Soumya Ayer is captivated by the stories that objects tell, whether they are sculptures, ceramics, shadow puppets or textiles – objects that carry stories of a time, a place, and a...view moreSoumya Ayer is captivated by the stories that objects tell, whether they are sculptures, ceramics, shadow puppets or textiles – objects that carry stories of a time, a place, and a people long gone but who still shape our world. She is a published author of a series of books on Indian mythology for children. The Ghost of Malabar is her foray into fiction for children, weaving together her interests in the history of objects and storytelling.view less