Today, we’re trying something a little different. Basically, there is no prompt. It’s a free-for-all, and all this post is here for is to give you a place to link back to.
So go ahead and jot! And …
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 17th, 2025 is whatever you want it to be. Have fun!
So, I had a conversation with my publisher yesterday…
She has all sorts of ideas and plans for me, lol!
As you may know, I haven’t started writing the next book, yet, as I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.
So there are some options…
- two new Rishtay Series books
- a two volume anthology I have been planning…
- Another anthology…
- A totally different story
Then she mentioned the possibility of some of my side character ideas, that could become a collection of Rishtay Series novelettes in one book, following certain other characters who aren’t the main event, but who have captured readers attention. She made me teary by saying how I have made readers so invested in the Gill family, they want more, and that is both something to be proud of, and as quite scary!
Plus, and this is really exciting, my publisher, alongside some others, are in the throes of arranging their own festival, specifically for Independent Publishers, authors and artists! And they want me to be a big part of this two-day event, next year… eeek! It will be in London around the end of June, I believe.
Then our Zoom call cut off!
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And, this morning, in a message, I mentioned some picture book text that I have written, for two different children’s books, and they are interested in taking a look! Yesterday at school, I read what I had written to one of my experienced colleagues, and she said when I read it, it sounded like the work of an established children’s author, and that made me cry!
So who knows, I could be a children’s author, too!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 20, 2025 @ 15:09:20
Wow!! You would make a great children’s book author. The fewer the words, the harder the writing. My two picture books have been the most difficult things I’ve written. A labor of love. I hope you give it a go, in the 8-12 age bracket.
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Jan 20, 2025 @ 15:46:28
Aw thank you!
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Jan 20, 2025 @ 22:18:19
😍
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Jan 18, 2025 @ 08:23:39
This is wonderful news Ritu. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Jan 18, 2025 @ 08:31:30
Thank you, Sadje! Exciting times! X
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Jan 18, 2025 @ 08:49:56
All the best my friend
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Jan 18, 2025 @ 07:36:11
Love the free-flowing vibe of this post! Always enjoy how you bring a mix of thoughts and creativity to the table. Great read!
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Jan 18, 2025 @ 07:39:35
Thank you Audrey!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:34:30
Well done, Ritu, I agree with Darlene, you’d be a great children’s book author – so go for it 👍😃🤗❤️🤗
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:38:38
You guys are just so, so lovely! Thank you,Chris! ❤
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:33:11
Good luck with all of this!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:38:23
Thank you, Beth!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:18:50
So many opportunities for you this coming year. Of course you can be a children’s author!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:34:31
Aw, thanks for the faith, my dear friend!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:09:36
Wow Ritu! So much to look forward to and get excited about! I have your book poetic rituals which I am going to read soon! I am wondering, are any of your books available in audio?
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:28:51
Thank you, Carol Anne!
The publisher has submitted all three novels to an audio publisher, and she sad her contact had sounded keen, so we are jus
t waiting, but not yet, unfortunately.
And I hope you enjoy Poetic Rituals! ❤
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:31:24
Let me know when they do become available, if they do! I’ll certainly enjoy your book poetic rituals!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:33:43
I have saved your email and removed it from the comments as I am sure you don’t want random people emailing you!
I’l be sure to let you know, though! If it becomes a thing, I would be shouting it from the rooftops!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:42:25
Cool! And thanks, Ritu!
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:08:37
Huge Congrafulation Ritu, so well deserved.
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Jan 17, 2025 @ 19:27:34
Thank you so much, David! ❤
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