On the eve of my book launch for The Girl Without an Imagination, I always think I should feel nothing but excitement…but the truth is, I get nervous.
I worry about things I can’t control: Will anyone buy the book? Will readers connect with Ayla’s journey? What if someone hates it and gives it a one-star review?
Putting your heart into the world and trusting it will land softly is definitely nerve-racking.
So tonight, instead of staring at my computer refreshing pages or spiraling into “what ifs,” I’m doing the only thing I know truly works: I’m getting on the floor and playing toys with my three dogs.
They don’t care about sales or reviews. They don’t judge stories or star ratings. They just remind me to stay grounded in what matters.
Tomorrow, Ayla’s story will belong to the world.
But tonight belongs to me, Maddie, Molly, and Ruby—tugging squeaky toys and reminding me why the simple moments matter most.
