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Anjali Roongta is a passionate Indian author, poet, and storyteller whose words resonate with honesty, vulnerability, and imagination. Her work explores the inner worlds of young adults, complex family dynamics, mental health, trauma, and healing—often blending reality with fantasy, emotion with reflection.
She began writing at a young age, and over the years, her voice has grown into one that speaks for an entire generation navigating its way through a chaotic world. Her first major collection, Diary of a Twenty-Something: A Collection of Teenage Musings, touched hearts with its raw and relatable poetry. This was followed by A Tryst With Hope, which offers a deeply personal journey through pain, survival, and recovery.
Her storytelling doesn’t stop at poetry. In her novel Siya: A Suicide’s Argument, Anjali weaves themes of trauma, family, and magic into a powerful narrative that feels both real and otherworldly. Her fantasy and horror anthologies—Once and Thereafter, Once Upon a Sublime, and Once Upon a Time—show her versatility and ability to create entire worlds through words.
Anjali’s contributions to literature have not gone unnoticed. She has been awarded the Nex8 Author of the Year, Voice of Indian Literature, and the She Excellence Award, among others. She was also nominated for the prestigious Sahitya Sparsh Awards 2026. These recognitions reflect not just her talent, but also her commitment to writing with purpose.
Through every poem, story, and character, Anjali invites readers to look inward—to face the shadows and still find light. She believes writing is not just about expression, but about connection. Whether you’re reading her fantasy tales or her reflections on the pandemic in Realisations in Quarantine, you’re likely to find something that feels personal, moving, and meaningful.
Outside of books, Anjali continues to engage in research, journalism, and content writing, bringing the same sensitivity and insight to all her work. She is deeply interested in social issues, mental health advocacy, and exploring the ways stories can change the world.