I Received Something Really Special!

I received something really special in the mail a while ago thanks to Brian from Iridium Spear. If you’re not familiar with his blog maybe it’s time to get familiar with it because it’s really great. He writes about a variety of topics and I can tell you it’s never boring. As you guys may know, Amazon is not really a thing in Kenya and ordering things from Amazon can get complicated as you have to do it through a third party. So, I don’t generally order items from Amazon including books and just make do with using the Amazon Kindle app. Last year, my poetry got published in two different anthologies. This was the first time my writing was published and I was immensely proud of the achievement. However, I was unable to purchase either books on Amazon and talked about my disappointment about that on a post on this blog. Brian, being the kind person he is, let me know he would be open to purchasing the books on Amazon and mailing the books to me and I would just send him the payment once I received the books. I was thrilled and took him up on the offer. We both got a little busy after that but he kept his word and sent me the books when he could. And I was so excited to receive them! Holding them in my hands is a surreal feeling and I am so incredibly thankful to be published on these anthologies. Thanks once more to Brian for mailing them! I Received Something Really Special

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97 responses to “I Received Something Really Special!”

  1. So amazing!🤩 ❤️

    1. Yeah, I was so happy to receive it! 😊

  2. That’s really wonderful…There still are some good souls who will go the extra mile for someone!! Congrats on being published in them both!!

    1. It was so nice of him and true there are still some genuinely nice people out there! Thank you!

  3. super cool. This is such a nice story. I love this.

    1. Thanks so much.

  4. How wonderful it was of this man to send the books to you, Pooja! I’ll check his site out, Thanks. Happy reading. ❤️

    1. Yes, it was so kind of him! Thanks! ❤️

      1. 👍🏻❤️

  5. Awesome. Make sure to list them and purchase link on my blog Authors Supporting Authors. This is how I am keeping track to purchase books after my retirement on March 31, 2024.

    1. Thank you and sure, I’ll definitely do that.

  6. Yay! Kindness is not dead!

    1. Yup, there are still some kind people out there!

  7. That’s is an amazingly kind gesture! Congratulations

    1. It was, it really meant a lot to me! Thanks ☺️

      1. My pleasure

  8. That was so nice of Brian to do that! More people should be like Brian. Having physical copies of these books is very special. 🥰

    1. It was, Brian was really kind to send these to me. And having a physical copy is the best, I always prefer those over the online version 😊

  9. What a wonder thing for him to do. Bloggers are special people!

    1. They sure are, that’s why I love the community we have here on WP!

    1. Absolutely 😊

      1. Give me opportunity sometime.

        I’ll send kachoris 😅

        1. Lol, kachoris are always welcome 😅

  10. Man, that’s awesome. Very happy for you!
    Nice to know there’s still good folks out there.

    1. Thanks so much! Yeah, there’s still some genuinely nice people out there.

  11. ok will read his blog if time is free.

    1. Really appreciate that.

  12. What a really nice thing for him to do! That’s dope! And congratulations! 🎉🥳🙌🏾

    1. Really dope! Thanks so much 😊

      1. 💜❤️💙

  13. What a thoughtful act of kindness! Glad you received books you’re published in and cheers to your nice friend.

    1. Absolutely, it was really nice of him! Thanks so much 😊

      1. Wonderful! 😊

  14. That is such a kind gesture of Brian.
    I’ll check his blog surely ….

    And congratulations dear.
    Happy for you.

    1. Definitely do and yes it was so kind of him. Thanks so much.

      1. ♥️♥️♥️

  15. Very nice. Congratulations.

    1. Thank you so much.

  16. such a lovely gesture from Brian and a wonderful share from you, Pooja. 🤍

    Congratulations too🎉

    1. Definitely very kind of him to send them and thanks so much 😊

      1. my pleasure 🤗

  17. Congrats on getting published and glad you got the books!

    1. Thank you so much!

  18. Good on Brian!! That’s cool!

    1. Very cool of him to send them!

  19. Congratulations!

    1. Thank you!

  20. This is such good news, and I’m happy for you. Since Amazon wants to be the merchant to the world, I continue to be surprised that it doesn’t do better in and for Kenya. But you have the books, that’s great! And your work is published, which is even better–and better for the rest of us, since we get to appreciate what you have to say. Congratulations!

