writing and publishing

The Best Book of 2025? Actually, It's Mine

On reinventing what "best" means during "best of" season.

Nov 14, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

My Secret to Writing a Novel? Watching TV

Sep 7, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Writing a Tribute to Your Secret Self

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

Jun 15, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

On My 'Week of Outfits' Photo Shoot

How I prepared + how I feel about it. (Spoiler: 🥹)

May 8, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Simple but Meaningful Gestures

On being seen and feeling seen.

May 4, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

My First Celebrity Interview, As Told by My Twentysomething Self

A thrilling story straight from my diary!

Mar 23, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Celebrating Wins When They Happen

In my case, it's a new novel and exciting new venture!

Sep 15, 2024 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Olivia Newton-John's 'Magic,' and What Comes After Realizing Your Life's Dream

A publishing pep talk.

Apr 7, 2024 • Kirthana Ramisetti

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