Shruthy Balakrishnan

Author and sketchbook artist, blending imagination and originality to create works that captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting mark.

Books

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Three things people don’t know about you?

Sketchbook, solitude, and songs no one else remembers, that’s my secret happy place.

What’s your greatest fear?

My greatest fear is that the overuse of technology, far beyond necessity, is quietly eroding human connections, diminishing empathy, and weakening values.

What is your greatest achievement?

Having a family that supported me with the freedom to choose my own path.

High point of your life?

Seeing my first book come to life.

Low point of your life

A tough phase of feeling stuck. But then it became the turning point that led me to writing.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mother

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Ekalavya,the self-taught archer whose determination & dedication inspires me.

Who is your favorite fictional villain?

Ekalavya, not by his deeds, but by the way he was cast as a rival and an outsider to the heroes’ world.

Who are your favorite authors?

Anthony Doerr, M T Vasudevan Nair, Anand Neelakantan, Chitra Banerjee, Elif Shafak, Wilbur Smith

What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

All the Light We Cannot See, The Alchemist, Ajaya, The Palace Of Illusions, The Kite Runner

Is there a book you love to reread?

The Alchemist

What are your 5 favorite movies of all time?

Capernaum, Hacksaw Ridge, Swades,Run Boy Run, Warhorse

One Superpower you wish you had?

The ability to teleport through time into the lost eras of kings and empires.

Your epitaph would read? /Last line in your biography would be?

Her strength was born from trusting destiny, and never from carrying regret.

If you had a time machine to take you back to any country and any time period, where would you choose to be for your childhood, adolosent , adult life and silver years?

I would love to relive my golden childhood in Saudi Arabia, continue shaping my adult life in the UAE, and embrace my silver years in the tranquilty of India.

If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

Mastering Keytar

Which book you wish you had written ?

I am all about writing my own tales, and I love it! Wouldn’t trade them for any other book.

When and where do you write ?

I write at home, whenever the mood strikes.

Silence or music?

Music

One phrase that you use most often?

No big deal

Do you have a writing ritual / superstition?

Not superstitious, and never was.

What’s your guilty reading pleasure?

Great Illustrated Classics, those hardcover books I cherished as a child. Can’t resist them even now.

Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

Write what you love, and let the world take it as it may.

Settled in the UAE, Shruthy is an HR professional turned writer and an ardent Indian mythology enthusiast. Though academically trained in business management, her true passion lies in the timeless wisdom of the Puranas and Itihasas, which she seamlessly weaves into her creative writing.

Her debut novel, The Stylists of Ayodhya, offers a fresh, grounded perspective on the Ramayana, reimagining its events while thoughtfully exploring the gaps between established narratives. Through her storytelling, Shruthy blends historical imagination with emotional realism, making ancient worlds feel both vivid and relevant.Her work highlights the inclusive and progressive spirit of early Indian society, long before rigid caste structures and entrenched patriarchal norms emerged. She emphasizes enduring values such as duty, loyalty, servant leadership, resilience, and deep human connection; qualities often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.

The Stylists of Ayodhya marks the beginning of her literary journey and her contribution to preserving and reinterpreting India’s rich cultural legacy for an emerging generation of readers.



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