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Rick McClelland's avatar

The day has come! Huge congrats on the launch and making bestseller!!! That’s such a huge deal man. I don’t see a way to buy a copy here but let me know when I can and I’ll be first in line :)

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Rick. Yes, right now, it's only for sale in India. But the kindle version should be available everywhere. Will announce once it's out. Thanks again buddy so so much. You're in the acknowledgements for helping me!

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Vincent Tam's avatar

Congratulations Ishan!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you Vincent!

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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

Congratulations Ishan!!! Watching you from start to finish on this journey has been inspiring. Can’t wait to purchase when it’s available in the US (or kindle)

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Michelle. Truly, it means a lot. The kindle version should be out in a month, you can get that (as it will be available globally :) )

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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

Yay! I’ll keep an eye out for that :) I definitely want to read it. You’ve had such an interesting life.

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Steven Foster's avatar

Congrats man! Looking forward to ordering once it's available in the Americas. Well done.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Steven, truly. It means a lot. The kindle version should be out soon, and that will be available everywhere!

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Sairam Sundaresan's avatar

So so excited and happy for you Ishan! Huge congratulations 🎉🎉

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you so much Sairam. Big hug!

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Incredible, Ishan!!! HUGE congrats!!! 🥳🥳🥳

The cover is beautiful!! I'm so excited to read it once it's available in Canada. 😍

Very, very happy and excited for you!!! 🤗

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you soooo much Alexandra. Truly. You're going through the grind right now, and so you know what this entails. Big hug.

The kindle version should be out soon. That will be available globally!

Hope your book-writing journey is going well. I am super excited for you. Cheering for you all the way from here!

(I miss your newsletters, but I know you're focusing on the book. Excited for the book, and to see your newsletter in my inbox again!)

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Saalik's avatar

Congrats Ishan!! Incredible stuff. Can't wait to pick up a copy!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Saalik. Means a lot. The kindle version will be available everywhere. Coming soon!

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Camilo Moreno-Salamanca's avatar

Congratulations Ishan! So happy that your book has come to life.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks dude. You're in the acknowledgements! For giving me feedback on some of the early material!

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Eviana Vergara's avatar

Congrats Ishan!!! What a huge milestone to embark upon. Keep it up & wishing you continued success for your book (:

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you Eviana. It means a lot!

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R S's avatar

Hey... ICYMI... A piece on 'invasive' species that i got to read yesterday.

https://thelifeofscience.com/2025/06/05/vilayati-kikar/

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Arianwen's avatar

Congratulations! Also the book cover is so beautiful!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you!

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Matt Tillotson's avatar

Congrats Ishan! Proud of you!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Matt! You were the person first person I met while joining Write of Passage, and so this truly means a lot to me :)

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R S's avatar

It's a superb read, IS.

Your heartfelt voicing of what all creatures great & small, wild & tame, would want from humankind, would definitely resonate with ardent conservationists and those who respect the natural world.

Once upon a time i was a city-bred ignoramus, albeit keen bookworm, before i understood that "The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment, not the reverse."

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you so much. This is such a nice comment. It means a lot to me!

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Ishan! Congratulations!! And oh my gosh, such a beautiful cover.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Charlie. You're writing your book rn, so you KNOW what the hard work involved.

Glad you like the cover. Worked quite a lot on it!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

You couldn't receive a degree of acknowledgement and success that you didn't deserve or hadn't earned Ishan. The cover of this book is beautiful, like your spirit has always been. I think the animals know it too.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

What a heartfelt comment! Thanks Rick, this means more than you can know. This is one of the nicest compliments I've received!

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