I am not a business person, neither I know the art of selling things. So I need to accept it. But it makes me really happy seeing that few of you have decided to buy my book.
I realize that, I am a person who started speaking English a language that’s neither my first nor my second language at the age of 18. English is a language, I am not blessed with since the moment I was born in this world unlike most of the people who born in the developed world. Still I practiced hard and I am still practicing it, so that one day I will be perfect. And I am not one among those brilliant students my country’s education system gives birth to; so to reach people living in different countries with my book is a big achievement for me for sure. I hardly care about money. But this time numbers do matter to me. So I am looking at that figure, which is showing how many people are buying my book. Because I want to reach as many people as possible with this book.
I do not know if I worth those 14.99$ you people are spending on buying my thoughts and although I would like to return my share of royalty to you if you people are not going to like my book. But as you all know it’s not possible. But yes, if you do not like my work then do tell me honestly (You can mail me), so that I will pass on that money to a person who is in need of that money and I believe he deserves it more than me as I could not live up to your expectation.
Although I want to earn as much as I can with this book; still your opinion are going to tell me if I worth your money or not.
And I am in talk with a “T-Shirt manufacturing company”, so that I will come up with T-Shirts with the cover of the book of “I wish and Hope”
on It.And I’ve asked them if they can transfer all my share of profit to any charitable organization which works for betterment of children in undeveloped countries. But it’s a long process. For that I’ve to show them the business of my book. Although I do not like to use the term “business”with any creative form. But it’s the real side of any creative process once the product building process gets over. So the numbers matter for sure.
And most importantly, as soon as you receive the book please do not forget me to send a picture of it. I am waiting to see a glimpse of my child. 🙂 And if you think it’s a good book then please do not forget to go back to my book’s page in amazon to give your feedback on it.
“If the writing is honest it cannot be separated from the man who wrote it. –Tennessee Williams
georgettesullins
December 3, 2012
My father too, learned English at 18 and went on to be a rocket scientist. Literally, the sky, –er– global sales and t-shirts, too– is the limit 🙂
Arindam
December 3, 2012
No I learned English when I was 10 years old. But I started speaking it at the age of 18. 🙂 And it’s really funny how we used to speak in English those days, there is a chapter in my book on this. And let me tell you it’s really funny. We still laugh remembering those days.
Yes I agree sky, global sales and t-shirts – are the limits. 🙂
Deborah the Closet Monster
December 4, 2012
Georgette, comments like this are why I should take out more time to read comments!
Arindam, I just “liked” the book and got my own copy. Thank you and best wishes.
Arindam
December 4, 2012
Thanks a lot Deb. Now I am waiting to hear that you like my work in this book. 🙂
2e0mca
December 3, 2012
Somehow, I doubt that I will ever drag together a book and publish it. So I shall take great pleasure in reading your’s 🙂
Good Luck,
Martin
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Thank you!I hope you are going to enjoy reading this book. 🙂 At least I am wishing and hoping for it. 🙂
Elyse
December 3, 2012
I’ve ordered it and can’t wait to read it. BUT — when I put in your name on Amazon, the book didn’t come up. When I put the title in, it didn’t come up. ONLY by clicking on the cover on this post was I able to order it. You might need to check with them about that!
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Thanks a lot, Elyse. 🙂 But kindly can you check it once again if it’s working perfectly now. Because few hours earlier one of my friends called me seeing my book in amazon.
I am waiting for your reply. I wish & hope it’s working fine now. 🙂
Elyse
December 3, 2012
This time when I put in your name, I didn’t get it. (There was a picture of it in my “recently ordered” page, though. When I put the title in, it did come up. I had tried it both ways before and neither worked. This time one of two worked, which is a great improvement. But folks who know you are going to search by your name!
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Ok let me check, these days nothing is going my way and this time nothing much changed. 🙂
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Please do let me know if it’s working by trying out once again later in your free time. I tried here just now, and it showed up. So I am finding it difficult to figure out the error.
Elyse
December 3, 2012
I tried it just now and it is working — with your name and with your title. Maybe there was just too much traffic of folks rushing to buy it? 😉
Arindam
December 3, 2012
If that’s happening then I am on my way to DC. 🙂 And please do not forget to send me a picture of my book with you and your feedback on my mail id. Your feedback means a lot to me 🙂
Elyse
December 3, 2012
OK!
Arindam
December 3, 2012
🙂
Deborah the Closet Monster
December 4, 2012
It took 24-48 hours for all impacted systems to have my book’s data, so Arindam might’ve experienced the same.
