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  • INTERVIEW WITH LOUISA KAMAL ON BOOKVIEW
    25 Jul, 2023

    INTERVIEW WITH LOUISA KAMAL ON BOOKVIEW

    BookView Review had just publsihed an extended interview with Louisa Kamal in which she talks about the process of writing, her experiences of living abroad and plans for future books. Here is her answer to the question, "­A Rainbow of Chaos is described as 'the first in an empowering nonfiction series.' Where do you envision the series going from here?"

    I am currently in the process of writing the sequel, Rainbows in the Eyes, while simultaneously living through what is destined to become the basis of the third book in the series. One of my major concerns is how to maintain the reader’s interest, how to distinguish the sequels from the original. After all, Rainbows in the Eyes will pick up where A Rainbow of Chaos left off, and 2021 plunged both Nepal and me into an even worse phase of COVID than that which we had struggled through the previous year. Right now, I am trying reinvent the flashback technique which was the basis for A Rainbow of Chaos, using it in the sequel to provide insights into the earlier stages of my life, and thus enabling the reader to gradually learn more about what has made me the person I am today. As for the third book—right now I am thinking of abandoning my original working title of For Every Storm, A Rainbow in favour of Swallow the Sunset, Drink the Rainbow—the mood will become increasingly dark as my fight for legal freedom grows ever more tumultuous and distressing. Will there be more than a trilogy? Impossible to say at the moment: a lot depends on my readers, but I really hope so!

    Read the full interview here. 

  • BOOKVIEW GIVES A RAINBOW OF CHAOS A 4-STAR REVIEW!
    24 Jul, 2023

    BOOKVIEW GIVES A RAINBOW OF CHAOS A 4-STAR REVIEW!

    A Rainbow of Chaos has been awarded a 4-star review by Book View. Here is how they assessed the book. "Not long after her last visit (the sixth) to the Himalayan country, Kamal returns to Nepal once again, hoping to find peace and clarity after her separation from her emotionally abusive husband in Thailand. But with the COVID-19 pandemic concerting its grip on the nation, she becomes stranded, unable to return to Thailand. She finds solace and comfort with one of the Nepalese “brothers” she has met earlier during her time in Nepal. Many years younger and the owner of a small trekking and expedition firm, Arjun turned out to be a love match. As they embark on their unconventional journey of love, there are moments of passion, doubt, joy, and small sorrows. But the relationship goes so well that the reader keeps waiting for it to crash, right up until they are finally together in the end having overcome all the difficulties. The memoir deftly captures the Nepalese customs, culture, and traditions within its pages, showcasing the unmatched beauty of the majestic Himalayas while never sugarcoating the prevalent corrupt political practices among the bureaucracy in the nation (despite the policy that foreign nationals cannot open a bank account, the author succeeds in obtaining a bank account complete with passbook and ATM card). At the same time, the book subtly explores the intricacies of love and relationships, second chances, mistakes, regrets, and self-discovery while delving into the tumultuous period of COVID lockdown. Both a travelogue and an insightful memoir about finding love and happiness during the COVID lockdown, this is a must-read." Click here to see the original review. 

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    23 Jun, 2023

    4-STAR REVIEW ON READERS' FAVORITE

    Exciting news! 'A Rainbow of Chaos' has been given a 4-star rating and a very perceptive, postive review on the Readers' Favorite website.Here is an extract: "Louisa Kamal captures her mixed emotions of both highs and lows during her tumultuous year with resounding precision. The readers can share her struggles both internally and externally throughout A Rainbow of Chaos. Her story of finding love again in such an unpredictable and scary period of COVID-19 is inspiring and positive. She writes about the difficulties of her relationship with Arjun and the challenges they faced honestly."  You can read the review in its entirety here.

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    21 Jun, 2023

    NOW A GOODREADS AUTHOR!

    Louisa Kamal is proud to announce that she is now a Goodreads Author! You can find out more about her and A Rainbow of Chaos by following the link here. Why not put A Rainbow of Chaos on your 'must read' Summer book list? Or recommend to a friend if you have read and liked it? A don't forget to share your views and feelings about the book. Feedback is always welcome!

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    19 Jun, 2023

    A MONTH IN MUSTANG!

    Louisa has just returned from spending a month in Mustang, a 'high-altitude' desert region in the north-west of Nepal. It is fairly inaccessible and remote--in Louisa's case, it took 2 days by road to reach there even though the total distance from Kathmandu is less than 400km--but majestic and overwhelming. Louisa stayed for a month in the little town of Kagebeni, situated at an altitude of around 2800m at the confluence of the Kaligandaki River and the Jhong Khola. Her target was to fulfill her commitment to teach, on a voluntary basis, at both the Kag Chode Monastic School and the Mustang Buddhist College for two months every year, an activity that she commenced in Autumn 2019. The month passed busily and happily, with joyful reunions with her lama family all too soon followed by emotional farewells. She is eagerly looking forward to returning in October!