Author: Sonia Chatterjee

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 book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ stands tall with a rating of 4.8 (of 5) on Amazon

Diary, Deceit and Death stands at a rating of 4.8 (of 5) on Amazon today. My heartfelt gratitude to all the readers who cared to post a rating and review on Amazon and Goodreads.

Thank you for showering so much love on my second novel and letting me know how you are waiting for Raya’s next adventure. I must also mention how a couple of readers got the subtle message of social change in this fast-paced thriller so well.

So, if you have read the book, I would request you to please let me know your thoughts through WhatsApp, messages, mails and any other way you wish to.

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Happy reading!

Book signing on Maha Sasthi at our Durga Puja pandal

Thank you, Debashree, for capturing this moment and making the book signing an extra special moment for me, that too at our own UCC Durga Puja mandap on the day of Maha Sasthi.

I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I loved writing it.

Thank you for sending this pic after receiving the book

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Handing over a signed copy of my book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ to a dear friend

Meeting her,brainstorming ideas about marketing the book,having a wonderful dinner, and gifting her a signed copy of the book – that is all about last night with my favourite Anupama Dalmia who has been a constant cheerleader in my writing journey.

Anupama with my book

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Gifting my book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ to my school junior and a famous mountaineer

What an absolute delight to bump into my junior from school, Satyarup Siddhanta! This world-record holder mountaineer is an inspiration to the future generation and a force to reckon with.

I couldn’t have been happier while gifting him a copy of my new book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death.’ Hope you enjoy reading it and here’s wishing that we meet again very soon.

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Gratitude series Part 2 for Diary, Deceit, and Death

Thank you for the wonderful response to Raya’s second adventure ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’. I’m overwhelmed by the love and support from everyone who chose to purchase it, share pictures after receiving a copy, and let me know what they think of it after reading.

A few weeks ago, I began the gratitude series, thanking people who have rendered unwavering support to my dreams. I spoke about my family then. Today, I want to take this opportunity to thank my friends, who I call an extended part of my family and mentors, whose guidance helped me get better with every piece I wrote.

Gratitude

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Detective Raya Ray travels the world with her readers

When Raya’s adventures in my second novel, ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ travel cities, countries, and continents, it feels surreal to know that readers have found a travelling companion in my latest thriller.

Thank you, Arindam, for sharing the picture while travelling from Paris to Grenoble.

Thank you, Riya, for taking Raya along with you for a vacation to Garchumuk.

Book lovers also have some wonderful things to say about the second book in the series.

And multiple readers have shared the snaps after receiving their copy of the book. Here’s one of my dearest friends showcasing my book which seems to be in an elite company.

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The first review and rating of ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ – A Raya Ray adventure

There’s always something special about the ‘firsts’ in our lives. So, it’s quite natural that I’m on cloud nine with this wonderful and detailed review of my book ‘Diary, deceit, and Death’ which captures the essence of the story quite meticulously.

The first rating

Thank you reader for such a balanced perspective on the story.

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Who am I and what is my book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ about?

Hello! My second book in the Detective Raya Ray series has started reaching its readers and they can’t stop gushing over its gorgeous cover. Most of them have started reading their copies, while some are waiting for it to be delivered.

I thought of making a video on who I am, especially for those who are new to my writing journey.

Here’s me talking about my journey as an author and what ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ is about.

A bit about me and my book

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Unboxing video after receiving the author’s copies of my book ‘Diary, deceit, and Death’

The author’s copies of ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ arrived last evening. It feels surreal to hold the book, an outcome of my passion turned into a profession. Coincidentally, 7 years ago on the same day(13th Sep), I started my writing journey with the blog soniasmusings.com

An active blog, innumerable articles, a handful of research write-ups, and two Raya Ray adventures later, I can look back and say I’m glad I took the plunge.

While I was both excited and emotional looking at the set, the child behind the camera couldn’t wait for me to stop speaking because he had something to say about the book as well. So, don’t miss the ending for he has a message for all my readers.

The unboxing video

And I must mention Suhail from The Book Bakers for designing a gorgeous cover and finding one of the best publishing houses, Vishwakarma Publications for my book. Vishal Soni Sir and his team are a delight to work with.

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