Pratiksha Misra is an author, poet, and seasoned technology professional who has spent more than two decades in the tech industry—yet her truest language has always been storytelling. Born in Rourkela, Odisha, and now based in Media, Pennsylvania, she effortlessly bridges two worlds often seen as opposites: the logical realm of science and the mystical universe of folklore. Writing since the age of nine, she has built a literary voice that draws from both the rational and the supernatural, exploring the unseen forces that shape human emotion and belief.
Her latest work, Bhoota Gappa, is a first-of-its-kind Indian folklore horror epic that dives deep into Odisha’s rural and urban landscapes. The book uncovers forgotten supernatural stories while challenging the idea that belief in the unknown is limited to the uneducated or superstitious. Misra highlights how even technologically advanced societies quietly acknowledge mysteries that science cannot fully explain. At its core, the book examines how fear, grief, and loss influence the human psyche, often becoming coping mechanisms for emotions too immense to articulate.
Beyond her published works, Misra is a powerful voice on digital platforms. With over 100,000 followers on JustUtter, she has built a community that discusses love, life, trauma, healing, and the spectral edges of human experience. She is a working mother, an avid runner, and an animal lover—roles she embraces with the same intensity and curiosity she brings to her writing.
But Misra’s journey as a writer is also a deeply personal one. Her relationship with words began at a time when she needed them most. As a child grappling with anxiety and anger, she found refuge in libraries her late father introduced her to—shelves filled with folklore, fairytales, and imagined worlds that felt safer than her own. Writing became her sanctuary, helping her process everything from childhood confusion to the trauma of abuse she endured as a teenager. It became her way of fighting back, reclaiming her voice, and eventually empowering other girls and women who saw parts of their own stories reflected in hers.
Her professional writing journey took shape in 2008, when she left her job in Mumbai. A simple question—“Why don’t you start something of your own?”—gave birth to Innocent Thoughts, a small blog that soon blossomed into a meaningful creative space. Encouragement poured in, readers connected deeply, and Misra discovered the impact her words could have.
In 2022, she published her first book, Innocent Thoughts, marking a turning point she describes as the moment there was “no looking back.” Today, JustUtter stands 13 years strong with 127,000 followers, six published books, and six more underway. Thousands read her work every day—proof of the resonance her stories continue to carry.
For Pratiksha Misra, storytelling is not merely a craft. It is a lifeline, a bridge between worlds, and a compass that continues to guide her—and her readers—toward understanding, healing, and the mysteries that lie beyond what can be seen.
Website :- PratikshaMisra.com
Facebook :- https://www.facebook.com/justutter/
Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/thoughtswithinnocence?igsh=a2FydmFxMXB3dWV5
Contact Number:- 440-532-2833
