About the Book

The River Woman and Other Poems by Renu Roy is a haunting and lyrical collection that glides between the real and the surreal, weaving moonlight, memory and mortality into a singular poetic vision. With a bold, experimental spirit, Roy plays with language and form to create verses that shimmer with emotional depth and musicality. These poems pulse with the quiet urgency of love, loss, nature and time—inviting reflection while stirring the imagination. A seamless blend of fantasy and the familiar, this volume refuses easy categorization, offering instead a rich tapestry of feeling and thought. Roy's voice flows like the river she evokes: timeless, fluid and unforgettable.