(Book Accepted, keen interest in Christian Faith Publishing, this is indeed MARVELOUS, MIRACULOUS, most welcome, much appreciated)

[Thirumala Raya Halemane]

(Book Accepted, keen interest in Christian Faith Publishing, this is indeed MARVELOUS, MIRACULOUS, most welcome, much appreciated)

(Christian Faith Publishing has shown much interest, and acceptance of my book proposal, although done in their own way, they did so mentioning King Ashoka and topic of Dr Vedveer Arya's blog in the book title. It is a positive forward development. Our Many Thanks, Regards and Best Wishes to them and others involved for their willingness to help, for their curiosity, interest etc. 

Please Keep Up the Good Work. Do Well, All the Best. Good Luck, Be Brave, Be Wise, Take Care. Best Wishes, Aummm..

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(below contract offer COPIED TODAY THURSDAY 2026 MARCH 19)

at

https://contracts.christianfaithpublishing.com/PublishingProposal.php?hsID=52846059304

Publishing and Distribution Agreement

"The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka "

by Thirumala Raya & Usha & Kaviraj & Shilpi Halemane
13 EAGLES PASS, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8815
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Book Details:
6x9 Black & White, paperback
75000 words
Transcription Included.
Complimentary Copies: Ten paperback copies

Docket No: 52846059304

The above-referenced work (hereinafter referred to as "Work") which is exclusively owned by Thirumala Raya & Usha & Kaviraj & Shilpi Halemane (hereinafter referred to as "Author") has been officially reviewed as of 2026-01-30 and accepted for publication by C.F.P. (hereinafter referred to as "Publisher"). Expiration date (45 days after reviewed date)

Purely Publishing (with Complimentary Press Release and Author Web Page)

(REST DELETED , contract choices & details, see at bottom below)

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Subject: Review Results Are In! Let's Talk Soon!
To: <trhal...@gmail.com>

Exciting update - we've just heard back from the Review Board! Hi THIRUMALA RAYA ,   I'm thrilled to inform you that our Review Board has finalized the assessment of your manuscript. Let's arrange a time to discuss the findings in detail. If your manuscript has been accepted, we can dive into the thrilling next steps ahead. Should it have been declined, we'll explore the reasons and potential solutions together. Click the link below to book a time that works best for you. I eagerly anticipate our conversation!   https://meetings.hubspot.com/traci-ayn   I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Traci-Ayn Reynolds Christian Faith Publishing, 832 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: A reminder for our upcoming meeting
To: Thirumala Raya Halemane <trhal...@gmail.com>

Hello,

Your book has been accepted! I just emailed you the agreement. There's a promotion going on that will give you $300 off if you get the agreement back to us by 2 15 26. Please let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to meeting with you,

Kind Regards,

Traci-Ayn Reynolds

Senior Literary Agent

Christian Faith Publishing

(814) 540-4006

reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com

Book a meeting with me

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From: Thirumala Raya Halemane <trhal...@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:11 PM
To: Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com>
Subject: Re: A reminder for our upcoming meeting

 

Dear Traci-Ayn Reynolds,

it is a pleasure to hear from you

I have scheduled the appointment.

Please note that my mobile is cancelled, and

so we can use my Gmail = TRHAL...@GMAIL.COM

or Instagram = @thirumalaraya

for video chat,

Sorry about the inconvenience. ThankYou.

Regards and Best Wishes

Dr Thirumala Raya Halemane

13 eagles pass, princeton, nj 08540 

PS=

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On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com> wrote:

Hello THIRUMALA,


This is a friendly reminder that we have a meeting booked on:
Feb 2, 2026 3:00 PM EST (-05:00)

I look forward to meeting with you,

Kind Regards,

Traci-Ayn Reynolds

Senior Literary Agent

Christian Faith Publishing

(814) 540-4006

reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com

Book a meeting with me

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Thirumala Raya Halemane <trhal...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: Your Publication and Distribution Agreement
To: Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com>

THANK YOU, TRACI

 

(rest deleted here for brevity)

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On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM Traci-Ayn Reynolds <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com> wrote:

Hi Thirumala,

Congratulations - It is my pleasure to present you with a Publishing and Distribution Agreement for your book!

