Dr Sonika Sethi — Author, Poet, Blogger, Columnist, and Editor — is an Associate Professor of English at S.D. College, Ambala Cantt., with over two decades of inspiring young minds. As the visionary Festival Director of Literaria, Ambala’s first literature festival, she has put her city on the literary map. Her insightful columns, over a hundred of which grace the pages of Hindustan Times, The Tribune, and more, resonate with readers across India. She pens two popular blogs — Fireflies in the Jar on the Times of India and The Economic Times web portals, and Spell-Bound by Sonika on Rhyvers.com — offering reflections that linger long after reading. As Executive Editor of Rhyvers Beat, she nurtures new voices while curating meaningful literature. With ten books to her credit, spanning poetry, fiction, translations, and edited anthologies, her works have earned prestigious accolades, including the Times of India Auther Award long-listing, Asian Literary Society awards, and a place among India’s Top 50 Legendary Women by Diva Planet Magazine. A passionate speaker and mentor, Dr Sethi conducts workshops on storytelling, creative writing, IPR, and communication skills, inspiring countless learners to find their own voice in the world of words.