Well, after months of deliberating, and weeks of to-ing and fro-ing, I am finally ready to announce that my first book, an anthology of my poetry is almost ready for publishing!
Here is the finished cover, lovingly produced for me by the wonderfully talented Story Reading Ape, Chris Graham!
I’ll be back with more information with regards to the publishing date.
I have spent an age on formatting the Kindle version, and am just awaiting the paperback proof copy!
Ooooh! I am so excited!!!!! And I had to share it with you!
Please let me know what you think of the cover, and the anthology name!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 17, 2016 @ 07:40:10
That is so awesome!! Very happy for you!! Congrats!! 🙂
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Jun 17, 2016 @ 07:42:52
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 17, 2016 @ 01:50:13
Congrats Ritu! Looks great! Chris is the master of creating magic with book covers and trailers! 😀
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Jun 17, 2016 @ 06:50:13
He is most definitely a master at his craft!!!
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 13:12:54
Congratulations Ritu! Well done 🙂
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 16:00:04
Thank you so much! 😊
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 16:49:13
When will it be available?
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 16:49:52
Just waiting for my proof copy before hitting that Publish button! !
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 20:12:11
Look forward to reading it 🙂
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 20:12:54
😊😊😊
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 02:49:54
Congratulation Ritu wow an anthology book it sound fantastic!!! ❤ Nice cover watercolor effect and very colorful like you are and about the title I love it! Btw it was very nice to see you in video at the Bash! Cheer for the book and everything!
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Jun 16, 2016 @ 06:43:34
Thank you KL! 😊😊😊
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Jun 17, 2016 @ 03:00:48
you:re welcome!!! Cheers ❤ 😉
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 19:40:16
Beautiful and great title. Good luck!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 20:24:24
Thank you so much Olga 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 18:29:42
This is totally awesome. Congratulations Ritu 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 19:06:00
Thank you Jacqueline 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 18:23:49
Congratulations!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 19:05:15
Thank you Bee!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 17:42:21
Whoop whoop! hands up! Congrats!!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 18:06:16
Thank you! 😊😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:56:54
BEST WISHES FOR ‘BEST SELLER’ SUCCESS, RITU! GREAT CHOICE OF CHRIS GRAHAM FOR COVER DESIGN!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 18:05:53
Thank you so much Michael! 😊😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:51:50
Reblogged this on Michaelphelps1's Blog and commented:
GREAT COVER BY CHRIS GRAHAM . . . MAKES ME WANT TO READ RITU BHATHAL’S NEW BOOK! INSPIRATION I WILL APPRECIATE!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 17:58:33
Thank you Michael! 😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 15:08:23
WOW! This is great news dear Ritu! Congratulations. I loved the cover… Good Luck dear, Love, nia
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:18:07
Thank you Nia! 😘
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 14:14:07
I love it, Ritu. I love what you have done with the title. The colours are really eye-catching. Mr. Graham has come up ‘excellent.’
Congratulations. You’ll soon be able to add ‘Published Author’ to all your other titles.
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:17:07
Thank you Hugh!! I hope the colours show a dimension of me too… kinda India inspired with the clouds of colour, vibrant and fun!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 11:51:51
Hey Many congratulations. The book cover is very attractive and I love the title…:)
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 12:11:58
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 11:38:27
Great news with pretty cover
Congratulations
Thank you for sharing this post
Anita
🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 12:11:46
Thank you Anita! 😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 12:34:23
oh welcome Ritu
🙂 ❤
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 09:31:17
Great title, Ritu – congratulations on the whole achievement, from the writing to the publication!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 12:11:00
Thank you Curtis! 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:55:24
Looks fabulous and I love the title. All the best!!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 08:00:54
Thank you so much Darlene!😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:35:27
It Is PERFECT Sis! I love everything about it, the colours and the name. Oh, the font too! Can’t wait to read it.
Chris has done a brilliant job as always xx
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:38:10
Thank you sis! He has done an amazing job! Captured what I wanted perfectly!!! 😊😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 17:50:38
He has got the knack of knowing just what is needed! 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 18:06:50
He absolutely does!!! 😊😊😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:47:56
I am so very proud of my Sister! I cannot wait to hold it in hands. The text on the back cover is already beautiful. Congratulations, Sis 😘
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:54:32
Thank you sis! I still can’t quite believe it!!! 😍
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:07:09
All of a sudden it happens so fast. Before you realize it the book is out! You are doing fantastic and the title is just great!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:08:49
Thank you my lovely Luna sister!!!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 07:18:07
💖💖💖💖
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 05:12:18
Congrats and I love it! I love the name and I love the colors. I think it’s totally you! You go, girl!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:53:41
Thank you Sandra! I’m glad you think it reflects me. That’s the effect I wanted! 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 08:10:43
You got it 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 08:45:19
😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 05:08:37
Great news! Pretty cover! Congrats!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:53:08
Thank you!!!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 04:51:40
Congratulations Sister! Looking forward to some RITUal reading!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:52:56
Lol! Thanks Brother! Hopefully soon 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 14:32:45
You’re welcome Sister! It won’t be long 😀
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:17:45
😁😁😁
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 03:16:48
Hey! Congratulations! 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:50:18
Thank you Kunal😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 11:25:41
👍
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 02:10:03
Forgot to add that I love the pun in RITUals 😀
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:50:05
Hee hee! I really wanted to add that personal touch to the title! Glad you liked it!! 😄
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:10:35
I love it 😀😘
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 01:36:50
Awesome news. Great going. Heartfelt congratulations beautiful lady 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:49:32
Thank you soooo much Geetha! 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 16:09:55
Welcome 😊😘
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 01:29:24
Congrats Ritu… Way to go… The cover looks wonderful😀👏
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:49:12
Thank you Shivangi 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 01:04:45
Way to go! -Jennie-
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:49:00
Thank you Jennie!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 11:54:10
You are welcome.