A link to the agreement is below. It is a very straightforward agreement, written in plain English. In essence, it entails us being your publisher and handling all the production work needed (editing, typesetting, cover design, ISBN, eBook conversion) to prepare the book and eBook for retail sale.

It also entails us handling all forms of distribution- both hard-copy (for sale in retail stores like Barnes & Noble and through Amazon) and ePub (for sale on Kindle, Nook, iPad/iPhone, and other digital reader devices). The agreement also states that we will handle publicity for the book- via a press release campaign.

Best of all is the fact that we are not entitled to our fifty-cent royalty per book sold until you have first received enough sales royalties to offset any moneys you spent on the project with us.

We're having a Valentine's Day Publishing Special! Receive a $300 discount off of your initial investment. Use promotional code: 300off  (Offer valid through 2-15-26)

Also, when you sign up for auto pay-you'll receive 5 extra copies of your book for family & friends.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need some help with your agreement.

We're looking forward to working with you!

Agreement Link

Kind Regards,

Traci-Ayn Reynolds

Senior Literary Agent

Christian Faith Publishing

(814) 540-4006

reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com

Book a meeting with me

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---------- Forwarded message ---------

From: Thirumala Raya Halemane <trhal...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: Review Results Are In! Let's Talk Soon!
To: <reyn...@christianfaithpublishing.com>

Dear Traci-Ayn Reynolds,

it is a pleasure to hear from you

I have scheduled the appointment.

Please note that my mobile is cancelled, and

so we can use my Gmail = TRHAL...@GMAIL.COM

or Instagram = @thirumalaraya

for video chat,

Sorry about the inconvenience. ThankYou.

Regards and Best Wishes

Dr Thirumala Raya Halemane

13 eagles pass, princeton, nj 08540 

PS=

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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some titi-bits from the DELETED parts above, for easy understanding =

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Then the history of the USA as a nation can go, and will go as far back into the past as we wish to view it, and as we wish to write about it, to 1776 and the Constitution, and the list of Presidencies becoming the latest chapters running into modern times. And, the history before that also exists in real view, with truths not erased, people not forgotten to advantage other selected views. We do not ignore the rest that were at a disadvantage at the time. We look back and see that good was there, the bad was there, also the ugly, And, of course, the divinely. This will be a better scholarship, of course.

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(divide & rule failed, now reversing = Everything Connected Advaitha, King Ashoka history details falsified, male-female in Japan, ..

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Bidyut Sarker    • 1st Owner/ President   to Thirumala Raya Halemane 

India needs a clean and holy icon to lead the nation, so the historian and politicians are bleaching the black spots. That's politics. If Germany wins WWII then history was written differently and Nataji Suvash Bose was the father of India.  

Me:

Transformation Path Proposal for USA GREAT FUTURE is here =

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(DELETED here for brevity, from my messages, as usual)

Emperor Ashoka glorification not fully in line with India's sanatana hindu dharma heritage,

(regarding Emperor Ashoka's character, place, role in Sanatana Hindu Dharma Civilization narrative, I think he does not fit quite well with dharma heritage, dharma traditions, but he was overly emphasized when the colonial rule ended, and even later by India and the West as representing Indian statehood, many glorification examples are there. This is not fully good enough for nature of sanatana hindu dharma, Ashoka was not fully in true raaja-dharma, it was not like raama rajya or what is in shastras, in ramayana, in mahabharatha etc. Just because he embraced pacifism later, ending the previous overly aggressive violent course does not elevate him that highly to dharma-hood iconic status)

at

https://www.academia.edu/30922494/The_Yona_or_Yavana_Kings_of_the_time_of_the_Legendary_King_Ashoka

The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka

By Vedveer Arya

2025 September 24

Me:

Dear Vedveer Arya, 

I think it is very likely that King Ashoka was partially non-Indian, his over-aggressive extremely violent war campaigns, behaviors against people, including the Kalinga war suggests it too. perhaps his mother was of some Greek ancestry (Alexander's general's daughter or some such ???0, and it seems he spent his early young years in Northwestern India and it is very likely that he would have absorbed more of such traits from Afghanistan regions since some communities there have such closer to European style heritage, I think. Your thinking ??? My email is TRHAL...@GMAIL.COM

2025 October 1

Me (to Bidyut Sarker): 

Thank You, good info. Yes, deep-rooted beliefs, attitudes in us that common people need to believe that leaders are perfect, no blemishes or black spots or weaknesses etc, and it comes from past history with the king being considered as the representative of God, and the Deep State intelligence etc working hard to maintain or manufacture such image, in good or bad ways, can be hidden, invisible to public.   

