Author, Mandira Mazumder’s passion for writing started in her girlhood by writing diaries. She captured her joys and fears of life in the hilly town of Jamshedpur, which was her home.
Mandira lovingly remembers the old stately building in the city, surrounded by orchards. She grew up amidst flora and fauna.
As a girl, she had always been a Bibliophile who absorbed anything that came her way. She read classics in English, Bengali, and Hindi which enabled her to have a macro view of human life and a cosmopolitan outlook.
Later, in college, she was more drawn to the contemporary writings of DH Lawrence or Virginia Woolf.
Among others, Edgar Allan Poe, the Bronte Sisters, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sarat Chandra, Arthur Hemingway, Eriq Maria Remarque, Irving Stone, Brahm Stoker, Mary Shelley, and Daphne Du Maurier were her favorite poets and writers.
Her family introduced her to the world of Music and Literature. She loved reading War Novels and books on Global History. Her geo-political awareness evolved through family discussions, magazines, and English newspapers.
Hollywood Horrors fascinated her. Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde resonated with some of the quirky characters in her family. She often perceived their inner demons that led to the suffering of these impulsive characters who made wrong decisions in life.
Yet, some with a Machiavellian cold mind were deft in hiding their calculative schemes, dissimulating goodness.
Despite the ultimate human appeal and the note of redemption in her books, the dark psyche of human nature always fascinated her.
The paranormal stories of Tagore, with gothic elements, captivated her, and later, she developed a fascination for Stephen King.
Initially, her stories were published in Ezine from 2013 onwards. They recognized her with an Expert Author Certificate. She completed her creative writing course at the British Council with a distinction.
Mandira experienced catharsis by writing her first trilogy, “Even Caged Birds
Sing”(2020). It is about three phenomenal women battling the dark forces in their lives. Her gripping and entertaining rendition captured attention globally.
The book gave her a sound reader base and rave reviews.
Mandira’s next Crime Thriller, “Her Untamed Soul” (3 parts in 2021), was well-acknowledged by significant reviews.
She fine-edited the book and republished it as “Phoenix” in 2022. In the same year, she received the Asian Literary Award for the quality of her books.
After a long experiment, she completed her hauntingly riveting novel in 2023. This upcoming horror book, to be hitting shelves in 2024, is the first English gothic fiction blending European Gothic Tropes and Indian Setting.
The taste of India can be felt in the description of nature’s tropical beauty and its fearless tribal heroine, Zira who bloomed in the heart of the purple forest of Kalahandi.
Despite other intriguing characters, Zira is unique in her singular presence. She defies convention; drives the plot forward, and breathes a fresh life into the Saga of two generations of crime and curse.
What makes this book modern is its “psychological fear” that resonates in the mind and lingers.
The book portrays the Beauty and the Ugly in life.
Mandira is an English teacher to Senior Secondary Students. She has also guest-lectured in English at Indira Gandhi National Open University.
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Mandira is a writer of the insides. She writes of perils and turmoils in the woman’s heart allowing herself into the vortex of the tornado.

Mandira or Mandy as many of her friends and colleagues knew her. That’s how I came to know her first as a colleague and then as a friend. Usually we have misconceptions about English teachers that they feel superior to the rest! Well….I must admit I’ve never seen a more down to earth person who has no qualms about her command on a language which holds such a high place in our society! Her pronunciation, her vocabulary her way of using the language was all so well defined and her mannerism so cool never once she would make any one feel awkward. Very friendly and charismatic……well that’s how Mandy is. I wish her success in her new endeavour as a Writer.

I came to know Mandira Mazumdar as we were colleagues in the same school. Later I called her a friend. She is a brilliant teacher not just because of her clear concept but because she takes even the most uninterested students to a world of creativity and comprehension. The magic of her voice and storytelling power is unique. The next step for her was to tell her own stories in her own unique voice by becoming a writer. The path to her becoming a writer was painful and fraught with challenges. But she rose like a phoenix from the fire of pain and moulded it to the art of writing. I am an impressed observer of her amazing journey from a teacher to a writer. I wish her success in this endeavour.

Very rarely you come across a teacher who gives you more than textual knowledge. Mandira ma’am is that teacher who preps you for your boards and beyond. I have seen the most notorious students pay attention to her classes in awe, such is her captivating presence. And About her teaching skills, she makes English language an absolute cakewalk.

An excellent teacher with profound knowledge of english. Highly recommended for students aspiring for higher studies in English.

Coming from the quintessential Bengali background, the English language wasn’t really my forte, although I studied in an English medium school. If I may say so, it indeed was a boon to have been blessed with Mandira Mam as my English tutor in my high school. She has been a mother figure to me who nurtured my English language skills and honed up my speaking with ardent dexterity. It would be one of the most arduous tasks for me to put into words how supremely poised, esteemed and magnanimous she is inside out, as a person. Long story short, to say she is unparalleled as a teacher would still be a gross understatement.

The lady- Mandira mam taught me to speak up , to come out of my shell n shine ,she taught me wat a true feminism is .. Fierce ,bold , honest n a lady who knows wat she wants n is capable for… always a well wisher n a true teacher rare to find nowadays. Thnk u for being there n making my world a strong n bttr place by your presence n guidance.

When I was looking for tuition during my higher secondary I wanted a teacher for me to excel with English. With Mandira Ma’am I found more than that. She’s kind, engaging and unconventional. Her methods are relevant and result oriented.

You are the best teacher students could ever hope for! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! For the rest of my life, I’ll be extremely thankful for having a brilliant teacher like you. The lessons you have taught will be remembered forever while your inspiration will always give me the strength to succeed.

M Glad to be ur student ma’am.. Your guidance motivate n inspires us.. U show us ways and add meaning and solution to every single little things in life.. U r excellent the way u r and the best out of the lot.. u heals ignorance and inspires creativity.. Love u ma’am, our best mentor❤️

Mandira Mam’s way of teaching is so wonderful and refreshing! She is patient and supportive, knows how to motivate her students which helps in building confidence. She is great in narrating stories which always add humour and interest in the classes which not just made us learn English distinctly but also various other aspects of life as well, which will also help us to grow as an individual. Her passion and dedication towards her work is beyond words. Thank you so much Ma’am for being there always!

Mandira ma’am is the best English teacher I’ve ever seen in my life. When she narrates the stories to me, I feel as if I’m living the moment with the characters. She has the ability to make one fall in love with English. I’m proud to be one of her students. Her explanation of the poems are so lively that it seems almost real and also I can understand it deeply.

Mrs. Mazumdar taught me ISC English many years ago and I still remember how engaging, thoughtful, and effective her classes were. Though we studied in a small group, she was watchful of our individual strengths and gaps and guided us accordingly.

Your patience is second to none! I had so much trouble with some of the difficult parts of class , but you stuck by me and had faith that I’ll get there in the end. Thank you a lot Mam, Am really blessed to be one of your student.

I have never met such a soft spoken and supportive teacher in my entire school life! When I was promoted to class XI, Mandira Ma’am was our English teacher. I still remember how she used to explain us every single line and clear every doubt, several times without getting pissed off. Her intrigity towards teaching made all of us very comfortable with our chapters. Thank you Mandira Ma’am. My best teacher in school.