
Cover of my first book “I wish and Hope”…..
After four months of wait, at last now it’s time for me to share more details about my first book, with the real cover and real name. The support you people have given me during this journey is something great.
Now this book is almost there, to reach home of the people who want to meet this young Indian, who will make you laugh, who will make you think and who will show you the reality of the society he is part of .
In next couple of days, it will be available for sale in USA, UK, Canada and few other countries through “Amazon”. So I thought of sharing this with you. You are the people who inspire me and help me to come up with this one.
As I’ve written, in the dedication part of the book –
“To God for his blessings.
&
To my blogging friends who love me,
believe in me, encourage me and inspire me to write more.
This one is for you all…
Lastly, “I wish and Hope” you are going to like this book; and if not, then I can’t even guarantee you that I will return your money. 🙂 So for next couple of days, buy less vegetables drink less beers and coffee, watch less movies, make fewer calls on your phone and save few dollars, so that I can take them away from you. 🙂
I will inform you about it more in details soon. Till then do not forget to send your blessings my way. And do not worry, your blessing can reach me without an Indian Visa too.
The Wanderlust Gene
November 26, 2012
Congratulations – and very best wishes! What an achievement 🙂
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂
Priya Dubey Sah
November 26, 2012
Lovely! Waiting for it to be available in India. Every time I read your posts and comments, I think, “What a sweet person!” You’re bound to succeed. Congratulations on this stepping stone.
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thank you for all these kind words. They mean a lot to me. Yes, I hope it will be available in India soon. Let’s see!
She's a Maineiac
November 26, 2012
Wow, congrats, Arindam!!
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks a lot Darla!
littlesundog
November 26, 2012
Arindam, I love the cover!! Very beautiful and eye-catching! Be sure to let us all know when the book is available to purchase. I will be more than happy to support you, and I already know it will be a book I will treasure!
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thank You! Yes I will let you know when it will be available for sale. I hope it will be available in next couple of days. I hope and wish, I will live up to expectations with this book.
aleafinspringtime
November 26, 2012
My warmest and heartiest congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment Arindam!! I will be sure to send my blessings via Amazon 😀 So very proud of you! Sharon
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks Sharon. 🙂 You are always supportive. I hope you are going to like this book.
LuAnn
November 26, 2012
Congratulations Arindam! I’m looking forward to reading your book and wish you much success on this endeavor. Love the cover 🙂
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thank you LuAnn. I am glad that you like the cover. I have to spend lots of time and effort creating this cover. Let’s see now if you will like this book or not! 🙂
LuAnn
November 27, 2012
I’m betting I will! 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
🙂
Becky Green Aaronson
November 26, 2012
Congratulations, Arindam! Wishing you the very best on this exciting adventure.
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks a lot Becky. I hope people are going to like it. Finger crossed! 🙂
amira
November 26, 2012
This is wonderful Arindam 🙂 how exciting!!!
congrats for getting it through.
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks Amira. It’s a great moment for me too. 🙂
dearrosie
November 26, 2012
May I add my congratulations too Arindam on your huge achievement to publish a book and in English. I love the picture on the cover. Did you take it?
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thank you, Rosie Auntie! Yes, I took this picture on my visit to a village near my hometown. But I have never ever thought of using it as cover of my book. But at last I thought this book describes the theme of my book, so I went with it.
Elyse
November 26, 2012
Way to go, Arindam!!! Congratulations. I’m looking forward to reading it I don’t normally judge books by their covers, but this one would absolutely make me pick it up at the bookstore!
Arindam
November 26, 2012
Thanks a lot. When I was not sure if you people are going to like this cover or not, while I was making it. I am glad you like it. Now this book will be available in next couple of days, now I have to figure it out how it can reach few bookstores in US.
Life With The Top Down
November 26, 2012
Congratulations! This is such an accomplishment, one of many to come. I can’t wait to read it!
Arindam
November 26, 2012
I too can’t wait hear your feedback on this. I have to wait for few more days for that. 🙂
ZinalBhadra
November 26, 2012
Wow.. the cover looks great. What is it about?
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks Zinal. It’s a non-fiction book based on the life of a young Indian. I will reveal more about the book in my next post soon.
sash
November 26, 2012
love it. am buying 10 copies already! 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks. But I wonder, what you will do with those ten copies. 🙂
sash
November 28, 2012
gift 🙂
Arindam
November 28, 2012
OK. That’s great. 🙂
Jean Mishra
November 27, 2012
I love your cover! Congratulations, It’s got to be an exciting feeling!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 Yes it’s a great feeling for sure.
Hippie Cahier
November 27, 2012
What a wonderful accomplishment, Arindam! Congratulations and very best wishes.
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot Hippie. Great to see you in my blog after a long time.
Lakshmi Pramod
November 27, 2012
Awesome cover !!! Well done Arindam…looking forward to get a glimpse of your book. All the very best.