YES OUR SONS SUFFERED, TARGETED YES = PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. BEST WISHES. AUMMM...

Although in severe shock and great stress, we have faced the challenges and moved forward crossing the barriers biases impediments etc that came before us, it was tough, not easy, for my wife and sons and the others also I brought up my two sons Kaviraj and Shilpi as future presidents of usa, with that attitude/ outlook/ mindset, supporting and encouraging the leadership nature already in them. They are born in usa, grew up in usa and consider themselves as Americans. The country, the people and the whole world including India where we parents are originally from will need their leadership and contributions to go forward towards better future vision in true spirit of America. It is the nature of truth, nature of nature, nature of humanity.  YESoursons future POTUS sufferedtargeted world dramastage, meFIRED jobsBLOCKED bigshock wife&sons hardwork spread theword DOyourshare DOitNOW Shilpi inweddedbliss seekingSUITABLE bridefor Kaviraj BEST WISHES AUMMM

Me:

As my Supervisor Dr T K Srinivas at AT&T Bell Labs mentioned, in the months leading to my being fired from my job there, "Perception is More Important than Reality". I had asked him what was going on, like they are working on my patent (his answer = No), he had also said "why you look like that?", "you must be under lots of stress". "what you are is what matters, not what your intention" etc during those days. His responses, good real info, & ALL HELP there deeply crucial, hugely helpful, to analyze, to understand our situation, to move forward. He helped greatly with HATCC temple efforts also. My huge gratitude to him.   

Our many thanks regards namaskaars-praNaams best wishes to Sir Shree Dr Tanjore K Srinivas avarugaLu Ji Sir and all family, also to others involved, helping, supporting, well-wishing etc 

PLEASE HELP, SPREAD WORD, CHANGE BUZZ, TRANSFORM. world dramastage, meFIRED jobsBLOCKED bigshock wife&sons DID LOTS of HARD WORK, DOyourshare DOitNOW Shilpi wedding done, seekingSUITABLE bridefor Kaviraj

Sandip De  to Me:

Thirumala Raya Halemane, maybe your observations are correct. But we need to deep drive to find the truth. Indian history is altered by many distortarians we assume as historians. They were with a single motive to diminish Sanatan pride and glorify the invaders. Else see it's very little known King Ashoka was converted to Buddhism much before he ascended the throne killing or imprisoning his elders like Aurangzeb did centuries later. The massacre of Kalinga was not by Sanatan Ashoka but by Buddhist Ashoka, and that also not all Buddhism is in the cause of influence, but the Buddhism of Afghanistan being the influence.  

(my reaction )

Me:

I understand "venting" and its de-stressing benefits instead of the harm stress does if internalized, especially when stress is caused because of friction with power over which you have no ways to fight back and redeem yourself or what you feel is rightfully yours. However my approach to such situations is, and has been, somewhat different than what we may see around often or usually. I follow what we call as dharma, swa-dharma for me, and so far I have been fully satisfied in doing so, etc, although others may think I have been somewhat stupid in not being able to advance higher according to their sense of success etc. If so, then, so be it. I am not going by those measurements.

Me:

However, even then, I needed to "handle" brick-bats or stones or balls or arrows thrown at me from different directions, whether deliberately or induced or influenced or inevitably due to past history or manufactured or other types etc. And, as I wrote to my elder brother years ago, (maybe 1990s), I learnt to "move" rapidly, in my thinking, from one level to another, thus reducing the stress on myself, not willing to shoulder any more responsibility than I had to as my individual self only if that was needed, because I saw that various people, including family, friends, others, had their own expectations about me, what I should be doing etc, and like every person, I have my different roles, like being a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a relative, a friend, a neighbor, a community member, a student, a teacher, an employee, a citizen, etc etc, and we all have to "handle" our duties and responsibilities for all the roles we are in, to whatever extent we can, with all the pluses, minuses, limitations, biases, desires, egos, arrogances,  others helping, others hurting etc, all included, trying to do the best we can, = and that's all we can do, not everything is in one person's hand or ability.

