So, I have been posting on Instagram and Twitter since morning. But I know that a lot of you are not on Insta and Twitter and some too busy to check either, so this is the place that I have to share all my excitement, happiness, nervousness, and gratitude!!
I was not expecting this and I am too shocked.
I have been told that my book The Masquerade is a Bestseller in its category!! πππ₯π₯β¨β¨
Since most of you are buying an ebook and to be honest, I am asking everyone to do that – it is a Bestseller in PAID KINDLE STORES.
Thank you… Thank you… Thank you… To All Of You!!!Β
I have always said that a writer’s journey is incomplete without the readers and each one of you is responsible for this success. So thanks again
Reviews – Initial reviews at Amazon and Goodreads have been very encouraging. Thanks for that as well. A lot of readers got VERY excited. So my day today was spent in messaging people, asking them to delete tweets and posts discussing the spoilers and plot twists ππ π Please please don’t do that.
I know that a lot of people want to discuss the book, the characters, the story with me. We will do that soon. Here. In a chat session. But not now. Let some time pass. It is getting increasingly difficult to reply to everyone though I have tried to reply to most of you on Instagram and Twitter, I haven’t been able to read the hundreds of emails that I have received. And messages at other sites. I apologize.
My family, my doctor friends, esp the ones from college, my relatives, my school friends , etc never knew that I write and this book has been a BIG Shock π
π and pleasant surprise for them β¨
I didn’t want to create a noise for nothing. I wanted to show the results. And they are literally astounded ππ
So, the last few days have been spent talking to relatives, friends, school friends and telling them about the book. Posting about a book, posting marketing material, replying to people, tracking launch for everyone, every country, managing other big and small technical things is a big task and I like to share every small thing here.
Now, if someone asks me about the BEB update, I will assume that neither did you read what I wrote above nor you care π
Anyway, I have asked my father to randomly pick up 25 names for the Giveaway!
Please wait for tomorrow morning and I will announce the winners.
All those who have already read the book, please try to leave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. It will help me and the new readers.
And PLEASE NO SPOILERS — Nowhere!!
Not even here. Early in the morning, I woke up and deleted Madhavi’s excited tweets full of spoilers ππ
I know you guys are all very excited. But please have some mercy on me ππ
Also, like I said – after some time, we will discuss the book, characters and I will write a nice, long update with a glimpse in RuNi’s future (Madhavi’s request)
Okay bye now.
Take care. lots of love.
Remember – No spoilers please!!!! πππππ
Love you loads. Stay safe. Stay happy.
M.
I finished reading the book just now and let me tell you the book is mindblowing one of the most amazing book I have read so far. The twist in the end took me off guard I was really not expecting that at all. You have made few changes in the book and I really loved that changes. I want to write so much and want to ask few questions also but I know I can’t as that will be counted as spoilers but still would like to say just one thing that I felt bad for mrinalini’s mom because her whole life got ruined
Oh my god…. I dunno from where to start di… I was unable yo check theblog from past 2 days for a reason very well known….. That book couldn’t let me go anywhere… What a mind blowing and fantabulous experience it was… I was spell bound about the writing.. I just feel like screaming on top of my voice to the whole world to tell them how amazing thr book was… It was like a thrilling movie and waiting for the climax di.. You really surprised me with the plot of the story.. I was unable to figure out till the end who could it be.. Coming to chemist runi were stupendous n sparkling.. As usual we can’t get enough of them.. We want an extended version of runi after the epilogue di.. Please… It’s a request pleaseππππππ they were so adorable… I dunno where should I write the review so that world knows this was the best book which we will ever get to read.. That experience was divine.. Thku again for everything.. I have already posted a review on Amazon before I got the book but now I will be writing a detail review about the book again without exposing the plot… But runi were like fire π₯π₯π₯ and the story was like wine.. Got addicted to it… It’s like a wine…. Thku thku thku di.. Loads n loads of love…
Priya..
Thank you, Priya!! This is like such a relieving moment when you receive positive reviews. Ever since reviews started coming, you guys have relieved me for I was really anxious, stressed, nervous…
Glad you liked it…
Glad I didn’t let people down…
You have no idea how precious each review is for me!!
