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S S Merce

Meet Shelma – The Delightfully Distracted Daydreamer and Code-Wrangling Wizard! Born and raised in the enchanting southernmost district of India, Shelma hails from Kanniyakumari—a place famed for its tourism, yet somehow still unexplored by its own resident daydreamer. Living with her parents and elder brother, she grew up in a large family surrounded by local folklore and magical realism. Math problems? Not so much. Instead, she was lost in fantastical tales, dreaming up worlds far more exciting than arithmetic. By day, Shelma is a Senior Software Engineer, battling bugs in code with the Read More...

Meet Shelma – The Delightfully Distracted Daydreamer and Code-Wrangling Wizard!

Born and raised in the enchanting southernmost district of India, Shelma hails from Kanniyakumari—a place famed for its tourism, yet somehow still unexplored by its own resident daydreamer. Living with her parents and elder brother, she grew up in a large family surrounded by local folklore and magical realism. Math problems? Not so much. Instead, she was lost in fantastical tales, dreaming up worlds far more exciting than arithmetic.

By day, Shelma is a Senior Software Engineer, battling bugs in code with the same valour as her mythical heroes fight for justice, often swearing up a storm over a particularly stubborn bug fix. By night, she escapes to a parallel universe filled with epic quests and legendary adventures—armed with coffee and surrounded by ghosts that prefer to keep a cautious distance.

"The Land of Ataraxia: Genesis" has been her passion project since the 8th grade, though it was once put on hold when her friends deemed the idea as silly as she was. But with encouragement from true friends and loved ones, she’s thrilled to finally share it with the world. Initially hiding behind the pen name S.S. Merce due to low self-esteem, therapy has since emboldened her to proudly publish under her real name. Shelma isn’t just an author; she’s your fellow daydreamer, coffee enthusiast, procrastinator, and avid pet lover who visits her friends' pets (who wisely give her a wide berth).

When she’s not dreaming up her next (potential) masterpiece or diving into fanfiction, you’ll find Shelma curled up with her beloved Pokémon plushies, notebook in hand, drawing inspiration from both the world around her and the depths of her hyperactive mind.

A firm believer in the power of storytelling to whisk us away to unknown realms, she invites readers of all ages to join her on this unpredictable journey—even if she’s as clueless about the destination as you are!

For a delightful mix of writing process sneak peeks, book recommendations, and general chaos, follow her on Instagram @shelma_sahayam, or dive into her whimsical musings on her website ssmercity.net.

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Ataraxia Chronicles

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Ataraxia Chronicles: Dawn of Genesis (Illustrated Edition) – A Riveting Journey Into Mystery, Power, and Destiny

Unleash the Power of Ataraxia with stunning new illustrations, a deep glossary, and an exclusive appendix!
Step into Ataraxia Chronicles: Dawn of Genesis, a reimagined and enhanced version of The Land of Ataraxia: Genesis. This epic fantasy returns with vivid art that brings its rich world to life, plus detailed lore expansions to enrich

Ataraxia Chronicles

Books by S S Merce

Ataraxia Chronicles: Dawn of Genesis (Illustrated Edition) – A Riveting Journey Into Mystery, Power, and Destiny

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Meet Shelma – The Delightfully Distracted Daydreamer and Code-Wrangling Wizard!
Born and raised in the enchanting southernmost district of India, Shelma hails from Kanniyakumari—a place famed for its tourism, yet somehow still unexplored by its own resident daydreamer. Living with her parents and elder brother, she grew up in a large family surrounded by local folklore and magical realism. Math problems? Not so much. Instead, she was lost in fantastical tales, dreaming up worlds far more exciting than arithmetic.
By day, Shelma is a Senior Software Engineer, battling bugs in code with the same valour as her mythical heroes fight for justice, often swearing up a storm over a particularly stubborn bug fix. By night, she escapes to a parallel universe filled with epic quests and legendary adventures—armed with coffee and surrounded by ghosts that prefer to keep a cautious distance.
"The Land of Ataraxia: Genesis" has been her passion project since the 8th grade, though it was once put on hold when her friends deemed the idea as silly as she was. But with encouragement from true friends and loved ones, she’s thrilled to finally share it with the world. Initially hiding behind the pen name S.S. Merce due to low self-esteem, therapy has since emboldened her to proudly publish under her real name. Shelma isn’t just an author; she’s your fellow daydreamer, coffee enthusiast, procrastinator, and avid pet lover who visits her friends' pets (who wisely give her a wide berth).
When she’s not dreaming up her next (potential) masterpiece or diving into fanfiction, you’ll find Shelma curled up with her beloved Pokémon plushies, notebook in hand, drawing inspiration from both the world around her and the depths of her hyperactive mind.
A firm believer in the power of storytelling to whisk us away to unknown realms, she invites readers of all ages to join her on this unpredictable journey—even if she’s as clueless about the destination as you are!
For a delightful mix of writing process sneak peeks, book recommendations, and general chaos, follow her on Instagram @shelma_sahayam, or dive into her whimsical musings on her website ssmercity.net.

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