First Book: WAVES
Waves was released on October 7, 2017. This book is a collection of poetry regarding Ritu's life for the past 25 years; themes include abuse, trauma, oppression, misogyny, feminism and healing. Although it's a collection of poetry, this book is put together in order of chronological events to tell a story. Ritu incorporated the poetry and prose she wrote while growing up into this collection.
With 310 pieces published in this poetry book, Waves has made its way across the globe since its release, with readers from the US, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, India, England, Greece, Italy and other parts of Europe. Regardless of the highs and lows, the waves of life are necessary for growth. It's a reminder that the waves can push us, pull us, drown us, and seem endless- but it is up to us to learn to row, sail, swim, and find the shore no matter how tough the sea of life can be.
Waves is currently available for purchase on Amazon. Signed copies are available on rituniverse.com/shop
Second Book: YOUNIVERSE
Youniverse was self-published on October 10, 2019. Youniverse is about your universe, you hold the ability to create your reality. Youniverse is a 26-year journey of consciousness through experiences with narcissistic abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, love, heartbreak, loss and spirituality.
This book is different from Waves in the sense that Ritu asks more questions in this collection of poetry; questions meant to provoke the reader into deeper thought. You are the youniverse and the youniverse is within you, meaning that you have the power to create the life that you want. All of the power resides in every single atom of your existence, and you're here on Earth to test your creative skills. Remember that life happens for you, not to you.
Youniverse is currently available for purchase on Amazon. Signed copies are available on rituniverse.com/shop