Also, it is difficult to collect all these reviews as some people have written long mails to me, some posted several messages on Twitter and Instagram… and some posted tweets…
Please, please, if you can – Post them on either Amazon, Or Goodreads, or both π
1. It will be a GREAT help to me
2. It will help new readers who don’t know me and are unable to decide if they should try a new writer
3. MAINLY – It will be saved like the book – Forever!!! I will be able to go back to them in my low times and feel happy that this book was once loved by readers.
That is why I am asking/ requesting everyone to post reviews. Several years down the line, I don’t want to forget even a single review. Not a single person.
One more thing — Those who can’t post on Amazon (my sister and Simar couldn’t post on Amazon due to some technical issues of Kindle) so please post on GoodReads. That is also good. All you have to do is log in to Goodreads with your email accounts.
Love you. Thank you once again πππ
I am so glad I stumbled upon this response.. Becoz I have been trying to leave a comment on amazon and failed.. now Goodreads it is π
Congratulations dii.. the book is amazingπ€©π€©
Congratulations Doc π
You deserve itβ₯οΈ
ππ€ Thank you!
Congratulations πSo glad to know that your book is listed as bestsellers category. ππΌππΌππΌ
Thanks Madhuri ππ€
Bought it today!!!! So excited….congratulations and wish you more success β€οΈ
ππ€ππ€ Happy Reading!!
Thats such a wonderful news Manita!! And well deserved of course!!! And yes! No Spoilers please…I am not on twitter. and my insta is a private one, so I don’t think I need to worry about that ππ
But this is absolutely amazing news!!! I completely agree about not talking about BEB or any other update right now. Its not the right time. It wouldn’t be fair for both ‘The Masquerade’ and the other books. This moment right now is all about ‘The Masquerade’. We are more than sure that you would do complete justice when the time is right. I have seen it with T&T. It came back with a bang even after so many tough times it had been thru.
So don’t worry about anything else. Its just for you to be happy about your success and bask in its glory!!!
Love!β€οΈβ€οΈ
Thank you sooooo much Saumya.
I loved your reference of T&T … It was always on my mind, even when I was going through a bad phase but I waited. And I remember how I couldn’t write only because I didn’t want my mood to reflect in T&T
Thanks for understanding.
The pandemic has made things tough too. No maid, even now. No help or other facilities. Kids have started turning cranky, esp the younger one who wants to know when we can go out.
Hope things are improving on your end.
On my side, cases are rising but we are safe. Trying to feel happy in these little moments. A lot of plans went sour but never mind. It is great that we all are safe and doing good.
Love ya ππ
Its been the same since the past 4 months now. We have been cooped up in our home. Just going out only when its absolutely necessary. There seemed to be a decline in the cases here and the government opened up some activities and now the cases are on the rise again. Not sure when this will end. things sometimes are getting out of hand.
the company I work for was acquired and they had let go of 75% of the workforce. I was one of them. past few months have been quite hectic to find another. Thankfully after almost 3 months, I was able to find one. With so many things happening simultaneously, I was getting agitated, irritated and was loosing focus. But thankfully, I had people around me and was able to maintain my calm. Your posts always put a smile on my face!
Kids are still home until end of Aug. They will start remote sessions and the school district would determine the kids can get back to school only when there are no new cases in continuous 7 days.
Just wishing and hoping that the vaccines trials would succeed and we have something soon!
Wishing and hoping the same about vaccine trials. Keeping fingers crossed π€
We are also locked inside for past 4 months now, going out only for basics. Without maids, and help, it is difficult.
I can understand the pressure and stress you went through coz I faced the same. I had to close my clinic and after a long struggle, things became better when online consultations picked up. I was doing online consultations since the beginning of lockdown but that was hardly 10% of regular clinic visits. Now it is better.
This has been the situation of almost everyone I know. So it’s fine. We will eventually cope up.
And we will get through every difficult phase π
Love π
I wanted to bought paper back format but as you mentioned it’s safe to read it on online plus it’s on 30% sale so without given a second thought I purchased itππβ€. Finally I’m gonna read it now π€π. I’m so happyππππ.
And congratulations againπ₯° β€π―πΌ
Glad you did that. I have no problems with people buying kindle version or ebook. I have not got this book published for earning money. It was my baby that I wanted to copyright in my name – forever!
But since it is BULKY, the publishers and Amazon both couldn’t list for a lesser price.
I am asking everyone – even friends, relatives , and esp posted here to ask to buy the ebook.
I’m happy you did that!!