Me:

..And false accusations are even made by individuals who may justify it to themselves and those around them in the name of justifiable "politics" for manufacturing perceptions for helping in their agendas, (and I have seen it happen, with our temple efforts in New Jersey, during HTCS-HATCC merger talks, with people pushing for such a goal, to eliminate HATCC, to help the agenda of HTCS by deliberately bad-mouthing HATCC, its leaders, objectives etc, even mis-representations, false accusations also, back in 1990-91, early 1990s timeframe. The Indian American community here has come a long way since then; much transformation has happened.

Our temple effort, with its own community-internal & external politics, here in New Jersey, and its influence & impacts, here and beyond, including in USA, India, worldwide, on Hindus, Indians, as well as others, all people, has been pivotal, served as turning point, transformation catalyst, since 1987, and has opened up new ways, new possibilities, new views, new attitudes, new approaches for doing things, for life and living !!! And, one might add, for good & bad, whether you like it or not, but it is kind of inevitable, no other choice so to say, and is for Truth & Dharma, natural progress.

Me:

Hmmm.. Okay. It is for my son Kaviraj. and, I guess, we can say that there is a first time for everything. In any case, it can happen in lots of different ways, by one person telling another, amd onwards, ..like that ,, and suddenly, as if by magic, something happens, get a call or be introduced, etc, and it goes forward well. Usually, a third party intermediary is always there, someone often not deliberately perhaps, can be credited for pulling the boy and the girl together, for example, the secretary or even the computer or providence say, who put the two individuals in the same section of the class.. etc.. we can call it good luck also, PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS. that's all i am asking. it is very easy to help me. THANK YOU.  

Me:

Thanks for the very interesting info here about Japan, Shree Murthy avarE. It looks like they have found their-style solution to the male-female companionship or sexual satisfaction type missing factors in people's lives, which is not a "fully-solved" problem anywhere, perhaps we can say, including various civilizations, religions, cultures, nations, tribes, families, individuals etc and lots of conflicts have causes arising from it or related to it life & living having much to do with it also.

Me to @its.over.boyo:

I am trying to contact everyone, the whole world, and this is also a part of it. PLEASE HELP =  ..(rest deleted here for brevity)

...Me:

Sir, Thanks for curiosity & question, everything is connected as in Advaitha Sri Shankaracharya includes Iran, divide & rule failed, reversing  ..

kohligagan202 Gagan reply to Me, @thirumalaraya, for my posting Gandhi comments on @piyushgoyalofficial

at Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPHbqIBky8A/

which was ==

Gagan:

unfortunately Gandhi narrative has been sold very well by Indian Govts, although difficult, gradually they may also find a way to change it.

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from my online search = 

"Mahatma Gandhi had a close relationship with Hermann Kallenbach, a German-Jewish architect and bodybuilder, which has led to speculation about their personal life. They developed a friendship while Gandhi was working in South Africa, and some sources suggest they may have had a physical relationship. However, scholars have been unable to provide clear evidence of their relationship, leaving the details somewhat ambiguous. Additionally, there are claims that Gandhi had a love affair with Saraladevi, which is also a subject of speculation regarding his sexuality. Overall, while there are hints and speculations, the extent of Gandhi's relationship with a man remains a topic of debate and interest."

(I am grateful to others who gave info about these happenings in Gandhi's life, during our discussions online some years ago. I did not know about it before. It looks like these things are well documented, but not publicly known very well.IT IS TIME TO MAKE IT FULLY VISIBLE INFO for the sake of Truth, for sanatana hindu dharma. Best Wishes, Aummm...)

