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Reenita is a founder, executive-level content, operations, & marketing leader, and prolific writer. With multiple years of experience in media, entertainment, communications, tech/innovation and wellness industries in the USA and Asia, she grows organizations, ranging from early stage startups through mid-size businesses, through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy. She has served as Head of Marketing at SRI International, Silicon Valley's pioneer science and deep tech research institute, VP of Content at hibooks/Otto Radio producer/presenter for Bloomberg and award-winning host for RTHK Radio 3 in Hong Kong. Reenita founded, built and sold Ayoma, a health and wellness brand, and has written seven books - five non-fiction and two fiction. She has contributed to The Hindu, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India and National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney and more. She is a limited partner in the How Women Invest fund which specifically invests in women owned companies. She is working on her next novel and has recently launched Chapter by episode, a digital publishing platform for immersive chat fiction stories with diverse themes.
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FAIRY TALE OF
NEW YORK

An Enemies-To-Lovers Holiday Romance in the Heart of New York City

A holiday fling, two worlds colliding, and one choice that changes everything.

Holiday magic? Not for me. It’s all sparkle and hype, far from my South Asian roots. But days before Christmas, I meet Liam—a wild-hearted Irish musician with a velvet voice and a reckless charm daring me to let go.

I can’t stand his belief in miracles, his rule-breaking grin… or that he called me a soulless Grinch! But something about him draws me in. Soon  I’m saying yes to his dare: one night to see the holiday magic he swears is real. New York pulls me into a whirlwind romance.

A rooftop kiss melts the frost; his raw version of Fairytale of New York sinks deep. One night turns to a promise of forever.

…. Maybe this fairytale isn’t over yet.

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Vermilion Harvest

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This Story Has Everything

This book has everything - history, romance, politics, culture wars, family. And even though the story tokes place over a hundred years ago in another country, the ideas and dilemmas apply to today in the US. Love it.
ellebee11
An Interracial Love Story During Turbulent Times

Reenita has written a story about interracial love set in the background of colonial India. It’s an absolute page turner with a great twist near the end. I just couldn’t put it down and highly recommend it as a must read for everyone
DVS1
Timeless And Thought-Provoking

Vermilion Harvest is set in a tumultuous and harrowing period of India’s colonial history that I knew nothing about. The story of Aruna and Ayaz is thrilling and timeless in showing how two people from different cultures can experience love in challenging circumstances. Aruna is a brave and independent woman and a keen interpreter of the political upheaval that threatens her community. Through her eyes, we understand the complexities and dangers of daily life in India in 1919 and appreciate how one woman of conviction dares to make a difference.
camlady
A Must Read!

Reenita Hora spins a beautiful and tragic story about young love struggling to survive in a colonized and divided India. Set in 1919, Vermilion Harvest is a deep dive into Indian culture and history during a period of atrocities committed under British rule that will haunt readers, leaving them feeling heartbroken, yet optimistic for a better future.
TahoeBookLover13
A Must Read!

I just finished this book a few days ago. It's a love story wrapped in a historical drama, highlighting the horrific tragedy at Jallianwala on April 13, 1919. This gripping page-turner taught me a piece of history that was new to me. I was hooked from the first page to the last one.
A Reader from the North
Forbidden Love In The Turmoil Of Colonial India

This story transported me to the India of the Raj. I was a voyeur in each meticulously painted scene, immersed in the milieu of the sights, sounds, smells and vibrant colours, watching a romance unfold despite the cultural challenges and political suppression of the British Empire. The love story grows. The political tension builds. A concerned mother's protective love is evidenced through the spicy flavours and smells of the kitchen. Something has to give. This is an engaging tale from beginning to end and well worth the investment of my time.
Fitz66
A fantastic novel for children with a blend of reality, fiction & mythical background that I read in a long time! It is a book about a 12 year old boy’s life, his troubles & thoughts are reflected through each page with precise details. I was intrigued by the book while reading it’s prologue and knew in an instant that I will have it on my bookshelf for sure (how I wish it happens with every book so I know where to invest my time reading in, however, unfortunately that is not the case with every book). It starts with a dream and that is where all the adventures & action take place.I simply love how the author has played beautifully with words and written an adventurous story-line on struggle, culture, roots & teachings of Ramayana. A story so well connected and reasoned, I don’t think there was a scope of picking out a mistake.
Megha Jain
This book will have you laughing out loud. It will keep you reading into the night to see what life has in store for these lovable characters who leap off the page and capture your heart and your imagination. Reenita Malhotra Hora’s novel, Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mom a Life and a Man, is a highly recommended and delightful five-star read.
Chanticleer Book Reviews
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S5 Ep 1 – Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh Book Launch

Welcome to Season 5 of the True Fiction Project. 

We are kicking off this episode with something a little different. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about the new book they are launching July 15, 2024, written by our very own Reenita Hora! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer’s impending tragedy.

