“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thanks for that Spidey. How did you know that I have been struggling with making a padrticular decision recently?
You all know I have been writing, or rather, editing the last few months on and off. My novel manuscript is almost as polished as it can be, give or tale a few crutch word tweaks.
I made a crunch decision a few weeks ago, to self publish, and join the ranks of Indie authors out there.
I have self published already, but that was my poetry book.
My initial dream was to get a traditional publishing deal, but I know that is a tough call. A few positive rejections and I thought “Hey, it can’t be that bad, if the comments I got have been pretty positive.” so I made a little decision, in my mind.
If they aren’t going to do it, then I’ll do it myself!
I haven’t been working on that book for nigh on 19 years for nothing.
And so, my decision has been made, and I have had huge encouragement from various sources too.
I have also made another decision, that within the next week, or so, there will be a cover reveal on my author blog!!! Eeeeek!
Yes, I have a beautiful cover. And I can’t wait to share it!
So if you haven’t already, follow me there on www.ritubhathal.com and you’ll see my pretty cover first, when the post is up!
I’m nervous as anything, but can’t wait to hear what you all think!
So… tell me, what decision have you made that you will never regret?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Nov 12, 2019 @ 01:11:32
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 22:27:07
Wonderful news of going forward with your book, Ritu!!! Please keep us posted on your cover release and how your publishing is progressing!!!
xoxo 💖🌹✨😊
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 22:29:47
Thank you Chuck 🥰
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 18:02:12
Honestly, I made the decision to follow the Law of Attraction and study the spirituality of than and some others. I have never regretted it, and, yes, the Universe does,indeed, conspire to make your decisions true – just remember that the Universe goes mostly by what you deeply believe!
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 19:06:01
I’m believing!!!!
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Nov 12, 2019 @ 15:53:26
good for you!
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Nov 12, 2019 @ 19:22:24
😀
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 00:21:09
Congrats, Ritu! That is awesome news! Here’s wishing you many book sales! 🙂
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 06:45:25
Thank you Lisa! Just calming my nerves!
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 11:22:25
I hear you, don’t worry. You’ll do great!!
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 12:39:03
❤
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 21:51:30
Oh Ritu this is so exciting! Eeek. Moving away to Lincoln for my first full time journalism role. It kickstarted my career, I met one of my best friends, time away from home made me really appreciate the amazing north east even more and of course I met my husband and we now have Elsie. Best decision I ever made.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 22:02:44
That was indeed a great decision, then 🙏🏽💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:38:03
Congrats! Good luck with the book. Looking forward to seeing the cover reveal. I decided to start my own transcription business 18 years ago and it has been the best. You are right about that universe thing. That’s why I have a chat with the full moon every month. Happy Sunday.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:51:09
Thanks for the encouragement, Janet! The full moon is coming soon, isn’t it???
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:29:39
Set your sights on something and every step towards counts. It’s great when all the bits start to come together. Exciting times with the cover reveal, looking forward to seeing it!! ♥
Caz xx
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:33:16
Thanks Caz! I’m nervously excited to share!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:19:35
If anyone can be a self-publishing success, it’s you, Ritu! You go, girl!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:32:53
Aw Rebecca! I’m tearing up. Thank you 💜💜💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:19:26
Congratulations, Sis! I think too you are on a good way. Hope you had a beautiful weekend. Have a fabulous week ahead. Michael
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:32:36
Thank you Bro! With your faith behind me, I can’t go wrong 🥰🥰🥰
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:48:04
Thank you very much, Sis! You are soooooooooo kind. 🙂 Will do my best. Michael
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:51:20
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:29:29
Nothing wrong with the route you are taking, Sister. Once you publish your novel it’s all about the marketing.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:31:05
Thanks Brother. I’ll be on it, like a car bonnet, energy pending!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:51:20
You’re welcome, Sister. It will all work out well, energy an all!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:53:29
💜💜💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 15:37:06
Best wishes o. your self-publishing journey. You have a lot of support.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:20:52
Thank you John. I feel blessed xx
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 13:14:28
It is wonderful that you have made your decision and I know you will not regret it.
I have made many bad decisions and I regret them. But I have made two decisions that I will never regret. One is refusing to give up on my son and his family when things looked their blackest, not perfect yet but there is hope 💜 and two refusing to end up in a wheelchair and so far I am still standing.
Never give up never give in Sis you will make it 💜💜💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:19:30
You are a strong woman, sis and I’m proud to count you as my blog sis and friend xxx
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:13:18
Thank you Sis, you are very strong too, and I am grateful to count you as my friend too 💜💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 18:32:17
🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 12:54:44
Congratulations. I learned that once you make a decision, it´s up to you to make it the right decision. I know you will make this work! Great quote too.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:18:54
Thank you Darlene, for your faith 💜🙏🏽
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 11:17:28
Congratulations on the decision and the future cover reveal, Ritu.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 11:18:47
Thank you Eloise! 💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 11:12:46
You cannot lose anything in which way ever you are publishing. Each published book supports the next one. You have a big audience anyway already. Looking forward to seeing your cover, sis.
Which decision I made and never regretted? No decision at all regardless of which part of my life it concerned… because each one caused experience and took me to the place I am today.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 11:18:30
We all have a particular path we need to tread before getting to our final destination 💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 11:27:42
Exactly, and whatever we do leads us in the perfect way💖
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 17:18:32
💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 10:14:48
I don’t regret becoming an Indie Author at all. It would be nice to be a successful Indie Author but the alternative would almost certainly be a lot of stress with nothing to show for it! I know there is more to self publishing than Amazon Kindle but my brain can’t cope with any more than I am already doing. Now that we ( technical support from Cyberspouse ) can create paperbacks on Amazon as well at least my mother gets to hold my books and read them.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 10:21:23
There are many ways! And we can do it!!!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 09:21:48
Good decision. Now the hard work begins.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 09:25:30
Thanks April! I’m trying! 💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:22:15
Congratulations are making a decision. You may find that some of your fatigue lifts now. I am ready to help you in any way you want. Promotions, reviewing, I’m hear to help.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:41:33
Thank you so much Robbie! I wish it was that simple… But hopefully with Drs help and a positive mindset, I can do this! 🙏🏽💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:17:08
GREAT POST, CHINA
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:40:24
Thank you China 💜
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 06:45:20
Good luck with the book, Ritu (and guest spot for promo posts always open 😉 ) x
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:39:53
Thank you Sue! I know… You are on.my list for that tome 😉
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:43:03
Good 🙂
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 05:37:09
All good luck with your book, Ritu 😀
I will never regret, that I chose to get my now adult kids. They are my diamonds.
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 08:39:09
Thank you Irene!
We can never be regretful of a decision about our children 💜
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