2025 September 15

reply for Experiment With ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಚರ್ಯ । ಗಾಂಧಿಗಿತ್ತೇ ಕರಾಳ ಮುಖ? । ಸೌಜನ್ಯ ಕೌಶಿಕ್  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liiQaD1bbvk

Me:

pranav, i understand the unhappiness or anger with M K Gandhi here, but there is a lot more to it regarding Gandhi's previous experiences and hardships that he underwent, which made him the kind of individual he was at that stage in life. From what I have read, there was some foreign individual friend (very likely targeted by that intelligence agent, who he was working for) of his who basically entrapped him into a homosexual type relationship, Gandhi was psychologically "taken over" by him. as is mentioned in some letter that Gandhi wrote to him. (these kinds of info are generally not well publicized, so not well known). It would have pushed down the consciousness level, from which to rise up, Gandhi would have struggled like this for some kind of "sadhana" like this, for his own self, without realizing how he was affecting the others, "victimized" in this respect, and behaving badly as the leader of Indian Civilization, to which position he was more or less pushed into by the forces which were operating around him, including the British, also the Indian Royals, and the Indian and foreign Deep States, not just the Indian common man, for whom he was high up there as a Mahatma, but it was not a place where they can hope to get to, or even wanted to get to, since their participation in the struggle for freedom was just that, "swarajya", not suppression, not colonial rule, not evil kind of discrimination etc. So, the issue is much bigger than what is usually presented as by anti-Gandhi and pro-Gandhi forces. TRUTH is much much much deeper and wider, lots of it not fully known etc. !!!!!

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(belated)

HAPPY GANESHA CHATHURTHI,

HAPPY SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI.

Om namO jai shree mahaa gaNapathi chaami dEvarige namO namaha.

Om namO jai shree subrahmaNyanE namO namaha chaami dEvaru

Om namO jai shree dEvi durgaa paramEshwariyE namO namaha chaami dEvaru

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(below contract offer COPIED TODAY THURSDAY 2026 MARCH 19)

at

https://contracts.christianfaithpublishing.com/PublishingProposal.php?hsID=52846059304

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Publishing and Distribution Agreement

"The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka "

by Thirumala Raya & Usha & Kaviraj & Shilpi Halemane
13 EAGLES PASS, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8815
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Book Details:
6x9 Black & White, paperback
75000 words
Transcription Included.
Complimentary Copies: Ten paperback copies

Docket No: 52846059304

The above-referenced work (hereinafter referred to as "Work") which is exclusively owned by Thirumala Raya & Usha & Kaviraj & Shilpi Halemane (hereinafter referred to as "Author") has been officially reviewed as of 2026-01-30 and accepted for publication by C.F.P. (hereinafter referred to as "Publisher"). Expiration date (45 days after reviewed date)

Purely Publishing (with Complimentary Press Release and Author Web Page)

Publication Specialist: A Publication Specialist will be assigned to oversee all aspects of the publication process. Author will be given complete access to all workflows through a personalized online author portal.

Full Copy Edit: Publisher will assign a copy editor to extensively review the Work to ensure proper syntax, word usage, sentence structure, and consistency in adherence with the standards of the Chicago Manual of Style.

Page Design: Publisher will assign a Page Designer to ensure consistency of headings and chapters, and to implement elements of typographical style, including font size, font choices, margins, paragraph, and sentence formatting.

Cover Art: Publisher will produce a premium, custom cover design based on Author's input. The final selection of cover art shall be at the sole discretion of Author.

Conversion to Various Digital Formats: Publisher will convert the Work to the appropriate digital formats so that it may be offered for sale with the Apple, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Google Play eBook retail platforms.

Printed Editions of the Work: Complimentary editions of the Work, professionally printed with a full-color front and back cover, will be produced and delivered to Author's designated address as stated above.

Author Discount Program: Author may purchase an unlimited number of additional wholesale copies of the print editions of the Work for private sale by Author, directly from Publisher at a discount of 40% off the retail price, plus shipping and applicable taxes.

ISBN: Publisher will obtain, on behalf of Author, ISBNs for all editions of the Work. The ISBNs will list Author as the original owner and author of the Work, and Publisher as the authorized Publisher.

Digital Distribution: Publisher will submit Author's Work for distribution to prevalent digital distribution outlets including Amazon, Apple iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and Google Play.

