Priya Hutner
Writer. Storyteller.
Advocate for the
Literary Arts.
Chasing Nirvana:
A SEEKER’S STORY OF LOVE, LOSS, AND LIBERATION
A True Story by Priya Hutner
Raised under the spell of a charismatic female guru from Brooklyn, Priya Hutner grew up in a world of bizarre rituals, spiritual promises, and suffocating control. In this gripping memoir, she recounts her epic adventure to attain enlightenment and a daring quest to escape a cult-like community, reclaim her voice, and discover that true freedom comes from within.
AVAILABLE MARCH 3, 2026
A Writer for all Seasons
Priya Hutner is an author, journalist, and storyteller whose work spans memoir, food writing, environmental journalism, and spiritual exploration. Her writing has been featured in The Tahoe Guide, Moonshine Ink, Nevada County Arts' Muse Magazine, and numerous other publications. She is known for her evocative storytelling and in-depth features on food culture, environmental issues, wildfire and arts and culture in Northern California.
A passionate advocate for the arts, Priya is the co-founder and program director of the Tahoe Literary Festival, and the Truckee Literary Crawl.
At her core, Priya is a storyteller in all its forms—through writing, through food, and through the spaces she holds for others. Whether at the table, on the page, or in a workshop, her work is rooted in nourishment, awareness, and joy.
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.”
– Brené Brown