Nitya Neelakantan

Nitya Neelakantan is a Learning and Development professional, author and yoga teacher from Bangalore. Her debut novel, Rudrabaan was self-published in 2021 and is available on Kindle. 

Her latest novel Navapashanam, published by Readomania in 2023, was one of three finalists at the first-ever Archer Amish Awards for Storytellers. This award was presided over and judged by Lord Jeffrey Archer and Amish Tripathi. 

Nitya graduated with a degree in Hotel Management before moving into the learning space. But, having indulged in writing poems since a young age, she felt compelled to tell grander stories on larger platforms. And so began her days of writing novels. 

When not working, reading, or teaching yoga, Nitya enjoys travelling with her husband, son and furry dog-babies. These travels have helped her gain deep insights into India’s folklore, legends, architectural splendours and hidden marvels. India’s rich cultural tapestry weaves its way into her stories, where contemporary themes blend seamlessly with mythical elements.