Print Distribution: Publisher will list the print edition(s) of Author's Work for wholesale distribution via Publisher's Ingram Content Network account so that it may be offered for sale in worldwide retail outlets and via Amazon's print distribution platform.

Returned Works: All costs and expenses for returned Works shall be borne solely by Publisher. Pricing of the Work shall be determined by Publisher with material input from Author.

Author Web Page: Publisher will create a custom web page for Author on Publishers website. This page shall contain Author's cover art, a synopsis of Author's book, and direct links to the purchase page of digital platforms offering Author's book for sale so that viewers may easily purchase the Work.

Publicity and Press Release Distribution: Publisher's publicity team will create a custom press release that will be sent by a premier third-party newswire firm to a targeted priority list of media including local, regional, and national print, broadcast, and online sources. This press release will contain a link to the Author's web page which is described above. Author hereby gives Publisher the authority to distribute, at Publisher's sole expense, as many free digital and print versions of the Work as Publisher deems necessary in order for Publisher to promote the Work.

Author Royalties: Publisher shall pay to Author all funds Publisher receives from the respective vendors for sales of the printed and digital copies of the Work, less a 50 cent commission/administrative fee per copy sold. Quarterly accounting reports listing all sales from each distribution outlet and all net profit generated, as per each respective outlet's most recent terms and conditions, will be provided to Author by Publisher.

Recoupment of Author's Investment: Publisher shall not be entitled to any commission/administrative fee as defined above until such time that Author has received a sum total of print and eBook book sales revenue equal to the amount invested by Author under this Agreement.

 

Launch Package

For authors seeking a focused, high-impact marketing boost, the Launch Package provides a suite of promotional services designed to maximize book visibility and sales across major digital platforms. The Launch Package includes:

60-Second Narrated Video Trailer: Publisher will produce a dynamic, 60-second video trailer featuring engaging video content and imagery relevant to the book’s themes and story. The trailer will incorporate narration and key information about the book, culminating with a visual highlight of the book’s cover and a showcase of major retailers where the book is available for purchase. This video will be formatted for and distributed on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and Instagram Feed. Upon completion, the video file will be provided to Author for unrestricted use.

Podcast Interview on the ReaderHouse Author Roundtable: This interview, conducted by the ReaderHouse Author Roundtable host, will concentrate on Author’s book and background. The podcast interview will be no less than three minutes in length and will be pre‐recorded and professionally edited. It will be streamed to potential readers/customers through the ReaderHouse weekly Author Roundtable show, which is available through podcast services like Amazon, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google, and equivalent podcast streaming services.

Amazon Optimization: Publisher will provide a comprehensive Amazon Optimization service to enhance the book’s discoverability and sales potential on Amazon. This service includes:

• Drafting a compelling, sales-optimized Book Blurb tailored for Amazon’s platform.
• Optimizing the “About the Author” section to highlight Author’s credentials and connect with readers.
• Recommending the most effective genres and categories to maximize the book’s visibility.
• Suggesting a targeted list of optimized keywords to improve the likelihood of the book being found by interested readers.

2X Complimentary Copies: Publisher will provide Author with twice the standard number of complimentary copies of the Work as specified in the agreement, enabling broader in-person promotional opportunities.

 

Launch + Package

For authors ready to elevate their book’s reach with a truly comprehensive, multi-channel marketing experience, the Launch + Package delivers an expanded array of premium services. Building on all the benefits of the Launch Package, the Launch + Package empowers authors with advanced tools and strategies to amplify their presence, engage readers, and drive sales across every major platform and in-person opportunity. The Launch + Package includes all Launch Package services, plus:

Promotional Video Interview: Publisher will conduct a video interview with Author via a video conferencing service such as Zoom or equivalent. The interview will be professionally edited to a finished length of three to five minutes and will feature Author discussing the book, their background, and related topics. The completed video interview will be provided to Author and featured on the Author’s website and other promotional channels, as appropriate.

Custom Author Website with URL: Publisher will create a custom website for Author, including a unique URL (within reasonable availability; premium domains are not included). The website will feature:

• About the Author section
• Book Blurb
• Links to major retailers offering the book
• The narrated video trailer
• The video interview
• The podcast interview
• An author contact form for reader engagement

Publisher will provide setup and hosting for one (1) year from launch. Author may renew hosting annually at the then-current rate. If not renewed, the website and URL may be discontinued after the hosting period.

