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You're Getting Warmer: An Autobiography

You're Getting Warmer: An Autobiography
Soda Springs, California

©2026, BoucleSF.com

Written by Schauleh Vivian Sahba
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You're Getting Warmer: An Autobiography, Book Cover

One sunny, winter morning I received a call from Northern California from an Iranian-American writer, Schauleh Vivian Sahba, who was working on her autobiography. After a delightful conversation about her project and a review of her preliminary manuscript I advised her to continue writing as she was talented and her story was intriguing, but much too short.

One month later she returned with a dramatically increased manuscript that tied all of her memories and family stories together in a beautiful flowing prose. To make the short manuscript more powerful I suggested she include family photos to enhance the story and increase the book's length. She also agreed to include a timeline for continuity and reference. [ … Read More ]

When it came time to design the cover of her book I asked her to find the most significant piece of fabric, like a rug or wall hanging, that was special to the family's history. She provided a photograph of this lovely antique termeh that her father purchased in Dezful, Iran. This image seemed to be the perfect artwork to highlight her story and honor her family.

It was a delight working with Schauleh and I was educated about how assimilation to American ways occurred for her family and many others after they emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1970's.

This book is available for purchase as a Kindle book or a 5.5 x 8.5" paperback on Amazon.
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You're Getting Warmer
Title Page
image: You're Getting Warmer Acknowledgments
You're Getting Warmer
Acknowledgments
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You're Getting Warmer
Table of Contents
image: You're Getting Warmer Timeline
You're Getting Warmer
Timeline
image: You're Getting Warmer, Chapter One Opener
You're Getting Warmer
Chapter One Opener
image: You're Getting Warmer, Baby Schauleh
You're Getting Warmer
Baby Schauleh
image: You're Getting Warmer, Dr. G.H. Sahba
You're Getting Warmer
Dr. G.H. Sahba
image: You're Getting Warmer, Chapter Two Opener
You're Getting Warmer
Chapter Two Opener
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You're Getting Warmer
Chapter Two Opener
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You're Getting Warmer
Chapter Two Opener
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You're Getting Warmer
Chapter Two Opener
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You're Getting Warmer
Chapter Two Opener

Client Testimonial

April 30, 2026

"As the editor, Phyllis made my first book-writing experience a breeze. Also, she brought clarity to the project. Throughout the editing and design process I was impressed with her energy and ideas. I admired her skill and how effortless she made everything for me. She inspired me with her insight at every turn. It was delightful to work with her because her passion was infectious. I would highly recommend her services."

Schauleh Vivian Sahba — Writer and Publisher