Cherry Hansra Narula spent several years of her childhood in various towns of the Himalayan region. School breaks were spent exploring the surrounding hill towns and villages. Nona and Daniel’s conversations depict interactions with grandparents and elders that occurred during these explorations. Cherry pursued studies in English and French literature, followed by a career in aviation. She believes that one thing constant in life is ‘learning’, and life can be continuously enriched, without a single dull moment, by taking a flight to read and learn. She created 'Goldfinch Storytellers' in 2020 to share sunshine stories. Her first book 'Nona and Daniel - Taming the Monkey' is dedicated to all grandparents.