3 Month Targeted Social Media Campaign: Publisher will execute a three-month targeted social media campaign across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The campaign will include:

• Professionally designed posts and content to promote the book and Author (8-12 posts per month)
• A $100 advertising budget to boost posts and increase reach/engagement
• Training videos with helpful tips, enabling Author to continue using the social media accounts for book promotion after the initial campaign period

Custom Bookmarks (100): Publisher will design and produce 100 custom bookmarks featuring the book’s cover design. Each bookmark will include a QR code and the website URL, directing readers to the Author’s website. These bookmarks are intended for use in promotional events, signings, and giveaways to drive traffic and sales.

All deliverables under the Launch and Launch + Packages will be developed in close collaboration with the Author. Where appropriate, the Author will have the opportunity to review materials and provide input or guidance prior to publication or distribution. Publisher will offer professional recommendations throughout the process to help ensure the quality and effectiveness of all marketing materials.

 

Add-on Service: Author Interview on the Nationally Televised "Inkwell Academy Author Book Club": For the ultimate in author and book promotion and publicity, participate in a three-minute professional interview on the nationally broadcast half-hour Author Book Club series sponsored by Inkwell Academy. Be one of just a handful of authors interviewed for the national show, and tell your story in your voice- what your book is about, how you conceived it, why people should purchase and read it, etc. A direct QR code link will be presented on-screen during a portion of your interview to drive potential purchasers directly to a retail sales page for your book. Notice of the scheduled interview will be given at least a week in advance to allow authors to prepare wardrobe, hair, etc. for the interview. All interviews will be conducted in English via Zoom or equivalent remote video conferencing application.

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Available Publication Options for "The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka "

Please review and check only one option below to choose your publishing package. For each publishing package available, we have 2 finance options for your convenience.

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Purely Publishing

Includes full retail distribution of a Paperback edition, eBook edition, press release, and all other services indicated in Purely Publishing above.

For Expedited Service and a $250 discount, check this box to pay in full or to pay with Affirm. (Payments as low as $144.74/month) 

Check this box to pay $745 upon execution of this Agreement followed by ten (10) monthly payments of $349 each.

Launch Package

Includes all services offered in Purely Publishing, plus the Launch Program with Publicity, Social Media Marketing as defined above.

For Expedited Service and a $250 discount, check this box to pay in full or to pay with Affirm. (Payments as low as $305.10/month) 

Check this box to pay $945 upon execution of this Agreement followed by fourteen (14) monthly payments of $349 each.

Launch + Package

Includes all services offered in Purely Publishing, plus the Launch + Program with Publicity, Social Media Marketing as defined above.

For Expedited Service and a $250 discount, check this box to pay in full or to pay with Affirm. (Payments as low as $387.13/month) 

Check this box to pay $1245 upon execution of this Agreement followed by fourteen (14) monthly payments of $499 each.

Optional Services:

Add any of these services to the packages listed above:

Check this box to add the Author Interview on the Nationally Televised "Inkwell Academy Author Book Club" option

Terms and Conditions

Payments: Payments will be processed through and may appear on your statement as Publishing Services Consortium.

Author to Retain All Rights: Both the original Work of Author and all materials prepared by Publisher (including but not limited to page designs, cover art, electronic files, publicity materials, and the like) shall be the sole property of Author and shall be transferred free of charge to Author by Publisher at any time upon Author's request. Any derivative works of Author's original Work (screenplays, motion picture/TV scripts, etc.) shall be the sole and exclusive property of Author.

IRS Form W9: As a condition of Publisher remitting royalties to Author, Author agrees to complete and remit to Publisher an IRS Form W9 (supplied to Author by Publisher) in compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. Author and Publisher acknowledge that vendors may change their royalty structure at their discretion. Publisher may remit royalties to Author via check or ACH payment at Publisher's discretion.

