A Tribute to My Mom (This Book Wouldn't Exist without Her)

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 The launch date of my debut novel is eighteen days away! It's happening!!


This book is dedicated to my mom. Without her, it wouldn't exist--and I don't mean that only in a 'she-gave-me-life' sort of way. You see, when I was fourteen I was going through a really hard time. I was struggling with crippling social anxiety, was being bullied, and lacked any sort of self-esteem. One night, I told my mom that I sucked and that I wasn't good for anything. She responded with words that stuck with me for the next sixteen years: "You're a great writer. I want to read your stories one day."
Up until that moment, I hadn't actually considered becoming an author. Though I wrote on any paper I could get my hands on, it was a hobby, not something that I could actually do for others. But my mom expanded my vision and helped me see my value.
Sunday is Mother's Day, and I cannot be more grateful for mine. I won't have my author copies for a few more weeks, so her gift is going to be a bit late. I know she won't mind--she's been waiting patiently for sixteen years, after all.
If you want to purchase a preorder of my book, you can use this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C22431H1

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