The First Anniversary of Dathra’s Book Release
By danderma | April 27, 2012
One year ago, I had announced on my blog that Dathra has now become a published book (post).
Time flies so fast! Ever since that announcement I’ve had so much feedback its overwhelming. Many were happy it was finally a book. 99.9% hated the book cover. I had an amazing book signing night, flower bouquets, chocolates and gifts, went on sale in Dubai and became Kinokuniya’s 2nd best seller, went on sale in Amazon, and changed my life forever.
I still cannot believe I have an actual book. It is so weird, like looking through a bubble to the outside world. Of course it wasn’t all roses and cream. Got scathing reviews, people who hated it, people who hated its mistakes, people who hated the use of my nickname Danderma on it. People who hated me having a book in the first place.
On this occasion I am glad to announce that book 2 is not very far behind. Not at all. Expect an announcement that its out starting mid May. Book cover is being done by a well known and much loved local Kuwaiti talent who is also a Dathra fan -care to take a guess?-. Book editing and proofreading is being handled by a professional friend with a degree.
Its just a matter of time really before you have the 2nd book in your hand and its going to ROCK! If you haven’t read the first book I suggest you go and read it now in preparation for the 2nd. My dream for this book is to be stocked at my favorite bookstore of all times, Waterstones UK. You never know it might actually come true.
On Dathra’s book’s birthday I just want to thank you, every single one of you, especially the ones who hated the book and weren’t afraid to say so. For everyone who asked when the 2nd book is coming out, it made me want to finish the 2nd book just for you.
If you are a fan of the book you have my friend Lama to thank for she was the one who sat me down and practically forced me to create the book, love you lamooya :* And finally for Um Mit3ib and Jacquies, Dathra’s two biggest fans, a special thank you, your enthusiasm is what’s going to make book two happen insah2 Allah :*
Happy Birthday Dathoora’s book, kil 3am o entaw bkhair 
18 Comments
giggles on April 27, 2012 at 13:55.
happy birthday to dathra book kil 3am o entay ib 5air, waiting for your second book inshala
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 10:06.
Thank you dear and its coming soon
Jacqui on April 27, 2012 at 14:11.
AWWWWWW! I’m in the special thank yous! Yay thanks love and no need to thank us! I am just a sucker for stories hehe hence why I get enthusiastic this way hehe
O looking forward to Book 2 and getting my Book 1 back from you 
Do you realize he’s been living with you for a year now? 
My book that is 
Best of luck and here is hoping for a bigger and better Book 2!
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 10:03.
Loool coming very soon, both of them!
You didn’t read book 1 mo? Since I’ve confiscated it?!!
Book 2 is going to make book 1 look pathetic for sure
Jacqui on April 30, 2012 at 11:02.
Nope didn’t hehe although I read it online of course when it first came out
BTW I miss Dathra stories! I miss waiting anxiously every Wednesday for one!
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 11:11.
Zain ashwa, but you need to freshen up for book 2 :p
Jacqui on April 30, 2012 at 15:49.
Khalas 3ala youm we meet up and I get back my little book
danderma on May 1, 2012 at 08:55.
Insha2 Allah… inboogich min Swera shwaya :p
Dear Romeo on April 27, 2012 at 21:37.
Happy Birthday to Dathra book
yalla mta you release Dathra 2??
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 10:00.
Thank you
Announcement in two weeks time 
Smee on April 27, 2012 at 23:29.
Happy Birthday Dathoora!! I remember when the stories were on your blog and I’d be so excited to read them once a week!! It was like having a little tv show
I live in Canada though and I really want a copy. Is there any way I can get it over here? (Ordering, etc.)
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 09:59.
Thank you
If there is Amazon Canada it could be there as well, most likely. But for sure its on Amazon UK and USA 
Sure thing, just go to Amazon and search “The Chronicles of Dathra” and you will find my book there
Reem on April 28, 2012 at 02:45.
happy birthday dathra book, I was glad that the book is in amazon at that time when i found about your book … waiting for ur 2nd book danderma
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 09:57.
Thank you dear
Insha2 Allah except an announcement by mid May 
N3VER2LATE on April 28, 2012 at 13:18.
Happy Birthday! =)
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 09:56.
Thank you
ImeKuwait on April 30, 2012 at 08:56.
Alf alf alf Mabrook ya D! 6astahleen!
danderma on April 30, 2012 at 09:24.
Thank you thank you