Born on 23rd August, 1938 in Calicut, P. Vatsala is a noted novelist and short story writer. She has more than 200 stories and 18 novels to her credit.

Important Works:
Nellu, Agneyam, Kooman Kolli, Chaver, Kanal, Nambarukal, Palayam, Arakkillom, Vilapam, Rose Mariyude Akarangal (All Novels). Thirakkil Alpam Sthalam, Pazhaya Puthiya Nagaram, Anupamayude Kavalkaran, Karutha Mazha Peyyunna Thazhvara (All Stories).

Awards / honours:
• First Kunkumam Award - Nellu (Novel)
• Kerala Sahithya Akadamy Award - Nizhaluragunna Vazhikal (Novel)
• C H Mohamad Koya Awad - Chaver
• Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award & Pro. Sujatha Award- Vilapam
• Katha Award - Panguru Pushpathinte Then.

Portions Held:
• Member, Advisory Committee, Sahithya Akadami, Delhi.
• Ex-member, Kerala Sahithya Akadami.
• Member, Board Of Directors Of SPCS, Kottayam.
• Chair Person, M. N. Sathiarthy Trust.
• Member Kerala Sahithya Samithi.