Manjula Pothuri

I’m a women’s fiction author. I write emotionally layered stories about resilience, relationships, and rediscovery. My novels explore what it means to hold onto hope while embracing change.

When I’m not writing, I enjoy painting, spending time with family and friends, and discovering small, powerful stories hidden in everyday moments.

Author’s Journey

Manjula Pothuri embarked on her writing journey in the aftermath of her father’s passing, using storytelling as a way to navigate her grief and find solace amidst the mayhem that followed. Her once-perfect world seemed to shatter, but with the unwavering support of her husband, close friends, and two daughters, she discovered that writing could be a powerful outlet for healing and self-discovery.

Having spent her childhood in India and her adult life in the United States, Manjula now embraces a nomadic lifestyle, traveling the world and drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures and people she encounters. Through her stories, she explores themes of resilience, love, and the complexities of human emotions, connecting deeply with readers and offering comfort to those facing their own challenges.

Author’s Note

I began writing The Secrets That Hold Us in the months following my father’s passing. Grief is more than pain—it’s guilt, fear, and blame. But it also reveals what mattered most. In that silence, I was reminded of the greatest gift I’ve ever known: the unwavering love and support of my father.

Writing became my way forward—a space to breathe, to reflect, and to transform sorrow into something meaningful. Every story I’ve written during this time has grown from that place of pain, yes—but also from deep love.

This book may be fiction, but the emotions behind it are real. If you’ve ever struggled under the weight of expectations, carried guilt that wasn’t yours to bear, or tried to find your way back to yourself after everything changed—this story is for you.

My new novel, Threads That Weave Us, is now available! If you enjoyed Secrets That Hold Us, I think this one will touch your heart too.

The rainbow might not appear in the place you expect—but it will appear again.

—Manjula Pothuri