Chai And A Chat #230 #ChaiAndAChat

03 Apr 2023 23 Comments

by Ritu in Chai and a Chat Tags: , , , , ,

Hello there! I am so relieved that it is the Easter holiday! I think I really need the break!

Have you got your drink?

  • If we were having chai, I’d start by saying that school was pretty fun this week, though quite hectic. We had a four-day week, or 3.5, actually, with the children and centred most of our learning around Spring and Easter. On Wednesday, we had a great day as I had arranged a Bhangra workshop with one of Lil Man’s old Dhol teachers, who happens to now be a parent at our school. He, along with one of his Dhol colleagues, spent the whole day doing workshops for the whole school, and we were buzzing! There was also a film crew there all day, filming a new promo film for the school! Quite a fun but exhausting week.
  • If we were having chai, I’d tell you that I also had an EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Group meeting with other colleagues in our new academy. It was pretty interesting to see the ideas that were swung around, with my own eye firmly on all three of the main concepts of the group. I can safely say that we are at a stage in our own school where we are pretty good at all three… and that our input, hopefully, will enhance the thinking of some others. We also visited some of the other schools on Friday, which was our INSET day, and all I can say is that though there are always positive takeaways from these visits, I am so happy to be working where I am!
  • If we were having chai, I’d say that I had a pretty busy weekend (all will be revealed below!), but I managed to have my poached eggs, and read a lovely ARC, called Her Fixer Upper by Emily Kerr. A great book!
  • If we were having chai, I’d subtly tell you that Book 2, Straight As A Jalebi, was put on Pre-Order on the weekend, and it has been pretty mad!
  • If we were having chai, I’d excitedly say that we crept from #5 to #3, then #2 in the Hot New Releases in Asian Fiction! OMG!!! If you preorder, send me your proof of order so I can add you to a special competition, where I randomly pick one person who preordered to receive a signed copy when the paperback comes out!
  • If we were having chai, I would update you on Sonu Singh, who has been busy on the promo campaign, too! He’s really boosted the preorders… I think he needs treats!
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As I write this, I am in Birmingham with Pops and Mum, and Lil Princess. We have a couple of days here to visit them, then back home, ready for a Society of Authors meeting, and then the Easter Weekend. Not sure what else is planned, but I hope to get some words in, as well as relaxation!

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23 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Jennie
    Apr 09, 2023 @ 14:58:38

    You had a busy, fun week at school! I love all you did!

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  2. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more
    Apr 04, 2023 @ 16:16:01

    Congratulations on the new release, Sis! Great work! I love the new idea of the teachers to be taught at an academy at the school. 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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    • Ritu
      Apr 04, 2023 @ 18:11:08

      We were visiting one of our sister academy schools, not being taught, Bro! But wherever you go, you pick up good practice 😁
      And, thank you 😘

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  3. Ula
    Apr 04, 2023 @ 09:27:12

    Hi Ritu, it’s been a while since I’ve commented. Thank you for the chai, it was delicious. Can I suggest that you make your books available to all amazon sites (not sure how it works exactly)? amazon.pl has been live for a while and I try to purchase all my books on there as it doesn’t add any additional costs for me (conversion rates, import fees, etc.). Congratulations on your book! I’m excited to get my hands on it. Sounds like you had a busy but lovely weekend.

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  4. Annette Rochelle Aben
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 15:58:05

    How blessed that you can spend time with your folks! ❤

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  5. beth
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 10:55:57

    sounds like a wonderful week!

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  6. Erika
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 09:13:30

    Amazing, Sis! I know you cannot describe the feeling of seeing your dream blossoming in all colors. So happy for you 💖

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  7. Sadje
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 06:57:14

    Congratulations Ritu on the new book.

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  8. Ritu
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 06:15:10

    Thank you, Sis 💛💛💛

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  9. willowdot21
    Apr 03, 2023 @ 05:28:43

    Sounds like you had a brilliant week and weekend! Make the most of your time with Lil Princesses and Mum and Pops . Have a great week ahead it sounds busy 💜💜💜

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