Learning to promote my book has been a journey of its own. Writing my book was one kind of challenge - pouring my heart into the pages, shaping every word until it felt true. But what I didn't expect was how difficult it would be to share that story with the world. Learning how to promote my book on social media and through my new website has been like learning a completely new language. At first, I thought setting up a website would be simple. Just upload some photos, write a short description, and post a few updates. But there's a real art to it. I am fortunate to have a website developer helping me along. Then came social media. I've had to figure out how to reach people without feeling like I'm shouting into the void. There's a fine line between sharing your work and over-promoting, and finding that balance takes time and patience. What I've learned is that promotion isn't just about selling a book - it's about connection. It's about sharing a piece of yourself with people who might find meaning in your words. Every post, every update, is an opportunity to reach someone new, even if it feels awkward or slow at first. The truth is, learning to promote my work has been almost as hard as writing it. But I'm growing. I'm learning to trust the process, to be authentic, and to keep showing up. Because every step, no matter how small, brings me brings my story closer to those who need it.