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A wonderfully honest and reflective post, Camilla. Speaking from the perspective of someone who had read some of the chapters of your book through Substack — I think it would be wonderful to see your book out in the world.

I also really liked the idea of the publisher/authors/agent/editor thing being about finding the right match, that’s very interesting.

Thanks Camilla.

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Thanks so much for your kind and generous support Michael. As you know, it's always deeply appreciated🥰✨🌟💖🙏🕊️

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Congrats, Camilla! The world needs your voice and beautiful work! (And I want to toss my little vote out for the possibility of self-publishing. I love that that's even an option for us nowadays, it feels so inclusive to me.)

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Thanks so much for your kindness and generosity Jenna, and right back to you too - the world needs your voice and beautiful work too!💖🙏 and re self-publishing, yes we're lucky to have that option, but I do love the idea of working with a publisher to get this book out into the world in physical-book-form✨🌟💖🙏🕊️

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You have a clear and direct way of writing, Camilla, and your empathy with yourself and others really draws me. I would love to see your book out in the world!

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Thanks so much for your kind words and support Priya! I love that you feel empathy for myself and others shines through my writing. As you know I love reading your writing too. I have so much gratitude for the way Substack has allowed a space for writers to connect!✨🌟💖🙏🕊️

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You had me with the "Buddhists Monks next door." Those words add such intrigue to your title. I can't wait to read your book. Hi Camilla, I am also in the Your Story Matters group. I'm there for the same reason you are with different bits missing. I've written and self-published a memoir of my experience with a workshop I've been facilitating sing 1986. But now need to get a book out that teaches others how and why they should create their own groups of meditation and visual expression as a spiritual practice. Meanwhile, I've designed and produced many books for my friends that are available on Amazon. I need to get beyond that. I look forward to hearing more of your experience as we go along. May we both get our needed bits. Sincerely, (Ms.) Cameron Sesto cameronart.com

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Nov 24, 2023·edited Nov 24, 2023Author

Hi Cameron, nice to meet you in this space🥰 and lovely to see your artwork on your website. Thanks so much for your kind words about my book. I love the idea for your new book too, for people to "create their own groups of meditation and visual expression as a spiritual practice." Thanks for reading!✨🌟💖🙏🕊️ p.s. I will reach out to you through FB regarding the possibility of collaborating about what we're learning in the class.

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