book signing

 I had my first book signing ever yesterday. 

It went rather as expected. It was pouring rain, so there wasn't a whole lot of people out and about. There were about 7 customers the whole time I was there and 5 of them bought my book. So that's something.  I just can't help but wish there were more. I exhausted my friends that are interested in the book, so now what?  The only way I can really see it gaining any traction is if a celebrity promotes it. 

I've had really heart warming reviews. I try to remember that when the doubt and despair creep in. If I just change one life, maybe that's enough. Now the second book is being worked on, and hopefully that one will land even harder. But I feel like I need my own journey to progress further- even in the things that I know so that I can write it better. 

The first customer to the book signing was Amy and her daughter. They came in shortly after I got set up. They walked slowly around the store, browsing, avoiding eye contact. But finally they got over to me, and Amy says, "So we actually came in today to meet you." I swear my heart hit the floor in the best way possible. I'd say that it soared, but it wasn't like that. It was deep soul hitting.  She asked questions about me, my book, the process, and then said, "full transparency, I also wrote a book and published last month." I immediately high fived her, and I gave her my number so we could have coffee sometime and talk book stuff. Who knows if she'll ever reach out, but hopefully.