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S5 Ep 1 - Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh Book Launch
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VERMILION HARVEST

"While India struggles to break free, two lovers try to forge a life together inside the uneasy calm. Reenita creates a stunning love story amidst one of the darkest moments in modern Indian history. Read it!"
Saugata Mukherjee
Head of Content - Entertainment, India WarnerMedia
VERMILION HARVEST

This book has everything - history, romance, politics, culture wars, family. And even though the story tokes place over a hundred years ago in another country, the ideas and dilemmas apply to today in the US. Love it.
ellebee11
VERMILION HARVEST

Reenita has written a story about interracial love set in the background of colonial India. It’s an absolute page turner with a great twist near the end. I just couldn’t put it down and highly recommend it as a must read for everyone.
DVS1
VERMILION HARVEST

Vermilion Harvest is set in a tumultuous and harrowing period of India’s colonial history that I knew nothing about. The story of Aruna and Ayaz is thrilling and timeless in showing how two people from different cultures can experience love in challenging circumstances. Aruna is a brave and independent woman and a keen interpreter of the political upheaval that threatens her community. Through her eyes, we understand the complexities and dangers of daily life in India in 1919 and appreciate how one woman of conviction dares to make a difference.
camlady
Operation Mom – How I got my mother a life… and a man by Reenita Malhotra Hora – YA – Realistic Fiction/Humor – 11th grade and up – What could go wrong when you try to redirect your overly involved mom’s focus? Did you ever think that you could spice up a parent’s romantic life? Here’s one special humorous fiction young adult book set in India that I really enjoyed. Solid, entertaining story all the way through with a variety of twists and turns that kept me laughing. I also enjoyed the natural integration of technology throughout…
The Styling Librarian
Reenita Hora has used good language which makes you even more interested in the story. I wasn’t sure by the plot that the story would be able to impress me enough but the way first half has been written creates enough excitement in you to know what happened in the climax. Few scenes are wonderfully described by the authoress. My personal favorite is the one where she gets to know about her mother’s history and get surprised as to why is she being restricted to get obsessed by Ali Zafar.
Abhilash Ruhela
When it comes to Indian tradition, usually you’d expect mothers to be setting up their daughters and not the other way around. And you’d never expect a daughter to scour internet dating sites to find a boyfriend for her mom. Hora twists the norms of what you’d expect as her colorful narrative paints the picture of dysfunctional Indian families. And what family isn’t dysfunctional? It’s so nice to see it in a South Asian context.
Mary Steebs
The Best part is The conclusion. Nothing can be as amazing as that. After reading it I was like “How can the Author make something so sad the happiest moment in the book??” It is such a beautiful ending that I must have read it around five times just to relive the emotions I felt while reading it.
Vibha Hegde
Effortless writing and a great mixture of mythology and fiction makes, When Arya Fell Through The Fault, a good read for people of age in general, but I think that kids would find it more interesting in particular because of the plot, setting and vocabulary used. The seamless transition from real to unreal, in the book, makes it more interesting. The cover of the book, is very apt wherein you can see Arya between good and the evil. My concluding thought of the book is that it conveys the message that the stories of Ramayan are still valid and has great learning for life.
Kaushal Mahesh Gupta
A fantastic novel for children with a blend of reality, fiction & mythical background that I read in a long time! It is a book about a 12 year old boy’s life, his troubles & thoughts are reflected through each page with precise details. I was intrigued by the book while reading it’s prologue and knew in an instant that I will have it on my bookshelf for sure (how I wish it happens with every book so I know where to invest my time reading in, however, unfortunately that is not the case with every book). It starts with a dream and that is where all the adventures & action take place.I simply love how the author has played beautifully with words and written an adventurous story-line on struggle, culture, roots & teachings of Ramayana. A story so well connected and reasoned, I don’t think there was a scope of picking out a mistake.
Megha Jain
This book will have you laughing out loud. It will keep you reading into the night to see what life has in store for these lovable characters who leap off the page and capture your heart and your imagination. Reenita Malhotra Hora’s novel, Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mom a Life and a Man, is a highly recommended and delightful five-star read.
Chanticleer Book Reviews
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Featured Book​

FAIRYTALE OF

NEW YORK

A holiday fling, two worlds colliding, and one choice that changes everything.

Holiday magic? Not for me. It’s all sparkle and hype, far from my South Asian roots. But days before Christmas, I meet Liam—a wild-hearted Irish musician with a velvet voice and a reckless charm daring me to let go.

I can’t stand his belief in miracles, his rule-breaking grin… or that he called me a soulless Grinch! But something about him draws me in. Soon  I’m saying yes to his dare: one night to see the holiday magic he swears is real. New York pulls me into a whirlwind romance.

A rooftop kiss melts the frost; his raw version of Fairytale of New York sinks deep. One night turns to a promise of forever.

… Maybe this fairytale isn’t over yet.

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