Thoughts & Inspiration

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 04, 2026

The Silent Reader: Why Taboo Stories Stay in the Shadows

Explore the phenomenon of the 'Silent Reader' in contemporary Indian romance. Why stories about radical trust, open marriage, and secret desires often stay in the shadows of private DMs. Author Riteeka discusses the dance between tradition and modern desire.

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March 28, 2026

Your Voice Matters: Shaping the Future of My Stories

As an author, there is nothing more rewarding than hearing from the people who breathe life into my characters, the readers. I've recently expanded my presence across social media, and I need your help to grow this community of romance lovers.

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March 21, 2026

Is 'The Approved Affair' Real? The Truth Behind the Diary

Many readers ask if the scandalous, deeply intimate journey in my debut novel is purely my imagination. The truth is much more intriguing, the story of Aarti and Aditya was inspired by a real-life private diary shared with me. Here, I discuss the responsibility of fictionalizing a true story of radical trust.

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March 15, 2026

The Montreal Diaries: Finding Warmth in the Snow

Transitioning to full-time writing in Canada has been a dream. There is something incredibly peaceful about drafting intense, high-heat Indian romance scenes while watching the snow fall furiously outside my window. Here is a look at my current writing routine, and exactly how much chai fuels my daily word counts.

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