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A Literal Writer’s Journey's avatar

Is this getting released in the US?

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Deepa Paul's avatar

I don’t have a US publisher, so no plans of releasing in the US as of yet!

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A Literal Writer’s Journey's avatar

Arg! That sucks. Would love to read about your journey. I’ll follow this space.

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Awesome. Thanks for subscribing!

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MarciaDKistner's avatar

Perfection. Utter perfection. And I would go as far as to say the first cover ideas sucked! They looked like advertising for menstrual products or feminine sexual products. They would have relegated your book to a stack of ignored self-help books, not communicating the incredible person you are, the color and life and energy and truth of your writing and storytelling. Your cover art reminds me of the works of art that many mid century covers were - and Gunter Grass amazingly made his own cover art! (Google Dog Years, The Tin Drum, Cat and Mouse.) Your cover joins many great ones in triggering the "I have GOT to know what is in this book!" Bravo, Deepa! Gefeliciteerd!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Now tell me how you REALLY feel Marcia! Haha!

Aww, where would we creatives and artists be without our first drafts though? I think the earliest attempts have their place in the process, because you just have to start somewhere. I'm really happy with where we landed in the end, and I'm glad you love it too!

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Jen's avatar

Just love it! The pearl in the pod. The light showing through. Reading to reveal it’s true self! Good luck Deepa xx Jen

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Deepa Paul's avatar

I'm so glad you love it Jen!

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Carys Shannon's avatar

Beautiful! You are indeed the pearl 💚 Can't wait to read this, and sending you good wishes for your recovery and processing that melee xx

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Thank you Carys, I really appreciate your support!

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Tanmeet Sethi, MD's avatar

This cover is simply PERFECT. Truly. I went through a similar process of seeing the first covers and thinking, "Oh no, how do I say I don't like these?" But I am glad I persevered! Wishing you ALL the best of things with this book launch!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Whew, glad to know I wasn't the only one who's felt this way! Thank you Tanmeet, hope you're keeping well!

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Karen-Nicole's avatar

Love the cover! And thank you for explaining your process getting to this cover. It lands! Best of wishes to you

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Thanks so much Karen-Nicole!

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Grant Walker's avatar

That absolutely POPS. Congratulations, Deepa!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Glad you like! Thanks Grant!

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Vicky Hampton's avatar

Looks fantastic - so excited for you! Vicky x

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Aww thank you Vicky! x

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Wesley Verhoeve's avatar

Such an excellent issue!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Thanks Wesley!

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Bea Estragués's avatar

Love the cover and can’t wait to read your story!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Thank you Bea, and for sending the Amazon Spain link!

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Sarah Li-Cain's avatar

Congrats on the upcoming publication!

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Deepa Paul's avatar

Thank you Sarah! Time is just going to whiz by until May...

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Carrie Lou Hamilton's avatar

Congratulations Deepa. It looks beautiful.

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Welcome Home Amsterdam's avatar

I am so happy to follow you on this adventure! Very proud of you and look forward to reading your book! Will it be for sale at the ABC too? (not a fan of Amazon)

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