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.

May 01, 2026

The Collateral of Freedom: Navigating Family in an Open Marriage

One of the most persistent questions I asked Aarti was about her son. How do you raise a child while navigating an open marriage? Here is what I learned about the profound maturity it takes.

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.

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. Here is a look at the rare, mature perspective of a husband who chose his wife's happiness over societal ego.

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, the honesty of turning 2 pages into 20, and the struggle to find another story as authentic as 'The Approved Affair'.

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