An alumnus of Presidency College (Kolkata), Delhi University, and XIME (Bangalore), Sonia Chatterjee holds two post-graduate degrees in Chemistry and Management and an MFA in creative writing from Writer's Village University. With eight years of experience in the banking sector as a Branch Head, she took a sabbatical from the corporate world to start her blog soniasmusings.com. Her blog consistently featured in the Top Indian Blogs list from 2019 to 2024.
Her articles have been published on various digital platforms such as Women's Web, Youth Ki Awaaz, Tuck's Magazine, and Period Magazine. She was invited as a speaker at the Breaking Barriers, Kolkata 2018 event by the Women's Web, at the Women Writer’s Fest, Kolkata, 2020, and the Crime Writers Festival, Kolkata,2025.
Sonia has written two detective thrillers titled ‘Deal of Death – Introducing Raya Ray’ (2019) and ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death – A Raya Ray Adventure’ (Vishwakarma Publications, 2024) and a non-fiction book on true crime titled ‘The Sanyasi Who Became a King’ (Sristhi Publishers, 2025). Her book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ was shortlisted for the PVLF Awards 2024-25 in the Best Fiction Category.
Sonia lives in Kolkata with her doctor husband and nine-and-a-half-year-old son.
My detective thriller ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ is now available in the Vishwakarma Publications stall (G-53) at the ongoing Pune Book Festival from 13th -21st December. If you are in Pune, please visit the venue to grab a copy.
The book is represented by The Book Bakers and published by Vishwakarma Publications.
My non fiction true crime book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ is now available in the Dilipraj Prakashan stall (D-33) at the ongoing Pune Book Festival from 13-21 December. If you are in Pune, please visit the venue to grab a copy.
What happens when a bunch of Kolkata based authors decide to meet at Peter Cat on a Sunday afternoon? Food, fun and adda. That’s what yesterday was about as I met up with some familiar and some new faces over chelo kebabs and cups of coffee.
Food and coffee
A quick trip to Oxford Bookstores to surprise Kolkata Bookworms where they were celebrating their third anniversary followed. This group is close to my heart for the role it played in my journey as an author until now. All my good wishes to this vibrant group of young readers.
Thank you, Arup Bose, CEO of Sristhi Publications for sharing this image of my book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at Bengaluru International Airport, T2 Terminal.
You can grab a copy from the WH Smith stores in airports across metro cities in India, in bookstores and on Amazon from the link below.
A few days ago I posted on ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ getting shortlisted in the Best Non Fiction category of the Pen N Paper Awards. It feels unreal to see my book published by Sristhi Publishers and represented by The Book Bakers in the august company of books by stalwarts like Amitav Ghosh and Dr Ramachandra Guha.
Overwhelmed and grateful for the love that’s coming my way.
And if you haven’t read the true story behind the mystery of the Bhawal Raja yet, here’s the link to do it right away.
It’s heartwarming to see the recognition my non-fiction true crime novel ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ is getting from multiple quarters. Thrilled to announce that the book has been shortlisted for the prestigious Pen n Paper Awards 2025.
A big shoutout to my literary agency, The Book Bakers and my publisher, Srishti Publishers & Distributors for their unwavering support and faith in my craft.
5/1/25 – My non-fiction true crime story ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’, represented by Suhail Mathur of The Book Bakers, edited by Stuti Sharma Gupta was published by Arup Bose of Srishti Publishers & Distributors.
Book signing
Cut to 5/11/25 – 11 months later, I ticked an item off my wishlist as I signed copies of this best selling book at the WH Smith store in Kolkata International Airport. Words aren’t enough to thank Arup and Shouvik Bose for making the necessary arrangements to execute the same. Thanks to the cooperative staff of WH Smith for a smooth session.
With my book babies
Dreams do come true if we keep working with dedication and focus. Forever grateful to my family, friends and readers for the love and support.
Some feelings are so special that it’s hard to express in words,even for an author.
Spotting my book
Here’s me, grinning from ear to ear, after spotting my book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ at the Kolkata International Airport before heading to our vacation destination.
A special moment
Thank you Suhail Mathur and The Book Bakers making my dreams come true.
Thank you Arup Bose and Srishti Publishers & Distributors having faith in my craft. Thank you Shouvik Bose the most amazing support in making this moment happen.