Bonjour loves!
I wanted to take a moment to update you all on the progress of my book, Local Paris: 12 Neighborhoods to Discover for an Alternative Look at Paris. While the journey has taken longer than I originally anticipated, I’m thrilled to share that we’ve made significant progress!
We’ve reworked the format to make it even more engaging and added some beautiful sketches that truly capture the essence of Paris. Every small improvement reminds me why this project is worth the wait. The next big milestone is just around the corner—I’ll be sending the book off to print in a few days. After that, I’ll update you again when I receive the first sample copy in my hands!
This has been a true labor of love and, honestly, a lot harder than I expected. But as each step brings me closer to sharing it with you, I feel immense gratitude for your patience and support.
Recently, I had coffee with my dear friend Amanda Bankert, author of Voilà Vegan. Amanda reminded me that all books take time, especially in traditional publishing. Her words were a comfort and a gentle nudge to be kind to myself. This is my first book, and while I’m self-publishing in a more alternative way, it’s been a learning curve every step of the way.
To anyone who might feel let down by the delays, I want to say how truly sorry I am. Please know that I am still honoring all the pledges made through Kickstarter. If you have a tour package included in your pledge, I would love to get you on my calendar! Please send me an email at myparisianlife@gmail.com so we can schedule your tour here in Paris.
Your belief in me and this project has kept me motivated through all the ups and downs. Thank you for your unwavering support. I can’t wait to bring this book into the world and, most importantly, into your hands.
With love and gratitude,
Yanique