Hippie Cahier
December 3, 2012
I just ordered a copy and I will now rush home to the mail box every evening until it arrives.
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Thanks a lot Hippie. 🙂 Now I hope I am going to live up to the expectation with my book. If not then. nothing will disappoint me more. I am really nervous now. 🙂
Hippie Cahier
December 3, 2012
You have already accomplished something that so many dream of doing. In my mind, you’ve already exceeded reasonable expectations — the rest is just extra. 🙂
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Thanks a lot for the vote of confidence. I was really in need of this today, Hippie. As you can guess I’ve never ever paid for being a writer before. So the pressure of living up to the expectations of everyone who is buying this book is making life difficult for me these days. So thank you for the support.
Hippie Cahier
December 3, 2012
That kind of worry means you are truly a writer. 🙂 I hope you don’t mind, but I added to that pressure by posting about your book today.
Arindam
December 3, 2012
Ha ha! 🙂 A “thank you” from bottom of my heart for you, Hippie. But believe me, now I am really feeling that pressure. I hope things are going to be lighter for me, once you are going to tell me that you like my book. Until then I’ve to handle this pressure of being a writer. 🙂
groovylove
December 4, 2012
I just ordered your book, Arindam, and I’m eagerly awaiting it’s arrival! So happy for you ~ CONGRATS!!
Arindam
December 4, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 And I am eagerly waiting for your feedback. I wish and hope you are going to like my book too. 🙂
Maxi
December 4, 2012
“I Wish and Hope” is on the way to my house, Arindam. Not to worry, your book will do fine.
Blessings ~ Maxi
Arindam
December 4, 2012
Thanks for the vote of confidence Maxi. Do let me know if you like it or not. 🙂
belasbrightideas
December 4, 2012
Arindam, you are such a sweetheart. I hope you have wild success with this endeavor! Teeshirts would be fabulous! Love the image. As for starting to speak English at eighteen?! Wow. Wow. I am always super impressed with Asians and Europeans who know several languages. I learned Spanish and French in school, and was always too shy to use them in conversation. And because most people speak English even in their own countries, we Americans can be very lazy that way. Super impressed, Arindam!
Arindam
December 5, 2012
Thank you, Bela. Yes we have to deal with this language problem a lot. We suffer the most because living in small town and villages we only speak our local languages and when we come out from our comfort space to pursue our career we have to deal with this language problem. There is a chapter in my book, describing this issue and it will make you laugh for sure. 🙂
sash
December 4, 2012
Boss, could you pls share a link to buy and ship to Hyderabad? Thanks. Sorry for asking here. I am completely mobile these days don’t have time to sit at a computer. Pls share. Thanks.
Arindam
December 4, 2012
Sorry Sash, it’s still not available here in India. You can buy it from Amazon through that same link I’ve shared. But the problem is that, the shipping cost to India will be a lot. So for now the call should be yours. 🙂
sash
December 7, 2012
haha… that’s okay. I will buy it for sure, but will need a little time. Even I have been waiting to read the inner pages, though i love the cover for itself. 🙂
Arindam
December 7, 2012
No, I will not tell you to buy it. because it will cost more than what my deserves if you buy it from India. But yes if you want that you can go for its kindle version, which will be available soon. 🙂
sash
December 7, 2012
good idea there! haha… will do that. 🙂 thanks bro. Seriously, take y sincere appreciation for your efforts, though i haven’t read it yet.
Sunshine
December 5, 2012
Okay, you know I am always late for everything so let me just say again, congratulations BIG time to your Arindam and let me get moseying over to Amazon. I think I can catch the slow boat before it leaves the harbor…*really happy for you…and I loved your thought in the last post about this book production was like giving birth to a child. haha…good analogy 😉
Arindam
December 5, 2012
A big thank you for all the support you’ve shown in past one year. I could come up with this book only because of the support you people give me.
And do not worry, the boat will not leave before you are going to catch it. 🙂
And talking about that analogy, now I think I have to live rest of my life with my relationship status as single now. Because we will want to marry a unmarried father now. 🙂 LOL
Imelda
December 5, 2012
Congratulations! I wish you welll. 🙂
Arindam
December 5, 2012
Thanks a lot Imelda. 🙂
renxkyoko
December 5, 2012
Okay, Arindam, will go to Amazon and check out your book. I’m excited to buy one . I hope you can sign it though, but it’s okay…. lol.
Arindam
December 5, 2012
Ha! 🙂 When i will be in US, I am going to sign your copy for sure, Ren! 🙂 But I hope after reading my book, you would still ask me to sign on it. 🙂