
It’s been a while, and for that, I apologise, my dear readers.
I haven’t been wallowing in a puddle of misery because I got another rejection.
Nothing like that. Unfortunately it has been my health that has held me back from progessing further.
You see, I made a decision to become an Indie Author, and self publish my baby!
And, in order to self publish, there are a few things that need to be done.
- Finish editing my book – so close, I am just in the throes of discovering my crutch words… cringe-worthy!
- Sending it to my editor for that final look over
- Formatting the text for paperback as well as e-book
- Writing the blurb
- Writing acknowledgements, etc. for inside the book
- Setting a publication date
Designing a cover
Wait. What?
I actually have an item on the list that I can strike off?
Well, yes, actually, I do!

I have been hiding this for a while as I had my cover designed a few months back by the talented Rom Com author Kirsty McManus, who designs her own covers, and has done for many others too.
And so… drum roll…
May I finally present the cover of my soon to be published novel, Marriage Unarranged!

Oh my goodness, that was really nervewracking.
So, what do you think? I’d love to hear your opinions, my dear reader Peeps!

And I look forward to being able to give you a publication date before long too!
Thank you guys, for all your support. Seriously, you don’t know how much it means to me!
Great cover, Ritu 👍 🤗❤️🤗
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Thank you so much Chris! 🥰💜🙏🏽
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Just got in from walking Ruby, I love the cover, perfect colours. Back in a sec when I have sorted Ru out 💜💜
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Thank you so much sis! I am so glad you like it!
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It’s beautiful 😍
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Thanks Shelley! I’m a little bit (a lot) in love with it too!
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The colour is fabulous x
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I hope it converts the ethnic link but appeals to a western demographic too 🥰
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Great cover!
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Thank you 🥰
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I love this cover Ritu it’s got all the key story elements right there together and the colours are eye catching. Excellent sis excellent 💜🌹do you want it reblogged or pressed I will wait until you say . Well done 💜💜💜💜
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I really appreciate that’s us, thank you!
Yes to any sharing!
It’s on FB insta and twitter too 😁 💜💜💜
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Excellent 💜 consider it done.💜
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Reblogged this on willowdot21 and commented:
So exciting, Ritu Bhathal’s beautiful cover reveal.
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I was told that a good front cover must say “pick me up”. You have achieved that. A good back cover should say “open me up and read a little”. Are you there yet?
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I’m working on the blurb now… It’s so hard!!!
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It’s a great cover! I am so excited for you, and you are an inspiration to me…. I am struggling to get a working title for mine, but, reading about your journey helps me so much. Thank you for all you have done and are doing for your book, you are an encouragement to me! Cathi
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Thank you for all your support too. It keeps me going as well 💜
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So happy for you! This is a terrific cover that is perfect for your terrific story!
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Love you sis 💜 thank you 💜
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Great eye-catching cover Ritu 😀
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Thank you Irene 💜
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LOVE it! Beautiful color saturation that really draws the eye- congrats!
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Thank you Jacquie! I have a great designer 💜
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Sis, I can’t wait to read this book! The cover is amazing and draws me into the story. It’s magical! ❤
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Thank you so much Sis! It means z lot, all this positivity I’m getting from you all 💜
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Well deserved. ❤
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That’s a very nice looking cover, Sister! Definitely eye catching! 💜
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Thank you Brother 💜
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You’re welcome always, Sister 💜
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Fabulous cover! Well done.
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Thank you Darlene 💜
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Reblogged this on M J Mallon YA/Paranormal Author and commented:
Congratulations to my lovely friend Ritu on her cover reveal for Marriage Unarranged. Awesome. Love it. Wishing her much happiness and success with her book launch.
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Thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗
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Love the colours! On my reading list.
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Thank you so much 💜
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Lovely cover, Ritu. It looks happy. Congratulations.
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Thank you Miriam 💜
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You’re welcome, Ritu ❤
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Great cover and I love the title!
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Thank you 💜
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Great cover for what sounds like an interesting book! Love it!!!
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Thank you so much 💜
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The cover looks lovely, sis. Very girly which seems to fit the young spirit of the main character. The blurb sounds intriguing. Almost like a spiritual journey.
