Thanks - hope now 😊

That’s better 🥳🙌

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I had to pay a few hundred in end to get mine back but they screwed up the launch of my 3rd novel so badly that I had no choice in end.

I think it’s just a learning curve about what to expect if you aren’t a chosen one with a big publisher to be honest…

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*now imagining you’re 100th time reincarnated and won’t take any bullshit this time around* 🤣

I’m so on board with this - spent my life being ‘humble’ and self depreciating and all that happens is people believe you! I’m not saying be arrogant but I now *try* to make fair assessments without putting myself down.

Haha - I’m feeling seen. After 6 years and 3 novels with a publisher that I felt hindered my progress I negotiated all my rights back in 2023.

Honestly I think you have to stop thinking about it as a flop. I do get it - first published book and it feels like it - but writing and making a living and finding readers is super hard, it’s an ongoing effort. Keep writing, keep publishing and you’ll find readers. You’ve got this 👍

There’s a lot going on for them! Hence all the breath-holding and pinching hearts 🤣🤣🤣

🤣🤣🤣 they’re at a cocktail party in a billionaire’s chalet in the French Alps. There are a couple of small dogs with blood covered paws, though…