Archive - Free Happiness

Writing a Tribute to Your Secret Self

And why this is one of the best parts of writing fiction.

Jun 15 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

What Maggie Rogers Taught Me About Ambition and Joy

"Numbers do not matter. What matters is how you make people feel."

Jun 1 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

May 2025

April 2025

I Can't Stop Thinking About Jonathan Groff's Tears

The actor, known for crying in public, gives me permission to accept my own deep emotions.

Published on Ministry of Pop Culture • Apr 27

Ramen, Dumplings & Fiona Apple

Musical meals as solace in difficult times.

Published on Ministry of Pop Culture • Apr 20

My Little Bit of Free Happiness Right Now

(Also, hello new subscribers!)

Apr 6 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

What I've Learned from Publishing Three Novels in Five Years

And what it took me three books to figure out.

Apr 1 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

March 2025

My First Celebrity Interview, As Told by My Twentysomething Self

A thrilling story straight from my diary!

Mar 23 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

I Discovered the Secret to Time Travel

Plus: Some fun news about THE OTHER LATA, my new novel!

Mar 16 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

February 2025

A Welcome Reminder of Happiness

I even turned it into a GIF. (Sort of.)

Feb 16 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

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