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father is mothering

What I had left here I just held it tight So someone with your eyes Might come in time

THEM BUTCHES GAY….good for them…good for them /pos /ref

kees (she/her both)

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Not everyone likes my book, and I'm OK with that. There are many people who do not like "The Giving Tree" or "The Rainbow Fish", but I love them because they offer something a little different.

I made something straight from the heart and took a big chance on it. It caters to no one and breaks many conventions you find in children's books. I wanted adults to be able to enjoy the story as well, so it's not afraid to get a little sad. There were a few children's book bloggers I had emailed who wouldn't review it because of that reason. And there were Read Aloud YouTube channels who wouldn't make a video on it because they didn't like the ending.

But there were also many people who absolutely loved the book. They got what I was trying to do, so I know there is an audience for this sort of thing. The more secluded you feel you are from society the better the chance you'll like it. This isn't the case for everyone but just a trend I noticed. Reviews on Amazon have been overwhelming positive, and hey, my mom liked it too. And the book has sold almost a 100 copies in its first month.

I know how to write things that are guaranteed to sell and make money, but that gets boring after a couple of years. It's too safe. It's fulfilling work to make a product that people need but also empty at the same time. I have been publishing on Amazon for the last 8 years now, but I haven't felt this excited since I released my first book. And thinking back on it, that first book was also a bold gamble as well. Maybe then, that's just the secret.

Anyways, the book is on Amazon. You can also find the full story and illustrations on YouTube for free as well. Finally, Amazon reviews are one of the best ways to support the book.