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot Lakshmi. 🙂
Joycelyn
November 27, 2012
Way to go!!! congratulations on your book! You must be in a high! 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Yes it’s a good feeling for sure. Thanks a lot. 🙂
justanotherwakeupcall
November 27, 2012
congratulations Arindam! Am sure the book will be a roaring success. The cover speaks of innocence ad happiness! Very appealing! best wishes 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot Sapna. 🙂 I too hope that it will reach to a large number of people. Let’s see.
justanotherwakeupcall
November 27, 2012
sure will! keeping my fingers crossed for you 🙂
earthriderjudyberman
November 27, 2012
Best wishes and much success on your book.
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you, Judy. 🙂
elisaruland
November 27, 2012
I’m SO excited for you, Arindam! I love the cover, is that you?
Congratulations and much success,
Elisa
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks Elisa. 🙂
No it’s not me. I took picture of this kid, during visit to a village near to my hometown.
elisaruland
November 27, 2012
I thought it might have been you when you were younger. It’s still a great shot, his expression is one of joy. You’re a great photographer!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you Elisa. I took this picture on this kid’s request. And I had no idea at that time, one day I would use it as a cover of my book. 🙂 Yes I too like the smile on his face a lot. The innocence and happiness is clearly visible on his face.
Deborah the Closet Monster
November 27, 2012
You have an interesting approach to marketing your book! That being said, count me in. I’m not supposed to be drinking beer or coffee right now (or ever again, actually) anyway. 🙂
CONGRATS!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Ha Ha! Thanks Deb. 🙂 I am really sorry if I have stopped you from drinking beer or coffee during this festive season of the year. 🙂
soumyav
November 27, 2012
Best wishes Arindam!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot Soumya. 🙂
ioanna aggelidaki
November 27, 2012
Congratulations my friend!!! Lots of good luck for your book! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you for the wishes Dear! 🙂
dadirri7
November 27, 2012
yes we love you arindam, congratulations, and good luck for your book … it is very exciting!!!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you, Christine! I know that you people love me . That’s why I dedicate this book to you all wonderful people.
Paula
November 27, 2012
This is HUGE, Arindam! I am happy for you 🙂 Here come my blessings 😉
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks Paula. Yes dear, your blessings have reached me safely. 🙂
Maxi
November 27, 2012
You did it! I am so proud of you, Arindam. As a novelist, I know what it takes to write a book. Congratulations, my friend, you have climbed a mountain. Today I will visit Amazon and buy your book.
Blessings ~ Maxi
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thanks a lot Maxi. Your blessings helped me a lot during this journey of being a blogger to being a writer.
And you can’t buy my book today, as it’s not for sale till now. I hope by tomorrow or day after tomorrow, it will be available for sale.
Snoring Dog Studio
November 27, 2012
Wonderful achievement! You should be very proud. I will be looking for it!
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you. Yes It’s very satisfying for sure. I hope you are going to like it. I am really nervous about it now. 🙂
Bella
November 27, 2012
Arindan, congratulations! I am in awe of your accomplishment! You are truly an inspiration to us all! 🙂
Arindam
November 27, 2012
Thank you Bella. But honestly, I do not think I have anything inspiring in me. But you people are true inspirations for me.
souldipper
November 27, 2012
What a thrill to discover that you’ve actually done this. I can hardly wait to have a read of this great tome, Arindam. Imagine! You certainly deserve to take a bow for such a great accomplishment.
Yes, many blessings for success in all you undertake.
Arindam
November 28, 2012
Thanks for the blessing Amy Auntie. Yes it was a tough task for sure. Specially to edit it and make it error free. That took almost three months. But I am glad at last I have done it. I hope you are going to like this book. Can’t wait to hear your feedback. 🙂
becwillmylife
November 28, 2012
Congrats, Arindam! I am so very proud of you and happy for you! Your cover looks spectacular. Best wishes for nothing but success with this endeavor.
~Becky
Arindam
November 28, 2012
Thanks a lot Becky. Honestly, I could come up with this book only due to all of yours support and blessings. Now I am waiting to hear if you are going to like the book or not.
Mal
November 28, 2012
Arindam, you’re great! What an achievement..a thrill that tingles, and I’m so proud of you.. My prayers..God bless!
Simply loved the last line of your post.. “And do not worry, your blessing can reach me without an Indian Visa too.” Phew, thank goodness! 😀
Arindam
November 28, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 Yes it’s all due to your prayers and support.
And as you said, these days may be the rules and regulation associated with different countries do not allow us to meet each other. But blessing, good wishes, love and prayers are something which no border can stop us from sending to each other.
sarada naidu
November 28, 2012
Congratulations Arindam.Its a wonderful achievement.Hope you will get whatever success you want to get from this book.Eagerly waiting to celebrate your success. Good luck!
Arindam
November 28, 2012
Thanks Sarada. I hope and wish it will be a success. Let’s see! 🙂
munchow
November 29, 2012
Congratulations, Arindam. Such an achievement. It must be very exciting to finally see the result of all that work. I send my blessing and look forward to seeing the book.