And waiting for your review now ππ
Congratulations ma’am π₯°β€οΈπ₯°π₯°β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈπ₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°β€οΈπ₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
It’s all your hardwork and patience β€οΈβ€οΈπ₯°β€οΈπ₯°π₯°
“Mehnat itni khamoshi se karo ki safalta sor macha the “. You proved these words by you astonished action …….
Congratulations ππππ
Very Happy for you.π€π€π€π€
Thank you dear!
Yes, I wanted to announce with the book release. And it has been a big news for everyone ππ
Thank you for all the support and love π
Started to read finally ππ this is more intense like a international bookππ just finished 1st chapter, will read on weekends β€β€ got stuck with work π©
Aww… loved that ‘international’ tag…lol…
Anyway, take your time. And do leave reviews when you are able to finish!π€π
So many have already read or reading the ebook version! I am still waiting for the paperback version!!!! I really really hope it comes soon and I read it sooner!!! Can’t really wait after all this amazing response!!!!β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Aww… why did you order the paperback?! It is difficult in the times of Covid19
I hope you get it soon π
Because I wanted to keep it with me! It will be very precious to me I know! I wanted to carry it with me wherever I go and I know that it can be done in ebook but paperback version is something different only!
You are like me. Paperback is always special for me..
Like a real book. Ebooks don’t give me that high π But people tell me that the world needs a change and we should become more digital π
Congratulations dii! I am so glad that you and the book finally get the regonisation you both deserve. My apologies that I will not be able to read this one right now but when I do so I will definitely leave a long review everywhere. The day we all were waiting for is finally here let’s all bask in that happiness and sunshine and forget about the rest. Stay safe. Stay strong. Lots of love from my sideβ€β€.
No one needs to apologise Shanaya.
A lot of people have messaged me that they have been preparing for competitive exams, they have some projects to finish an deadlines to meet and they will read it later.
Honestly, it doesn’t matter as it is a BOOK now. It is not going anywhere. I will NEVER be able to remove or take it down.
Whenever you feel like reading, get it.
If someone doesn’t even feel like reading, it is absolutely fine with me. I am sorted that way.
Stay blessed. Lots of love π
Hearing you say that it’s forever here and ain’t going anywhere gives a flutter in my heart! I will always feel like reading it but the situation is against meπ’. Thank you for being so understanding!β€
How to get e book? I could not find it Amazon
Which country you live in Dhara?
You have to type – The Masquerade Manita V
and please buy ebook – it is on discount.
See my last post on The Masquerade in recent uploads. I have posted the details there.
Also the kindle link is on the main page of the book – Click The Masquerade on the top or go to manitav.net
This is all.your hardwork and passion. I’m so happy for you. I’M SURE YOU have unexpectedly surprised everyone around you without making noise about it. What can be better than that.
Lots of love to you…live this happiness. You always deserved it. π€β€
Let’s forget BEB for a while. We totally understand how everything might be going on your side. This is big and you have to handle the excitement your book has caused in everyone including you.ππ
STAY BLESSES DI, HAPPY DAYSπΈ
Thank you Tanvi. Glad yo understand ππ€π€π€
Thanks for all the love and wishes. Yes, people around me were asking me if I recently developed a hobby of writing and got it published ππ
Questions about my ongoing books are plain insensitive. I love them more than any of you and I can say that because they are my babies. Sometimes, I pick up the laptop to write but I am so tired that I feel – No, I can’t give Anshuman or Manasvi this half-hearted treatment. They deserve better.
I mean, I was trying my best to update. But then, I am a human too.
Thanks for understanding π
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Yes no spoilers please.. let us atleast have a good read. And yes a discussion will be great, though after some time.
I have planned a discussion – a achat board here and an update but not for some time. Wait for a couple of months.
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Yaayayy didii Iβm so excited
My sincere apologies, M…. i was too excited… i tried to delete those comments myself but couldnβt figure out …thanks for doing that.
Am so so sooooo happy for you. You deserve it. Well done π
Don’t apologise π€π€ππ
You are not the only one.. there were 8 more people… I had to message each and ask them to delete tweets because they had tweeted the storyline and plot points that new readers don’t know
I can understand…
But it is a panic attack for me, everytime I see it πππ
Anyway…. Loved your excitement… and your points are noted!! I will write an update with a future scenario.
Thanks for reading ππ€