“I am excited about what the future will bring, and I think the best is yet to come.”
Alonzo Mourning
Thank you so much Spidey for finding a quote so perfect for how I am feeling right now.
Actually, my feelings are a mixture of nerves and excitement.
It is literally a WEEK until my book baby is officially published!
A WEEK!
How has nearly twenty years passed, since I first had the idea for this book and started to write words on a screen?
Did I ever think that it would really be a ‘thing’?
No.
I never thought I would be a blogger, with an award winning blog, either. I just excitedly posted all manner of stuff, and people seemed to like it, then the best thing happened. I got recognised for it!
The same goes for my work. I always put 110% into my job, and the excitement I have for working with my class is palpable. And the rewards are huge, at the end of every year. Not financially. Everyone knows a teacher’s salary is rubbish. But emotionally. Seeing a child read a word for the first time, unaided, or crack the code of how to add a number to another, independently. Priceless moments. Watching them develop into these amazing little human beings with empathy, and seeing their imaginations grow, because we have helped them to learn to access the tools they need to succeed in life. No better feeling.
And similarly, I have an excitement for my book baby. Nervous excitement, as I said. You never know what might happen, but the feedback I have received from beta readers, and some advance readers has been enough for the excited butterflies to be going crazy in my stomach for the last few weeks! I can only hope that other readers feel the same about my story, too!
Who knows?
So… tell me, what excites you at the moment?
And… have you preordered, yet? The Kindle version is available to preorder, or the paperback will be out from the 9th Feb! Check out the blog tour that starts tomorrow!
And you can pre-order here.
Have a peaceful Sunday Peeps. And enjoy your week! ❤
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 10, 2020 @ 13:19:20
Best wishes for your book. I loved the fact that you put your 101% in your deeds. Keep going Ritu. Loved reading your blog.
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Apr 10, 2020 @ 13:30:10
Thank you Sangeetha
Stay safe 🙏🏽
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Apr 10, 2020 @ 13:30:34
Yes, you too 👍
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Feb 11, 2020 @ 16:47:49
Congrats on the book Ritu. I’m just getting back into blogging after many months of somewhat being present. Your book is done and all you can do is smile and celebrate. I love it.
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Feb 11, 2020 @ 17:14:02
Thank you so much Tikeetha!
It is a wonderful feeling!
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 18:50:13
Many congratulations Ritu. All my best wishes for the book. I will get the kindle version soon.
I am at a very confused phase right now but I have this strong feeling that the confusion is about to end and I will find my path very soon. And that is a good place to be in too. Sometimes you sense a wind that will push you in a certain direction and all you have to do is loosen up and be ready to be pushed. 🙂
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 18:51:58
You do indeed sense these things!
Good luck to you!
Thank you Deepa. Your support is most appreciated 🥰
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 01:13:58
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 20:09:57
At the moment I am a beta tester for a new version of the video game I love to play. Signed an NDE, so can’t speak of it, but I am enjoying myself and am excited.
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 20:33:04
That sounds pretty cool! Great to have something to get excited about!
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 20:38:37
Yes, it is…now, to get excited and motivated to write more stories or my book…
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 20:47:29
lol!
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 13:50:11
Very, VERY exciting!
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 15:42:09
I can’t believe it’s less than a week!
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 01:27:59
I know!!
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 02:08:12
Have a blessed week, Sis! Great news! Best wishes, Michael
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 06:37:49
Thank you, Bro 💜
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Feb 03, 2020 @ 12:12:41
💜 💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 18:06:00
I can’t even imagine how excited you must be!
I am excited at the prospect of a trip to NYC in March.
Have a great week ahead!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 18:17:16
That sounds like fun!!!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 17:00:47
I was waiting for Spidey, I just love people that are passionate about what they do whatever is what they do or the several things they do. I think passion is key for having a fun-interesting and happy life. People who don’t have it bore me and I find no use for them. I think is great your passion for teaching and for writing I believe.
What excites me? It would be to learn more about this writing world. Spidey said that “the best is yet to come”. I believe him and that excites me.
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 17:06:50
If we believe that, we will always look forward to the future. 😁
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 17:09:22
Indeed
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 16:41:45
As you know, my wife is the Executive Producer of Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show…Kelly’s Mom was a teacher and Kelly regularly features teachers who are making a difference in their communities…she wants to keep highlighting the incredible, positive impact that teachers have on their students…bravo to you and ALL educators, whether in class, in life or both! Looking forward to getting the book delivered to my MacBook – I preordered!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 16:57:50
I applaud Kelly for highlighting teachers!
And thank you 🙏🏽💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 15:01:03
thank you! and my your week be blessed too! 🙂
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 16:51:41
💜🙏🏽
Thank you Wendi 💜🙏🏽
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 14:32:05
A week away, Sister! An amazing twenty year journey 🙏🏽💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 16:51:17
It really has been one looong ride! 💜💜💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 17:09:21
💜💜💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 08:17:05
So excited for you Ritu. Your book baby is a darling! Xxx
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 09:30:03
You are too kind, Marje, but I love it! Thank you 💜💜💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 08:10:50
Can’t wait to order my paperback copy!!!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 09:29:33
A week, Danny. I am so nervous now!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 15:17:03
You’ll be fine. Exciting times
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 16:51:58
💜🙏🏽🙂
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 06:25:46
I do really like that quote, Ritu.
All good luck and I will buy, when your book is published.
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 09:29:13
Thank you Irene 💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 05:17:07
Yes I’ve pre-ordered and am looking forward to reading your baby Ritu! How exciting for you 🙂
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 09:29:00
The nerves are jangling like and now, and I still have a week to wait!!! Thank you, Deb 💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 10:45:17
I can only imagine Ritu, stay calm x
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 10:54:02
I’m trying. Thank you💜
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 05:03:51
‘Best is yet to come’ that is the spirit dear Ritu! All the very best!
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Feb 02, 2020 @ 09:28:22
Thank you, Shivangi 💜
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