[Vijaya Posts: 9,201 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

Friends, I've not posted here in a loooooong time but I am sooooo delighted to share that my first YA novel, BOUND, is finally out in the world.

Here's the cover reveal   https://vijayabodach.blogspot.com/2018/07/bound-cover-reveal.html

and a little bit of the journey towards self-publishing: https://vijayabodach.blogspot.com/2018/06/bodach-books.html

And because I'm a teacher at heart I'll be posting some of the lessons I'm learning. But for now, I only want to encourage you all to never, ever, give up on the books of your heart. Thank you for celebrating with me. I love our community.

Vijaya

[AnnH Posts: 1,780 Status: Offline I love to read and write! WWW]

  Congratulations! 

[carrots Posts: 809 Status: Offline]

The cover is wonderful, Vijaya, and I can't WAIT to immerse myself in Rebecca's world.

I'm SO excited for you!!!

Congratulations!!!!

 

[Ev Posts: 5,026 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

I'm so thrilled for you, Vijaya!!!  The book looks awesome and I can't wait to read it.   Congratulations on having the courage to forge ahead and try this new adventure in self-publishing.

My very best wishes to you and to your new book!!

[andracill Posts: 6,836 Status: Offline Worlds within...screaming to get out! WWW]

I *love* that cover -- and this is so exciting!

[erinobrien Posts: 72 Status: Offline]

The cover is wonderful, and I loved reading about your journey, Vijaya! Congratulations!! 

[Vijaya Posts: 9,201 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

Thank you all so much. It's really been an intensely focused six weeks but now I'm breathing a sigh of relief releasing my bookbaby into the world.

[christripp Posts: 1,238 Status: Offline WWW]

YES!!!

[217mom Posts: 1,493 Status: Offline "Keep the child in view"- Charles Dickens WWW]

   I just ordered the paperback.  This is one I want to get to ASAP. 

[dewsanddamps Posts: 3,686 Status: Offline]

  Happy sales, Vijaya!
                       

[ButterflyGirl Posts: 719 Status: Offline @kidlitSarah sarahfloydbooks.com]

  Wonderful cover, Vijaya! Such a powerful and compelling image! 

Congrats and best wishes!!
 

[Vijaya Posts: 9,201 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

Wonderful cover, Vijaya! Such a powerful and compelling image! 

Thank you. I loved working with my designer on the cover. Learned so much.

Mirka, you'll get your copy before I get my author copies. Isn't that funny? that  BOUND will go to the top of your reading pile.

[Tori Posts: 670 Status: Offline Italy...Intrigue...Limoncello...a Bit of Romance.. WWW]

 
Warm and well-deserved congratulations, Vijaya! You have worked so hard and have been such a helpful member of this board that it is heartwarming to see you being rewarded in such a perfect way!
Aloha,
Tori

[JodyJS Posts: 1,573 Status: Offline IT'S YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, BUSY BUS! WWW]

Fabulous cover, Vijaya!!

All the best to your book and imprint!

[Starfish Posts: 229 Status: Offline]

Wonderful news, Vijaya!!! Congratulations!!!

[Jayca Posts: 2,517 Status: Offline]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks fantastic, V! I just ordered--can't wait to have it in my hands! 

[marla-lesage Posts: 459 Status: Offline Write. Illustrate. Revise.]

Congrats Vijaya, it looks lovely & sounds very interesting.

[jodyjl Posts: 517 Status: Offline]

SO exciting, Vijaya!

I love the elegance of this cover. I look forward to reading about your publishing journey!

 

Jody

[JFriday Posts: 867 Status: Offline]

Yay, Vijaya! SO exciting!!

 

[Vijaya Posts: 9,201 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

You all are the best and it's so fun to share this news with you because you all get it--the blood, sweat, tears, laughter and joy. Thank you so much.

I'm going to share the comments with my designer so he knows how much his work is appreciated. Words like "elegance." Oh my heart. Be still.

 

[Debbie Vilardi Posts: 5,992 Status: Offline Language is so cool! WWW]

I too love the cover and the whole idea of how we are bound up with one another. And happy sales to you.

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Amazing, Vijaya!!!!! Super super congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

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That's so great! Have a lovely journey with this book of your heart!

[Ree Posts: 430 Status: Offline No Boxes WWW]

So happy for you.  Enjoy the journey!

Ree

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Congratulations Vijaya! And thank you for sharing your publishing journey with us. Gorgeous cover. Love it!

[Vijaya Posts: 9,201 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

Thank you all so much. It's so wondrous to have a heart book out in the world.

...how we are bound up with one another...

THIS. You nailed it Debbie.

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The cover is very eye-catching, Vijaya. Great choice!

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Congrats!

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Congratulations, Viyaja, on this next big step in your writing journey! Your book sounds wonderful, and I'm so glad there are many avenues to getting important books out in the world.

[RebeccaL-G Posts: 1,316 Status: Online RA SCBWI Cen-Cal WWW]

Woo-hoo!