‘If You Let Me Go’ is a finalist in Amazon’s Pen to Publish Contest

They say “third time is lucky.” Well, it seems true for me.

My first two books have been well-received (that is euphem-speak for “they got rave reviews but so-so sales” [and I’ve understood the reasons for that too but that’s a topic for later]).

‘If You Let Me Go’ is my third book and from Day One it has been receiving lots and lots of love from my readers. In fact, I’d done a FB post about it having 1 lakh reads even before the middle of the month.

And this baby is going places. Yes, and not just to the US, UK, France, Canada and Australia (with sales n page reads in all these amazon stores).

*Drumroll* Superthrilled to announced that ‘If You Let Me Go’ is a FINALIST in Amazon KDP’s prestigious Pen to Publish contest.

QUICK LINK: mybook.to/IfYouLetMeGo

Yes, IYLMG has come a long way. Like all books that are written this too has gone through its fair share of tears and joys and pain but then nothing that’s worthwhile is gained easily.

And to have come this far, I have to say thanks to you: my readers, my friends, my family and last but def not the least, dear Universe, for guiding me in this path of being a writer that I have chosen for myself.

About IF YOU LET ME GO:

What happens in Paris…

Shivalika is a brilliant interior designer who attracts suitors like bees to honey. But she will have none of that. Shivalika has her life mapped out. She does not believe in love at all and is only focused on her career the reason for which is a secret she has nursed since she was a teenager.

But when billionaire Vikramarya Kumar aka VK aka “the most eligible bachelor in the country” enters her company as the new boss, sparks fly and she finds all her beliefs getting shattered, one by one.

Shivalika’s secret has already created havoc once in her life. Will she be able to overcome it to find her happily-ever-after with VK or will the pain of it destroy every chance of finding true love and healing?

‘If You Let Me Go’ is a standalone sweet romance novel (First Love Billionaire Romance novel).

FIVE STAR REVIEWS:

Sapna says, “Be ready to fall in Love again.”

Jenii says “The book is as sweet as the cover.”

Shalini KJ says, “As yummy as chilli paneer.”

Read ‘If You Let Me Go’ by Sonia Rao on #kindleunlimited or get your copy here:

India:https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08X4PFJHS

USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X4PFJHS

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08X4PFJHS

France: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B08X4PFJHS

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08X4PFJHS

Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08X4PFJHS

(Top pic courtesy: My dear friend Dola Basu Singh; Cover pic: courtesy Self)

How To Write A Novel In 30 Days – 5

 

 

    WRITER’S BLOCK

A writer’s eye looks at things in a different way than a layperson’s would. Hence her head is full of ideas and it would take lifetimes to actually use them all in the writing. But sometimes, this faucet seems to be tightly closed. And try as they might, the writer is not able to wrench out a single word. This situation is fondly called, Writer’s Block. But this need not be a permanent state of being.

(If you are a writing your first novel, the first draft would mostly flow out. As is popularly said, everyone has atleast one story within them. Make the most of this beginner’s luck).

 WHY THE BLOCK 

The most common reason for a block is not knowing enough about the subject you’re writing on. If it is fiction, then perhaps you are not completely clued in to your characters, their likes and dislikes and their propensities. Going deeper into their psyche could give you enough matter to break any blocks in your mind about them.

Yet another reason for the Block is not believing that you have a story to tell, especially when you read the books written by the writers whose writings you idolise.

But the fact is that if you felt within you a spark (to write a novel)that wanted to burn bright then that is a sure sign that your story is worth writing.

Sometimes the writer gets into the rut of misconception that every word that flows out of his pen into the page must be brilliant and final.  Every writer knows that words have to be written and then re-written a number of times before they flow and you know you’ve got the best words that will work for you story. This is VERY HARD WORK. So avoid the self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviour which prevent you from writing, and blaming ‘Writer’s Block’ for it.

Stop thinking about what the world will think of your story, whether they will like it or not, whether they will approve of it or not, whether they will still respect you after you write your story or not (hey, do you really need such people in your life?).

 BREAK THE BLOCK

Just write the words that excite you, that want to be written by you.

Write like no-one is going to be reading what you have written.

 FREE THE WRITING

A practical way out of the Block is by free writing. Set a timer for 15 minutes and write whatever comes to mind about a subject of your choice, perhaps the character who’s causing you distress or even your story. Write uninhibitedly and soon you might find gems that could give you a breakthrough.

 What are the methods you use to get over Writers Block?

 (Read How To Write A Novel In 30 Days – 1, 2, 3, and 4.