About Smita
D. Talukdar
MA Journalist · Published Author · Digital Marketing Strategist
Shillong, Meghalaya, Northeast India
Three Roles. One Relentless Purpose.
Smita D. Talukdar is many things at once — and she has never apologised for any of them. She is a published author whose fiction confronts child abuse. She is a poet whose words map the terrain of womanhood. She is a journalist trained in the rigour of truth-telling. And she is a digital marketing professional who has spent over a decade helping brands find their voice.
Born and raised in the culturally rich hills of Shillong, Meghalaya, Smita's writing bears the imprint of Northeast India — its landscapes, its silences, its stories waiting to be told. Her MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the prestigious North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) gave her the tools; her life gave her the material.
She started writing poetry in 2008 — an act of private need that became a public vocation. Today, her two published books sit on shelves across India and are available globally on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play.
A Timeline of Purpose
First Poem Written
Smita begins writing poetry as a personal outlet — capturing emotions and observations from life in Shillong. A private revolution begins.
First Published Poem
Her first poem appears in print — the moment that transforms writing from a personal act into a public one. She never looked back.
Journalism & Media Career Begins
Smita steps into the world of journalism — reporting, anchoring for news channels, writing scripts for short films, and interviewing prominent personalities across Northeast India. Her early written works during this period appeared in print publications, including a contribution to the Ne Scholar magazine.
MA in Journalism — NEHU
Completes her Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from North-Eastern Hill University — building the academic foundation for her editorial and media career.
Content Development & Digital Marketing
Joins the marketing industry as a content developer for a pan-India techno-commercial magazine. Expands into SEO, campaign management, and full-funnel digital strategy for multiple brands.
Stop. No! — Published
Her debut novel, based on true stories of child abuse in Indian families, is published and made available globally. It becomes a landmark voice in child rights literature in Northeast India.
She and the World — Published
Her debut poetry collection traces the journey of girlhood to womanhood across two thematic parts. Published and available on all major platforms globally.
Book Reading Event — Livingstone Foundation
Hosts a live author interaction and book signing session, engaging students in conversations about child abuse, mental health, and the power of literature as advocacy.
Expanding Her Platform
Smita continues writing her third book, expanding her digital marketing consultancy, and building a global platform for Northeast Indian voices in literature and media.
What She Believes
Truth Over Comfort
Literature must be brave enough to say what people are afraid to hear.
Roots Matter
Northeast India's stories deserve global attention and she is here to give them that.
Women's Agency
Every woman's story is worth telling, and every woman's voice deserves space.
Child Protection
Children's safety is not a topic for whispers — it is a cause that demands loud, clear language.
Invite Smita Into Your World
Whether as an author, speaker, journalist, or marketing partner — there is a role she can play in your mission.