About Me
My Story
Kiran Dellimore is an author and innovator residing in the beautiful, historic Dutch city of Utrecht. Born in Barbados in 1979, to a Trinidadian mother and a Vincentian father, he was raised with pride in his ‘mixed-up’ Afro-Caribbean heritage and a passion for storytelling. He is the author of Squash Diary: The Story of How Squash Saved My Life, Fresh Ereba: A Collection of Caribbean Bedtime Stories for Children, Walking in Footsteps of Promise, Children of the Ocean God and Ning Ning: A Collection of Caribbean Bedtime Stories for Children.
Kiran attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1997 to 2000. Later he transferred to Columbia University in New York where he completed a dual degree in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering in 2002. From 2002 to 2010, he attended the University of Maryland at College Park, graduating with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering in 2005 and 2010, respectively.
Currently, Kiran is translating his debut historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean God, into spanish, as Hijos de Dios del Mar. This translation is slated for release in late-2026. In addition, Kiran is working on his sophomore historical fiction novel, entitled Warner’s Bacchanal.
Why I Write?
Storytelling is an integral part of West Indian culture that has been handed down from generation to generation since time immemorial. I am deeply honored to contribute to this intangible cultural tradition by sharing my personal experiences as well as the creations of my imagination. My writing celebrates the vibrant culture and history of the West Indies, by bridging the gap between the islands and the West Indian diaspora to spark pride and nurture connection to our rich heritage.