I’m Avirupa Basu—a PhD in Business Management, writer, and firm believer that the best stories often hide in the smallest moments. My background taught me to understand markets and people; writing taught me to turn that understanding into characters, contradictions, and occasionally questionable life choices.

My stories are shaped by chance encounters, quiet conversations, lingering memories, and the emotions that live between the lines. I believe that even the briefest tale can spark reflection, evoke nostalgia, or remind us of the unexpected ways love appears in our lives.

This website is a home for my collection of my creative writing, including articles about my debut indie novel Oops My Heart Did a Somersault (which I loved writing and promoting more than anything in my life). Each piece on this website is crafted to be short enough for a quick read while leaving behind an emotion or idea that stays with the reader.

Whether you're here for a moment of pause, a touch of whimsy, or a story that fits into a busy day, I hope you find something that resonates with you.

 

Thank you for visiting and being part of this journey.​​

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