George Joseph K. (writer)

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George joseph K.
BornJune 10, 1955
Kaloor, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India
OccupationShort story writer, Novelist, Poet, Journalist
Notable works
  • Anantharam Sandhyayayi Ushassayi
  • Chevittorma
  • Avan Maranayogyan
  • Swayamvaram
  • Nilaavariyunnu
  • Mariyamma Enna Marimaya
  • Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha
  • Althara Vilkkanundu
  • Thiranjedutha Kathakal
Notable awards
  • T. P. Kishore Award
  • K. A. Kodungalloor Award
  • Lalithanjali Literary Award
SpouseLovely
Children2 children

George Joseph K. (born 1955), is an Indian short story writer, novelist, poet and journalist who writes in Malayalam language. He has published 9 books which include Anantharam Sandhyayayi Ushassayi, Chevittorma, Swayamvaram, Nilaavariyunnu, Avan Maranayogyan, Mariyamma Enna Marimaya, Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha, Althara Vilkkanundu and Thiranjedutha Kathakal and is a recipient of such awards as T. P. Kishore Award, K. A. Kodungalloor Award and Lalithanjali Literary Award.

Biography[edit | edit source]

George Joseph K. was born on June 10, 1955, in Kaloor, in Ernakulam district, in the south Indian state of Kerala.[1] He started his career as a journalist by joining Mangalam Publications where he worked for two years before joining Pen Books as the Publication Manager. Subsequently, he joined Janani Online Magaziine where he works as a Consultant Editor.[2] In between, he has served in the committees of Sahitya Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi.[1]

George Joseph has written a number of novels, short story anthologies and poems,[3][4] besides a memoir by name, Mariyamma Enna Marimaya (An Illusion by name Mariyamma) and is now serialising another memoir titled Athmahathyamunanpu (Suicide Point) in Malayala Manorama weekly.[5] DC Books has brought out an anthology of his short stories under the title, Thiranjedutha Kathakal (Selected Stories).[6] His novel, Avan Maranayogyan, has been included in the syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University.[7]

The first of the literary awards George Joseph received was K. A. Kodungalloor Award, which was followed by T. P. Kishore Award.[5] Lalithambika Antharjanam Sahityavedi awarded their inaugural Lalithanjali Literary Award to George Joseph for his contributions to Malayalam literature.[8][9] He has also received a Senior Fellowship of the Ministry of Culture by which he did a research on the writings of noted Malayalam writer, Sethu on the topic, The women and soil in Sethu's writings.[1]

George Joseph, who is active in Malayalam literary circles,[10][11][12][13] is married to Lovely and the couple has a son, Appu, and a daughter, Hanna.[1]

Selected bibliography[edit | edit source]

Title Year Publisher Genre
Chevittorma[14] 1985 Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangam Novel
Anantharam Sandhyayayi Ushassayi[15] 1990 DC Books Novel
Avan Maranayogyan[16] 1997 Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangam Short story anthology
Swayamvaram 2003 DC Books Novel
Nilaavariyunnu 2006 DC Books Novel
Mariyamma Enna Marimaya[17] 2011 DC Books Memoir
Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha[18] 2012 DC Books Short story anthology
Althara Vilkkanundu[19] 2021 Logos Books Short story anthology
Thiranjedutha Kathakal[20] 2025 DC Books Short story anthology

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Author Bio". DC Books. March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "About US - Janani". Janani Online. February 1, 2021. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  3. ↑ "George Joseph Forgotten Writer". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. ↑ "Manorama Hortus - Art & Literature Festival Speaker Profile". www.manoramahortus.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "George Joseph K Author Profile University of Calicut". University of Calicut. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Thiranjedutha Kathakal DC Books". DC Books. March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "KLF 2027 Kerala Literature Festival Speaker Profile". keralaliteraturefestival.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  8. ↑ "The ultimate value of Lalithambika Antharjanam's literature was the consciousness of freedom. — K. Jayakumar". www.keralasabdam.in. March 31, 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  9. ↑ Manorama News (March 24, 2026). The first Lalithanjali Literary Award awarded to George Joseph and Ee Sandhya. Retrieved 2026-03-31 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Kathasandhi" (PDF). sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-10-10. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  11. ↑ "George Joseph K pays homage to Joseph Vyttila and Victor Leenus". @mathrubhumi. January 10, 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  12. ↑ "George Joseph K remembering writer Thomas Joseph". ‘അവന്റെ ഓർമകളുടെ വേദന ഒരു നീറ്റലായി മനസ്സിൽ നിറയുന്നു’ (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  13. ↑ "Manorama Hortus Art & Literature Festival Nov 27–30, 2025". www.manoramahortus.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  14. ↑ "Chevittorma - Audiobook - George Joseph.K - ISBN 9789395334303 - Storytel International". www.storytel.com. March 30, 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  15. ↑ K., George Joseph (March 30, 2026). "Anantharam Sandhyayayi, Ushassayi". University of Calicut. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ George Joseph K (2012). Avan maranayogyan (in മലയാളം). Kottayam: Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society Ltd. ISBN 978-81-7130-747-0.
  17. ↑ "Mariyamma Enna Marimaya". University of Calicut Library Catalog. March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha". University of Calicut Library Catalog. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  19. ↑ K., George Joseph (March 30, 2026). "Althara Vilkkanundu". Amazon. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ K., George Joseph (March 30, 2026). "Thiranjedutha Kathakal". DC Books. Retrieved March 30, 2026.

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