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thanks for the blessings Otto. 🙂 I hope and wish you are going to like my work.
superGdome
November 29, 2012
Congratulations, Aridam.
Wow, another new book on our way…I would love to have one copy of yours on my book shelf…
~ a bunch of love
Super G
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thanks a lot SuperG. Great to see you here. I hope you are going to like my book. 🙂
dreamtheimmpossible
November 29, 2012
Congrats and wish you luck… Looking forward to read it soon… 🙂
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thanks a lot Supriya. I think it will be available here soon. 🙂
Shakti Ghosal
November 29, 2012
This is absolutely fabulous news Arindam and I am so happy and proud for you. The fact that you have been able to reach this milestone speaks volumes of your focus and passion. I wish you great publishing success and beyond.
Shakti
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thanks a lot Sir. Yes it was not a easy journey and now to see it getting published is a different feeling. I may come up with few more books in future. But this one will always remain special to me.
Angelia Sims
November 29, 2012
Wow, wow, wow! That looks sooooo good! I love the happy, smiling boy on the cover. Awesome! So excited for you, and now I know what to add to my Amazon wish list when it comes out. 🙂
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thank you Angelia. Yes that’s why I decided to go with this picture. Actually my book is all about that only. It’s all about wishing and hoping for a better future.
I hope you will like the book too. 🙂
Zephyr
November 29, 2012
Congrats, Arindam! ‘I wish and hope’ you sell a million copies 🙂
Arindam
November 29, 2012
Thanks a lot for such a huge wish. Honestly even I am not wishing or hoping that it will sell a million copies. 🙂
belasbrightideas
November 30, 2012
Congratulations Arindam! The cover art is truly lovely as well! Good luck with your book!
Arindam
November 30, 2012
Thanks a lot Bela. 🙂 I am really happy to hear that you like the cover.
georgettesullins
November 30, 2012
Congratulations! So proud of you!
Arindam
December 1, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 I am so happy that at last you paid a visit to my blog. I have read many post of yours and let me tell you, you are a wonderful writer.
georgettesullins
December 1, 2012
I have enjoyed your responses on other blogs. But, I must take a moment to congratulate you. I am in a word BUSY…so sorry to be so mundane…I will try to be better at responding…
Arindam
December 1, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 You do not need to be sorry. I always read your post because I enjoy reading them. I hope We will be in touch now onward. I am somehow sure about that. 🙂
rangewriter
December 1, 2012
Congratulations! Lovely cover design. Good luck moving forward.
Arindam
December 1, 2012
Thanks a lot. I hope & wish you are going to like the book too. 🙂
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eva626
December 1, 2012
Congrats on your first book!!! i love the cover btw, very real and genuine !
its great
Arindam
December 1, 2012
Thanks a lot Eva. I hope you will like the book too. 🙂
shamasheikh
December 1, 2012
What an absolute joy to hear that “your” book is out Arindam…Mubarak!
I am so very happy for you and pray that this book is a roaring success and a precursor to many more….inshallah!
I look forward to reading it…this comes with lots of prayers and blessings for success and happiness always….amen!
God bless…
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Sukriya, Shamajee. 🙂 Inshallah I too hope it will do well; but honestly I’ve not much idea how to promote in countries where I do not have much contacts. Still I am trying my best.
As always thank you for your blessings. Your blessings mean a lot to me. And I think blessings are the only think that help a person to achieve his dreams. So I hope it will work for me too. And I also hope you are going to like my book too.
writingfeemail
December 1, 2012
Congratulations Arindam. This is so exciting. I wish and hope it is a bestseller.
Arindam
December 1, 2012
Thanks a lot Renee. I am too wishing and hoping. But more than the bestseller, I hope and wish that it will reach to a large number of people’s bookshelf.
writingfeemail
December 1, 2012
PS – when I download it to my kindle, can you send an autograph via internet to download to the book? I haven’t run across the way to do this yet, so you may be the test case.
Arindam
December 1, 2012
I will do that for sure. But I do not have any idea how you ca download my autograph to the book.
pattisj
December 2, 2012
Love this post, you must be so excited about your new book! Congratulations, Arindam. 😀
Arindam
December 2, 2012
Yes Patti. I am super excited. I wonder for how many days this excitement is going to stick with me. 🙂
Sunshine
December 5, 2012
Oh, such a blessing and so happy for you…I know you worked so hard to get to this point!! Happy YAYS!!! 😉 going to read the rest of your posts now…
Arindam
December 5, 2012
Thank you, Sunshine! Yes it was not an easy journey sure. But I am happy that at last I could reach the first destination. 🙂
Northern Narratives
December 11, 2012
This is wonderful 🙂
Arindam
December 11, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂
rommel
January 13, 2013
Congrats, Arindam. I put a picture of your book as one of my widget. 😀
Arindam
January 13, 2013
Thanks a lot Rommel. Your support means a lot,buddy! 🙂