The Author
Aarti Upadhyay is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 14 years of experience spanning advertising, IT, and government consulting. A postgraduate from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, she also holds a PG Certification in Advertising & PR (Online) from MICA. Throughout her career, Aarti has skillfully blended strategy with storytelling, helping brands find their authentic voice.
Her debut book, Remnants: A Collection of Grief and Hope, is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and resilience — themes that reflect her deep engagement with human emotion and inner worlds. Aarti is an avid reader who lives and thrives on stories, both real and imagined. As someone who has spent her professional life shaping narratives, this collection marks a personal milestone in expressing her own.
Fascinated by human psychology, she often spends her free time studying emotions and observing the quiet, complex ways people connect and cope. She also firmly believes that dogs were created to show humans the purest form of love — selfless, warm, and unwavering. When she’s not lost in thought or deep in observation, she finds solace in the pages of a good book, the world of cinema, or the endless possibilities of stories she weaves on her own — blending imagination with insight to explore the beautiful messiness of life.
The Book
Remnants is a deeply moving and evocative collection of poetry that explores the intricate emotions of grief, love, loss, and healing. The poems are raw, intimate, and profoundly introspective, weaving together personal experiences with universal emotions that resonate deeply with the reader. It is not just about loss—it’s about survival. It’s about the pieces of ourselves we leave behind, the ones we cling to, and the ones we rebuild. For anyone who has ever lost, loved, or searched for meaning in their pain, this collection is a quiet companion.
A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Grief and Healing
Remnants is a hauntingly beautiful collection that speaks directly to the heart. Each poem is a tender excavation of pain and resilience, offering solace to anyone navigating loss. It’s a book that doesn’t just echo sorrow—it holds your hand through it.
Intimate, Raw, and Universally Resonant
With lyrical precision and emotional honesty, Remnants transforms personal grief into shared understanding. Upadhyay masterfully captures the quiet moments of healing, making this collection a powerful companion for anyone seeking comfort in words.