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Paige Geiger's avatar

So inspiring and what a beautiful book!

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thank you so much Paige!!

David Nebinski's avatar

So happy for you! This is an epic post too! So interesting, thanks for writing it out all like this!

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Yay!! Thanks David. This was another one I spent a few weeks working on hehe. Wanted to get it right!

David Nebinski's avatar

It shows! Such a good post!

Amy Makechnie's avatar

Agree! So helpful.

Emma Williams's avatar

Congratulations, what a great story! And the book sounds like a great gift for New Yorkers and people that like to visit there.

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thanks Emma! That means so much :))

Rachelle Meyer's avatar

This is super cool to read, congratulations! I’ve had a similar experience with developing a book on request in response to my newsletter posts. I’ll be able to share a similar story in a couple of months when the ink is dry on the contract. It’s funny how things happen differently than expected, but I ain’t complaining. 😉

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thank you so much Rachelle! Ah that's amazing, so cool to hear! Good luck :)

Recess at work's avatar

Just got back to this tab - you're a beautiful writer and artist! Cannot believe our serendipitious meeting this week, very excited to keep discovering your world!

Kana Chan's avatar

This was such a detailed and insightful post. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and being open about the process. Looks like such a beautiful book that I’d love to read. I’m based in Japan so I don’t think you have deals for the book here (yet?!) but if I visit NY one day, I would love to visit the quiet places!

INBRND's avatar

Amazing write up! I’m writing my first book and looking to get published next year !

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thank you!! Good luck!

siobhan wall's avatar

As the author of Quiet New York, I was pleased to see that you are also sharing quieter places in your busy city. Congratulations on getting published! I look forward to reading your book.

Brian Helfman's avatar

Such an inspiring read. It's clear how much love, care, time, energy, and attention went into bringing this book baby of yours to life. I'm so excited to hold her - hopefully like tomorrow :)

Lisa Tea's avatar

OMG, Nicole... I'm simultaneously jealous and proud of you! 😚 If you have the time and interest, I'd love to interview you for my Substack. 🤸

Malia Gibson's avatar

Congrats, this is so exciting! I'm excited to read your book!

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thanks Malia!!

Clare Morin's avatar

Amazing story / thanks for sharing!

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thanks Clare!!

Jane Pike's avatar

Congratulations, Nicole! So wonderful xx

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thanks Jane!!

Amy Makechnie's avatar

So inspired! Beautiful work and congratulations 🎉

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thank you Amy!!

andy's avatar

Congrats Nicole! This is an incredibly rich insight into the process, I loved reading this! and of course, pre-ordered!

Nicole Kelner's avatar

Thank you so much Andy!! I really appreciate it!