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Thank you sis 🥰 there is an element of spirituality, but finding herself is the big thing 🥰
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I love that idea, sis! Your story took a different route than it looked from those parts you shared with us. Really intriguing 👍😘
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It had wings of it’s own, Sis!
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And that’s the magical thing about the process of writing… and maybe the reason you waited quite some years to work on it again 💖
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Quite possibly, Sis 🥰
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I can’t wait to share this!
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Thank you Rae!!! 🥰
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Reblogged this on powerfulwomenreaders and commented:
Scroll all the way down for cover. This one is going to be a great debut novel. Ritu is a fine poet and a great woman/mother/teacher/writer I, for one, plan to get her book.
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I think this cover is perfect for the genre, Ritu. I do love pink.
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Thank you so much Robbie 🥰
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Gorgeous cover! Looking forward to this coming out.
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Thank you so much Mary xx
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I love it!!! 😍
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Thank you Jennie 🥰
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You’re welcome, Ritu! ❤️
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Oh, Ritu. Seriously LOVE this cover. Congratulations!!! 📚🎉
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Thank you so much Sarah 🥰
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Love it, Ritu! I hope you’re feeling better soon. Cheering you on! 🙂
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Thank you so much Natalie ⭐🥰
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LOVE the cover! The book sounds like lots of fun too. (Let me know if you’re looking for early reviews.)
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Thank you so much Barb!
I’m just waiting on the editor files to come back! 🥰🙆🏽♀️
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Congratulations, Ritu! It’s a beautiful cover. Congrats on scratching an item off your list too. 😉
Happy editing!
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Thank you so much Vashti 😃
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Congrats on the great cover, Ritu. 🙂
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Thank you so much Diana 🥰
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Congratulations, Ritu! And yes indeed, it is nerve-wracking!
Welcome to the club!
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Thank you so much Pamela 🥰
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I’ve gotten sick after the editing, formatting and self-publishing of my last two books. 😦
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It’s a hard slog, you’re right there!
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I became ill the after editing, proofreading, etc. and self-publishing my last two books. The website just about killed me! But have fun with it, lol!!
Reblogging as well!
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Congratulations, Ritu! Your cover is charming.
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Thank you so much Althea 🥰
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Reblogged this on Pamela D. Beverly and commented:
Introducing a new, self-published author! Ritu!
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Great looking cover. Congratulations. 🙂
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Thank you so much 🥰
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Congratulations, Sis! Sorry, i am once again late, but the cover is wonderful.. Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you Bro 🥰
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With a great pleasure, Sis! I always count on you! 🙂
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Ritu,
The cover looks wonderful! So I read the blurb about it and it sounds intriguing. Many blessings to you! Is there humor in it or is it more serious? By the look of the cover, I’m hoping humor? 🙂 Mona
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Thanks Mona!
It’s definitely more light hearted, but touches upon some cultural issues. I hope, when it’s out, you’ll enjoy it 😃
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Ritu, your cover is very striking and your book title is intriguing as is your blurb. The kind of book I’m interested in reading. 🙂
Good luck in finalizing your book. I too am in the process of putting out a novel (self-publish) and it requires a lot of details to take care of.
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Thank you Carol!
It is a real hard slog, doing all the work yourself… But, will be worth it in the end! Thank you, Carol, and good luck to you too 😃
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Hope your physical health gets better, but more important your brain is working. And good. Hey! This crazy nutcase is going to be able on Monday to get my credit card, for me is an accomplishment hence I can buy your book.
I do know a bit of your background so the title does fit the authors life . Can you believe that dating a woman from India she then went to the U.S with a arranged marriage and she lives now there whith the husband that is making a fortune?
I´m glad for her, and the guy which I also met he is a good guy, my mommy loves him so that is that.
Looking forward for the date-released of your book..
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I didn’t know you dated an Indian woman before!
Well, glas you’ll have your card soon. I’ll let you know a release date asap!!! 💕
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You better and I would be more than…. I got to be the first one to know
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Love the colors of the cover!
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Thank you hun! I fell in love with it when the designer sent this proof to me!
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