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 00:13:05
Congratulations! The watercolor effect is very nice. For some reason I always associate watercolors with poetry.?👍
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:48:41
Thank you! I wanted the vibrant colors… They make me think of India, brightness, vibrancy and fun… Hopefully something to represent me and my poems 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 00:11:47
Not much of a reader but I would like to take a look at your book?
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:47:23
That would be wonderful Tony! I’ll be posting links soon! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:44:49
Ritu! I love it! How perfect! Congratulations! When do you publish? I want to add you to my monthly tea! Well done! 😘😍❤️
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:46:27
Thank you soooo much!
I hope in a few days, but I’m just waiting on my proof copy to come! 😊
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 13:56:02
This community is so inspiring! You go girl! 😘
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:30:41
Many many congratulations. This is indeed a triumph. 🙂
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:45:51
Thank you Ashish 🎉
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:29:05
It looks great!!! Congrats.
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:45:34
Thank you Andrew! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:58:13
Terrific Ritu and have added to your post for Sunday.. looks amazing.. XX
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:08:53
Thanks again! Glad you like it! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:57:27
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Ritu is sharing the cover reveal of her new anthology that is being released shortly.. this is very timely as Ritu is the guest on this week’s Open House..
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:08:31
Thank you Sally 😊😊😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:50:02
The title is excellent, the cover colouring matches your eyes and the whole thing is rather splendid,, woop woop
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:08:14
Thank you Geoffles! Means a lot coming from you 😊😊😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:47:55
Congratulations. Woo hoo. 😀
I like the cover. It says effervescent as champagne, playful and sparkling. ❤
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 23:07:41
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! I hope it echoes me somewhat!
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 03:54:23
What I got from the cover, does it represent what’s between the covers?
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Jun 15, 2016 @ 06:52:20
I hope so! What did you ‘get’?
It is sort of to represent me, and my poems…
Colourful, vibrant, the watercolor effect up reminds me of Holi, which reflects my colorful Indian heritage. Holi us a festival,of joy, happiness and fun… Hopefully like me😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:43:45
Looks great – well done! 🙂 x
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:45:48
Thank you Ruth!! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:31:08
congrats
Ritu
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:34:40
Thank you Sheldon!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:30:41
Congratulations Ritu. Your very own book of verse! Wishing you all the very best with it.:)
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:34:21
Thank you so much! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:25:33
Bravo!!!!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:34:05
Thank you Becky! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:23:08
Congratulations! 👏👏👏
Best of luck in your sales
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:33:45
Thank you so much!!!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:20:37
Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Big news and awesome cover!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:33:26
Thank you 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:18:26
Congratulations Ritu! Awesome news! 🙂
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:33:16
Thank you Kabir!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:33:42
You’re welcome!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:15:06
Congratulations, Ritu.
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:31:40
Thank you Mary! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:13:28
Congrats Ritu! 😊
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:14:08
Thank you!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:12:10
Yay! Books being published by lots of friends at the mo. G:)
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:13:53
‘Tis the season to be published, fa la la la la la la la la!
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Thanks G!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:08:17
Excellent you and Judy both publishing !!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:12:48
It’s so exciting! Actually Judy spurred me on!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:37:15
Great!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:37:37
😄😄
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:06:35
OK! I was an expecting an announcement…but not today! Lol. That’s fantastic news, Ritu! Congratulations! I’ll buy a copy when it goes on sale.
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:12:26
Lol! I was toying with the idea of waiting for a couple of days and announcing it all together with the publication dates and the links, but then I felt I just had to share, or I would burst!!! Thank you Lisa!!!!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:06:21
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
The Bubbly and multi-talented RITU BHATHAL of the ‘But I Smile Anyway’ Blog is now Officially a PUBLISHED AUTHOR – Call over to her blog and add your CONGRATULATIONS 👍😃🐵
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:04:24
Congratulations, Ritu!!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:10:57
Thank you Erica! It is so excitement! I have butterflies in my stomach!!
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Jun 14, 2016 @ 22:16:26
I bet!
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