Books
My Light Reflections
Dr. Monita Soni's "My Light Reflections" invites readers to explore the diverse illuminations of light, spanning landscapes from Huntsville, Alabama, to Mumbai, Jaipur, the Aravalli hills, gardens, wilderness, a "reflection pond," kitchens, artist studios, and pathology labs. The book serves as a lesson, lexicon, legend, story, and travelogue, offering the gift of laughter and exquisite joy. Dr. Soni's reflections, ranging from moonlight to sunlight, science to art, create a trajectory of life. Her poetry evokes a sense of awe, nurturing the creative spirit with reflections on family relationships, including a father who quotes Bhagavad Gita and Arabic poetry, a son in Jaipur, and a daughter described as a moon-maiden. The book captures the essence of sisterhood, bed tea moments, and "butterscotch laughter," weaving a tapestry that traces the soul's journey to the place where the "thousand petal lotus blooms."
Flow Through My Heart
"Flow Through My Heart" is an exploration of life's mysteries, revealing the inherent virtue of humanity through stories and poems. Author Monita draws confidence from her faith, guiding readers to embrace challenges and joys mindfully. Infused with childlike wonder, she asserts that a fulfilling life comes from accepting each moment. The book's diversity shines with humor in "Aunties of Sector 8" and "A Riddle in My Porridge," compassion in "Mumbai Maidens," and "A Healing Touch," and love in "A Photo Blessing" and "A Sugar Cube Moment." Nostalgia is woven into "What can a Daughter Give?" while resilience surfaces in "The Wise Turtle." Monita's unwavering parental devotion is evident in "My Name in your Mouth and in Not Forgotten." With a magical touch appealing to various genres, the author hopes these pages find a cherished spot in readers' hearts and permanent collections.
52 Weeks of Sun (Featured In)
Since 1984, Huntsville’s WLRH public radio station has given local writers three minutes every Monday morning to read whatever they chose, to show their lives in the beautiful Tennessee Valley. These are their stories from the remarkable year of 2021: The boy who felt the world change when Yuri Gagarin left the Earth. The wild boys from the hills who thought parrots were painted pigeons. The Madison teenager who is Indian in appearance but All-American as she travels the world. The flamboyant woman who insisted that her friend's coffin be large enough for her headpiece and ball gown, only to find it would not fit in the grave. A bittersweet tribute to our Zoom romances this year. And much, much more as fifty-plus very vivid stories by Tennessee Valley writers try to make sense of it all.
Literary Contributions
