About the Author

Dr.R.J.Kalpana Ph.D is a passionate storyteller dedicated to crafting compelling tales that resonate with readers. With a flair for blending drama, romance, and intricate plots, she has created multiple bestselling series that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Academic & Literary Contributions

Dr. R.J.Kalpana Ph.D is a distinguished scholar, perceptive writer, and critic with an extensive body of work. She earned her PhD in Feminist Issues in Indian Women Writers from the University of Mumbai, where her thesis, A Critique of Feminism, was widely praised for its originality and clarity.

Her acclaimed three-volume series on Feminist Issues in Indian Literature—Feminism and Family, Feminism and The Individual, Feminism and Sexual Poetics—was released at the International Conference for Commonwealth Literature and is set for a re-release in May 2025.

She has also contributed to the Encyclopaedia of Hinduism and has played a significant role in translating and transcribing the ancient Sangam text Nalayira Divya Prabandham into English, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.

Creative Works

A prolific writer, Dr.R.J.Kalpana Ph.D’s literary works span multiple genres, including novels, short stories, and poetry. Her poetry collection, Temple Dreams, has been widely recognized, with her works featured in American Poetry Anthology, Sahitya Akademi, and notable Haiku journals like Acorn and RoadRunner. The second volume of her poetry is scheduled for release in March 2025.

Her research interests extend beyond literature into areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Spirituality, further showcasing her interdisciplinary expertise.

Legacy & Family Heritage

Dr.R.J.Kalpana Ph.D hails from a lineage of distinguished intellectuals. She authored The Atheist Disciple, a biography of her great-great-great-great-great grandfather, a founding member of the Adyar Theosophical Society and the Bellary Theosophical Lodge. His son later established the Sanmarga Theosophical Society in Hyderabad, continuing the family’s legacy of philosophical inquiry and reform.

Professional Endeavors

She is the Founder-Director of Athena Consultancy, a knowledge systems consultancy, and the Founder of Pen and Ink Solutions, a publishing firm committed to fostering literary excellence. She holds a Six-Sigma Green belt. SAP Business Suite Consultant, Masters in International Business

Spiritual & Heartfulness Training

Dr.R.J.Kalpana Ph.D has been a dedicated trainer in Heartfulness Meditation since 2007 and is actively involved with the Heartfulness Institute, contributing to the promotion of Heartfulness and well-being

Awards & Recognition

Her contributions to literature, leadership, and poetry have been widely recognized. She has received:

  • Exceptional Leader of Excellence Award (2018) – Women Economic Forum

  • Muse Poetry Award (2018)

  • WOMEN ICON AWARD – 2025 @International Women Summit 2025
    In honour of her outstanding leadership, dedication to her field and significant contributions to ‘Mission Viksit Bharat.’

“I begin my writing with a clearly defined plot and characterisations but once the writing commences, the characters take over. They have a life of their own. They elucidate, articulate, live on far better terms than the terrains I have charted for them.”

– Dr.R.J. Kalpana Ph.D