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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 3d

The moment has arrived! "Vermilion Harvest" is officially on shelves across India!

Find my new book EXCLUSIVELY at your local Crossword Bookstore today. We're stocked in major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, & many more.

Can't make it to the bookstore? You can order instantly on Amazon!

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 6d

Why do I keep coming back to Idlewild? Maybe it’s the whisper of the woods… or maybe it’s the incredible storytellers who gather here.

Grateful that OPERATION MOM has been honored with the 2025 CineStory Asian & South Asian Writers Scholarship.
@cinestoryfoundation

#operationmom #cinestory

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 13d

1919. Amritsar. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre. A love story written in blood and memory.

Vermilion Harvest — a historical India love story where heartbreak and hope rise from the ashes.

#VermilionHarvest #HistoricalFiction #India1919 #LoveInHistory #SouthAsianVoices #historicalromance #linkinbio☝️

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 16d

Honored to have Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh featured in The Hans India.

Thank you to Askari Jaffer and The Hans India for spotlighting this story and the deeper questions it asks about history, trauma, and belonging.

👉 Read the full article here: www.thehansindia.com/life-style/b...

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 17d

Born at Navratri’s dawn. Turning 55 at Dussehra’s blaze. Some birthdays are cosmic bookends, not just cake and candles. 🔥

Which Ravanas are you burning this year?

Read the full story 👉 #linkinbio

#Navratri #Dussehra #Vijayadashami #BurnYourRavanas #ShaktiRising #LifeCycles #Reenita_Storyteller

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 19d

In 1913, a house in San Francisco became the unlikely birthplace of a revolution.

Thrilled that "Revolution's Wife" is an Official Selection at the Atlanta Women's Film Festival!
@Candace Egan
@atlantawomensfilmfest

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 20d

East coast roots. West coast waves. Same unbreakable crew. 🌊

#EastMeetsWest #UnbreakableCrew #LifelongFriends #MalibuReunion #CoastToCoast #FriendshipForever #CollegeToNow #malibuvibes

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · 24d

Manifesting magic!

My comedy screenplay OPERATION MOM adapted from my award-winning YA romcom book just snagged the @cinestoryfoundation Asian & South Asian Voices Scholarship AND made semifinals for @the_writers_lab.

#linkinbio

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm beyond excited to announce that I'll be going LIVE on BookTok this Wednesday, September 17th, at 6:00 PM EST with the incredible ashleylynnreads!

Ashley is a phenomenal book reviewer who has not only read but also reviewed and loved Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh!

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 12

Day Zero at Stowe Story Labs— a pause before the story kicks into motion. Vermont skies, crisp air, and the sense that tomorrow begins a new chapter. ✨✍🏽

#AskAnAuthor #WritersJourney #AuthorLife #ScreenwriterLife #WomenWhoWrite #SouthAsianStories #IndieAuthor #StoryLabLife #CreativeCommunity

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 12

A Dream in Development: My Screenplay, 'Warp Speed'!

I'm incredibly proud to announce that my kids and family screenplay, "Warp Speed," has been selected by the esteemed Stowe Story Labs for their Feature Retreat!

Thank you to the entire team at @stowestorylabs for this incredible opportunity.

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 10

Story squads united at the LA Kids Book Festival 🎉 From magic shawls to pirate babies, every corner overflowed with imagination. Authors, illustrators, readers—we were all kids for a day.

💬 Tag a bookworm who needs to see this.

#LAKidsBookFestival #KidLit #CIBAs #SouthAsianStories

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 9

In this incredible episode of the True Fiction Project, I'm sitting down with some of the best minds in literature to reveal the true stories that sparked their imagination. You'll be shocked by the tales that gave birth to their incredible books.

Ready to get inspired? Listen now!

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 8

In SHADOW REALM, Arka prowls the aisles of Amoeba Records. One Nirvana vinyl. One dare. One shot at belonging with The Boys. 🎶🔥 San Francisco’s icons aren’t just scenery — they test him.

👉 What album would you risk everything to steal for acceptance?

#ShadowRealm #UrbanFantasy #SanFranciscoStories

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 8

Made it onto The Black List.

No, not the FBI’s Most Wanted.
The one where my script got an 8+ and my ego briefly levitated. 🚀

Now accepting snacks, caffeine, and Hollywood calls.

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is my journey as an author, a look at how a dream becomes a reality.

Stories have a powerful impact, and this is a look at what goes into creating one. Every story has the power to change minds, shape cultures, and inspire generations.

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 1

A love story set to the rhythm of chaos.

Amritsar, 1919. A teacher with dreams. A rebel with a cause. Their paths cross just as a city's fate unravels.

What happens when two hearts defy a nation on the brink?
Find out in Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh.

#JallianwalaBagh #Amritsar1919

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Sep 1

Exactly a week from today! I’ll be there with my picture book ‘Sundri & Mundri’s Lohri adventure’ along with a host of award-winning children’s book authors - all winners of the Chanticleer International Book Awards!

A big thank you to the @laphil @weholibrary and @lakidsbookfestival

#linkinbio

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Aug 28

My friend Ganesh.
Showed up again today.
Still removing obstacles. Still adjusting my deadlines.

#ganeshchaturthi #ganeshchaturthi2025 #ganpatibappamorya #bappa #removerofobstacles #festivalvibes

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Aug 27

Katherine Heigl dreams of fae princes. I dream of a spouse who trusts me with an iron. Clearly, we’re both living in fantasy. ✨ (And we both love dogs)

#Romantasy #BookishHumor #WritersOfInstagram #AuthorLife #AmWriting #RomComVibes #FunnyReels #BookTok #MarriedLifeHumor #ReadersOfInstagram

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚 Spotted Vermillion Harvest shining in the bestsellers section at Relay, Hyderabad Domestic Airport! ✈️

If you’re flying from here, don’t miss picking up this gem—perfect for an in-flight read that will stay with you long after you land.

#vermillionharvest #relayhyderabadairport #travelreads

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Aug 21

Stopped at Andersen’s Pea Soup in Gustine 🍲—saw the windmill and instantly thought of Solvang 🌬️✨ That magical town where I dreamed up my Christmas stories.

#ChristmasMagic ✨
#Hallmark 🎄
#Solvang 🌬️
#WarpSpeed 🚀
#CineStory 🎬
#1497Writers 📚
#ScreenwriterLife 🎥

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Aug 20

“At 10, I didn’t live the horror of Partition — my family escaped while on a holiday in Shimla. But the stories I heard from elders still echo with pain, resilience, and transformation.”

🎧 Catch this heartfelt episode of True Fiction Project with Shukla Lal, author of Rano & Phulo.

#IndiaAt75

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reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Jul 29

When a Mumbai teen decides to matchmake her own mom to get some freedom…
It turns into the most hilarious plan EVER! 😂
🎯 Operation Mom — Available now on Amazon.
📚 Link in bio to grab your copy!
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#operationmom #desicomedy #booklovers #romcomreads #funnybook #yafiction #reenita_storyteller

reenitastoryteller.bsky.social @reenitastoryteller.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌿 Protect nature — because every second, it’s protecting you. 💚
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#natureheals #protectnature #earthlove #sustainableliving #reconnectwithnature #reenita_storyteller