Chikki Bites is a collection of short stories for children and young readers. The stories are fun to read and at the same time have values and life lessons that make their way to a kid's heart. Sunil Shivasale is a seasoned techie who moonlights as a writer. He is vastly influencued by the writings of JRR Tolkien, SL Bhyrappa, Shivarama Karantha, Charles Dickens, JK Rowling and the stories of Panchatantra. His love for the fantasy genre can be seen across his book shelf and writings. Apart from writing, the author enjoys photography, cooking and spending time with his pet cat.