaning in everything he creates. With a background in quality management and a deep love for myth, nature, and emotional storytelling, Manoj brings a unique perspective to the world of children’s literature.

He is the creator of Shrimplay: Rise of the Deep, a groundbreaking underwater adventure that turns shrimps into superheroes and coral reefs into kingdoms. His storytelling is vivid, heartfelt, and layered — combining themes of friendship, courage, and sacrifice in ways that inspire both children and adults alike.

Manoj is also known for his lyrical writing, emotional depth, and cinematic world-building that captures the heart and sparks the imagination. Whether he’s crafting tales of aquatic heroes or exploring human truths in his other works, he writes with purpose — to entertain, to inspire, and to awaken courage in every reader.

He lives in Bangalore, India, with his family and draws creative energy from his daughter, who is not only his greatest fan but also his biggest inspiration.