Priya's writing interest took off at a young age as she wrote poems, and narrated the lives of great leaders for a children's magazine, The Sapling, with the guidance of teachers at Vivekananda Vidyapith, an Academy for Indian culture and Indian philosophy. She also trained as a Bharatanatyam dancer for more than 10 years and completed her Arangetram, a debut performance of her formal dance training in 2009.

When she's not writing, Priya is a public health professional, working with nonprofits and the public sector, to improve access to healthcare services globally. After completing her Bachelors in Public Health from Rutgers University and a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University's School of International Public Affairs, Priya has recently entered into the world of property management and real estate. Priya currently lives in Totowa, NJ.