Everyone has a story by Savi Sharma

Book Summary:

Everyone Has a Story by Savi Sharma (first published August 2015, later republished by Westland and HarperCollins) is a heartwarming, inspirational romance that weaves together the lives of four deeply relatable characters . The story begins with Meera, a young HR professional-turned-aspiring writer searching for “the one story” that could touch millions. She encounters Vivaan, a banker consumed by wanderlust, Kabir, the warm-hearted café manager at Kafe Kabir, and Nisha, a shy café regular with secrets of her own . As their lives converge, Meera finds her story; Vivaan grapples with the pull between routine and adventure; Kabir helps others find their paths; and Nisha learns to let love in. Together, they explore dreams, friendship, love, and the intertwined mysteries of life—affirming that indeed, everyone has a story worth telling .

The novel was self-published and sold over 5,000 e-book copies within a month, prompting multiple publishers to vie for its rights. By early 2017, it had crossed 100,000 copies sold—an impressive milestone for a debut from a self-published Indian author . Critics and readers alike praised its emotive prose, authentic character arcs, and inspiring tone, branding it an "inspirational story of dreams, friendship, hope, love & life" .

About the Author:

Savi Sharma (b. 1993, Surat, Gujarat) is an Indian novelist and entrepreneur who began her career studying Chartered Accountancy before leaving it all to write her debut novel Everyone Has a Story—making her one of India’s first highly successful female self-published authors . Inspired by her own experiences, she channeled parts of herself into her characters: “Meera is a carbon copy of mine… Vivaan…that part of me who doesn’t just want to live but feel lively”. After the novel took off—selling over 100,000 copies in 100 days—she was picked up by Westland and later HarperCollins India .

In addition to fiction, Savi co-founded the motivational media platform Life & People, writing on positivity, meditation, spirituality, and the law of attraction . She has since published subsequent novels (This Is Not Your Story, Everyone Has a Story 2, Stories We Never Tell) and a non-fiction work, The Happiness Story. Known for her inspiring discourse, she often speaks at literary festivals and corporate events, encouraging others to pursue their dreams with courage and conviction