Author represents that he/she is the original and true author and owner of the Work and has not previously assigned these rights to any other parties. Author hereby agrees to defend, hold-harmless, and indemnify Publisher against any claims of infringement or libel which may be brought against Publisher regarding Author's Work. Publisher may, at its discretion, suspend the book from vendor sales platforms if an action for libel or copyright infringement is threatened or initiated.

Staying in Touch and Project Inactivity

Your book project depends on teamwork. To keep things moving, we need timely materials, approvals, and responses from you along the way.

If we do not hear from you or receive needed items for 180 consecutive days, we may place your project on Dormant Status and notify you in writing. If we still do not hear from you within 30 days after that notice, your project will be considered inactive and closed due to lack of participation.

If a project is closed for inactivity:
• We will stop work on the project
• Payments already made will not be refunded, as they cover services provided, project management, and reserved production resources
• We cannot be responsible for delays or incomplete work caused by missing materials or lack of communication

If you decide to return to your project later, we'll be happy to talk with you about restarting. Restarting may require updated pricing and a project reactivation fee.



Those Authors purchasing the Author Interview on the Inkwell Academy Author Book Club hereby acknowledge that the show sponsor and the network have final editorial control over the show content. Accordingly, on rare occasions, certain author interviews may be excluded. In these instances, any Author who purchased this service shall receive a full refund of any money paid towards this stand-alone service unless such exclusion as based upon Author's lack of cooperation therewith. Author acknowledges that interviews can only be scheduled and aired after the book is approved by Author, published and commercially available in retail outlets.

In the event that quarterly payments owed to Author are less than $100, payment shall be made with the next quarterly report provided that the accrued amount owed exceeds $100. Quarterly accounting reports listing all sales from each distribution outlet and all net profit generated, as per each respective outlet's most recent terms and conditions, will be provided to Author by Publisher. If quarterly payments owed to Author are less than $100, payment shall be made with the next quarterly report provided that the accrued amount owed exceeds $100. Royalties shall not be payable on books purchased directly by Author from third-party printers or under the Author Discount Program.

All files related to the production and publishing process (print, eBook, audiobook where applicable, royalty reports and the like) will be transmitted between Publisher and Author electronically.

This Agreement, as it relates to print and eBook editions, shall remain in effect for two years and will continuously renew for additional two-year terms unless canceled by Author or Publisher providing written notice of cancellation sixty days prior to the expiration of the Agreement term. During the term of this Agreement Publisher shall have the exclusive worldwide right to publish and offer for sale the Author's Work in print and eBook format. Author will be responsible for the minimal administrative renewal fee in place at that time (currently $64/year) for each additional term if Author chooses to renew. Upon expiration of this Agreement, Publisher immediately relinquishes any and all rights to publish the Work in print and/or eBook format, and to any administrative fees as defined above.



Author acknowledges that Publisher will utilize and collaborate with professional third-party affiliates (journalists, book reviewers, and social media firms) to engage in some of the marketing efforts described above. Author also represents that he/she may receive one-time security verification codes via text message to his/her cell phone to enable Publisher/social media firm to establish various social media accounts. Author will relay these codes to Publisher/social media firm in a timely manner upon request. Author acknowledges that all marketing services will occur after publication of all editions of the book, such that all editions can be promoted together.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim between Publisher and Author regarding this Agreement will be submitted to mandatory and binding arbitration under the terms of the rules of the American Arbitration Association as then in effect. All claims must be brought in the party's individual capacity and not as a class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Arbitration proceedings shall be heard in Crawford County, PA by a single arbitrator serving at the mutual designation of the parties and each party shall be solely responsible for their own attorney's fees in connection with said arbitration. Any issue concerning the applicability, interpretation, or enforceability of these procedures, including any contention that all or parts of these procedures are invalid or unenforceable, will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. In no event will Publisher be liable for lost profits, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or indirect damages. Author shall have three (3) calendar days from execution of this Agreement to cancel for any reason by providing written notice to Publisher of Author's desire to cancel.

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in the old photo here, we see our son Shilpi and his cousin Jaya, daughter of my wife's sister Sudha Kailar and her husband Chilukuri K Mohan, photo taken at our place in New Jersey (in Franklin Park) when they visited, in 2010 or late 2000s or early 2010s (?).

[Thirumala Raya Halemane]