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The Journal

Get to know Riteeka beyond the books. Follow her personal blogs to stay connected with her daily life, random thoughts, and writing journey.

April 24, 2026

The Catalyst: Writing Girish as the Third Pillar

How do you write a lover who isn't a villain? Exploring Girish's role in 'The Approved Affair' and imagining a character I never met through the eyes of a husband and wife.

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April 17, 2026

Conversations with Aditya: The Architecture of a Mature Marriage

While writing 'The Approved Affair', my conversations with Aarti's husband, Aditya, challenged everything I knew about marriage.

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April 10, 2026

The Missing Chapters: Why I Held Back (And Where We Go Next)

Aarti's diary was 350 pages long, but I only chose a fraction. Here, I discuss the creative burden of skipping chapters.

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April 04, 2026

The Silent Reader: Why Taboo Stories Stay in the Shadows

I am moved by the flood of private DMs I receive every day about my debut novel, yet the Amazon reviews remain silent.

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