Ep 21: Romance novelist Ruchita Misra: True love is like coming home
Feb 13, 2024 ·
55m 48s
A self-confessed die hard romantic, London-based Ruchita Misra’s latest novel https://www.amazon.in/Her-One-True-Love-Novel/dp/9356996113, published by Harper Collins India, took her five years to write. The plot is complicated, with both protagonists in...
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A self-confessed die hard romantic, London-based Ruchita Misra’s latest novel Her One True Love, published by Harper Collins India, took her five years to write. The plot is complicated, with both protagonists in committed relationships when they meet — Ekadashi is married and has a son and Fredrick, a handsome billionaire, is dating a celebrity. It doesn’t shy away from the hard questions, as Ekadashi’s mother (who chose duty over love some decades ago), stands by her daughter as she navigates a toxic marriage and constant put-downs by her partner, while feeling a ‘cosmic, electric pull’ towards Fredrick.
For Ruchita, who loves classic romances featuring the iconic Mr Darcy and Rhett Butler, her novels are all about “realistic escapism”, creating a world that is gentle and tender. Her advice on love — one may meet the right person at the wrong time, but life is short, so don’t let go of the chance at finding true love. For those in toxic relationships, it’s time to walk the dark path to freedom and create space for a healthy partnership.
“Love,” she says, “is complicated and doesn't happen overnight; love is peaceful and healing.” True love is about coming home. Listen in!
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Chapters:
01:05 Ruchita on writing romance novels
03:32 Her One True Love’s modern day issues in the backdrop of gentle, old world romance
07:34 Toxic marriages; the voice in your head becoming your critic
09:00 Reactions to the book, playing agony aunt to readers
15:30 Being non-judgmental and constructing complex characters
17:23 Is it kinder to let go of a relationship for “true love”?
19:47 Duty vs love
21:30 Finding love in one’s 60s in the book
23:00 Red flags don’t just disappear after marriage
25:30 When Ruchita’s friend wished to abandon her wedding
28:20 Discovering the characters as she writes
32:00 No “sex” in her books, “respecting her characters' privacy”
36:18 Love takes time, the emptiness of serial dating
38:43 Developing Fredrick’s character; the meet-cute moments
40:44 Whether that one true love exists
47:30 Her next book ‘The Girl and the Ghost’
48:00 Balancing motherhood, her day job and writing
49:00 Being genuinely interested in people’s stories
50:40 It’s important to invest in choosing the right partner
52:52 Message for Valentine’s Day; love is calming
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
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For Ruchita, who loves classic romances featuring the iconic Mr Darcy and Rhett Butler, her novels are all about “realistic escapism”, creating a world that is gentle and tender. Her advice on love — one may meet the right person at the wrong time, but life is short, so don’t let go of the chance at finding true love. For those in toxic relationships, it’s time to walk the dark path to freedom and create space for a healthy partnership.
“Love,” she says, “is complicated and doesn't happen overnight; love is peaceful and healing.” True love is about coming home. Listen in!
Follow and share to grow the conversation.
Chapters:
01:05 Ruchita on writing romance novels
03:32 Her One True Love’s modern day issues in the backdrop of gentle, old world romance
07:34 Toxic marriages; the voice in your head becoming your critic
09:00 Reactions to the book, playing agony aunt to readers
15:30 Being non-judgmental and constructing complex characters
17:23 Is it kinder to let go of a relationship for “true love”?
19:47 Duty vs love
21:30 Finding love in one’s 60s in the book
23:00 Red flags don’t just disappear after marriage
25:30 When Ruchita’s friend wished to abandon her wedding
28:20 Discovering the characters as she writes
32:00 No “sex” in her books, “respecting her characters' privacy”
36:18 Love takes time, the emptiness of serial dating
38:43 Developing Fredrick’s character; the meet-cute moments
40:44 Whether that one true love exists
47:30 Her next book ‘The Girl and the Ghost’
48:00 Balancing motherhood, her day job and writing
49:00 Being genuinely interested in people’s stories
50:40 It’s important to invest in choosing the right partner
52:52 Message for Valentine’s Day; love is calming
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: swishingmindsets@gmail.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
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