    1. Thanks so much. What I’ve noticed is that when these large merchants say worldwide it usually excludes Africa. Not just with Amazon but most large companies/brands. Thanks, it really is amazing!

  21. cool beans gudka.

    1. Very cool beans.

      1. yeah almost enough to make you gupta yet again my friend.

  22. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
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    That’s great. Congratulations!

    1. Thanks so much!

  23. Interesting! I thought to follow his blog, but don’t see the option to do so.

    1. Thanks so much! Try following it through the Reader: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/137629348

  24. Awesome & Congratulations !! <3

    1. Thanks so much! 😊

  25. Amazon’s delivery service has deteriorated over the years, or perhaps third-party invoicing between the company and customers has worsened. For instance, I recently ordered a telescope but received a cheap knockoff instead. Fortunately, Amazon has a return policy, but it was still a waste of time and patience. In short: Amazon’s delivery service has become frustratingly unreliable.

    1. That sucks but I’ve noticed that once these companies get bigger their services aren’t the same anymore and often fall short.

  26. What a delightful gift to receive. So very kind of Brian and well deserved, Pooja❣️

    1. It was very kind of him and thank you!

      1. ❤️❤️❤️

  27. How wonderful of Brian, Pooja! I just ordered my copy of Glow and I’ve already read Hidden in Childhood and loved it! 💖

    1. It was really a kind thing for him to do! Yay, glad you enjoy Glow. And I hope you liked my poem on Hidden in Childhood 😊💕

      1. I loved your writing in Hidden in Childhood, and Glow is on its way. Can’t wait to read your poetry, Pooja! Have a good day! 🩷

        1. I’m so happy to hear that and have a good day too! 😊

  28. That’s exciting news Pooja, happy for you!

    1. It is and thanks so much!

  29. Congrats! This was very kind of him to do that for you. It’s a good feeling to hold them. I know the feeling. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

    1. It was so kind of him and I really appreciated it. Thanks and have a great week too.

  30. That is just wonderful!
    Congratulations, Pooja!

    1. Thanks so much!

  31. Sometimes good things may take time but patience pays off beautifully.

    1. I absolutely agree.

  32. Congratulations, Pooja!

    1. Thanks so much!

  33. It was a good experience for me too. I learned a lot about shipping to Africa which is probably something I never would have read about otherwise. 😅

    1. Haha well, now you know that information if you ever have to ship anything to Africa again 😅 And thanks again, very much appreciated!

    1. Yeah, I was so excited to receive it!

  34. Wowww… You’re now a published author ❤️. Loveee that growth for you❤️

    1. I know, it’s so crazy to think about and thank you so much ❤️

      1. ♥️🌹to many more. And joining you soon in the published authors group❤️

        1. Truly hope so, that would be awesome. Really hope you get published soon ❤️

  35. Cool congrats, I will try to check out the books!

    1. Thank you, really appreciate that!

  36. That is crazy that you can’t order from Amazon. You must be so proud about your poetry being published. Congrats to you my friend!

    1. It’s so annoying. I think it’s high time Amazon became more inclusive of African countries. But until then I’m so thankful for friends who send me the things I need.
      I am, thank you so much!

  37. You sure must be excited 😆😆😍

  38. I love poetry books, and I’ll definitely purchase these two books! How awesome you got them now Pooj! I’m delighted for you! And congrats on being published in both of the anthologies!

    1. Thank you so much, it’s such an honour to be published alongside all the other amazing writers and I so appreciate you getting the books!

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