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Paris is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring places on the planet. Of course, what is inspiring is determined by the beholder, yet the numbers speak for themselves; Paris brings in tourists in droves, whether it is through its inspiring cuisine, architecture, or that lovey dovey atmosphere.
I’ve been enjoying the Geobeats videos for a few years, especially in my stints away from Paris. When I saw this one recently, it reminded me of our journeys as authors and made me wonder what the journey of our book will be… How many people will it inspire? Will it inspire a wave of more books of its kind? Will it be the inspiration for a film one day? Or will it end up in one of those green boxes along the Seine crowded between Voltaire and Proust, obscured by hanging gravures and sought after by young students?
Just like in the life of a book, our own life paths are uncertain. The lesson is to trust that we will end up in the company of the right people at the right time. I suspect it’s no different for our very own bouquin.
Hint: Come next month (September 2014), there will be at least one of our books to be found among the green boxes lining the River Seine. Something special will be inside. Will you find it?