Vivek Lankamala is a software engineer by profession and a writer by passion. He hails from Kadapa in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and comes from a rural farming family. His parents continue to pursue agriculture, a background that deeply influences his writing and worldview.   Vivek's literary works reflect the lives, landscapes, and experiences of rural Andhra Pradesh. His published works include Lankamala Daarullo, a travelogue; Valapateddu, a collection of short stories; and Pottelu, a novel. Through his writing, he explores themes rooted in everyday life, culture, and human relationships with authenticity and sensitivity.