Priyanka Arora (born 1982) is an independent consultant by profession and a creative writer by passion. An observer of life, a theist, and a nature enthusiast, she finds inspiration in long drives, treks, and nights spent gazing at the stars. Residing in Mumbai with her husband, Gaurav, and their son, Aansh, Priyanka embodies the belief that true creativity thrives when coupled with editorial freedom.
Her journey as a writer began in her late teens, when she quietly started penning poems, memoirs, and short stories. For years, much of her work remained unpublished, kept alive only in private notebooks and journals. In March 2023, she took the bold step of self-publishing her first book, Glory – Eternity Aspired, an anthology of poems celebrating nature’s mystery and beauty. The following year, she published The Insatiable In Me, a collection of poems exploring the intricacies of human relationships. In April 2025, Priyanka expanded her creative canvas with Gulmohar and Other Short Stories, a semi-autobiographical anthology of memoirs, vignettes, and short stories.
Gulmohar and Other Short Stories reflects Priyanka’s long-nurtured desire to preserve stories and experiences that might otherwise fade away. The collection, described by the author as “part memoir, part fiction,” captures personal experiences through three sections—Memoirs, Vignettes, and Short Stories. The memoirs are not just nostalgic reflections but windows into cultural traditions, individuality, conflicts, and social order. The vignettes, concise and evocative, employ rich language to strike at the subtle and sublime dimensions of human existence. The short stories lean toward fiction but are rooted in real experiences, addressing broader social issues while retaining a personal touch.
The book is distinctive in its structure. Each section begins with prose inspired by foreign words that have no direct equivalent in English. These words serve as gateways, guiding readers into deeper layers of meaning of the narratives. Priyanka also intersperses her narratives with vernacular language, capturing local dialects and colloquial expressions to preserve authenticity and immerse readers in genuine conversations. Her use of “Mithoo” as a recurring character—sometimes as herself, sometimes as a fictionalized version—adds an element of duality and intrigue.
Priyanka acknowledges that her writing has often been shaped by life’s fleeting and intense moments. She recalls scribbling during train rides, while traveling to frosty landscapes or quiet beaches, by the fireside, in hospital rooms, and during sleepless nights after personal losses. Rainy nights and moonlit skies often became her companions in writing. These experiences, marked by both solitude and reflection, have been distilled into her work.
True to her philosophy of creative freedom, Priyanka occasionally employs intentional and deliberate “erring” in her writing—what she calls the “Derring Effect.” This stylistic choice reflects her belief that creativity thrives in free thinking and that literature must push the boundaries of conventional knowledge.
Priyanka Arora’s works are more than literary pieces; they are living testaments of memory, culture, and human connections. With her unique blend of memoir, fiction, and poetic prose, she invites readers to not only read but to reflect, engage, and find meaning in shared human experiences.
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