Neil D’Silva

Neil D’Silva is a bestselling Indian horror author, known for Maya’s New Husband, Yakshini, Haunted, and Playthings: Toys of Terror. His books have been optioned for screen, and he’s currently writing original stories for web series.
He has spoken at leading literature festivals like the Times Litfest, Bengaluru, and Shimla International Literature Festival, and on TEDx platforms about horror and writing. He served as president of the India Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and was jury chair for the Bram Stoker Awards® (short story category).
Neil is a frequent podcast guest, with appearances on The Ranveer Show, Pinkvilla’s HindiRush, The Speaking Tree, The Astro Arun Pandit Show, Ankhon Dekhi with Khooni Monday and more.
He’s an avid fitness enthusiast as well. When not writing, he’s busy training for marathons. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.
Fun fact: He was born on Halloween!