Memories. 📚🩷
9 years ago today, I had my first ever book signing for my first book. Talk about nerves, lol. But this turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life.
While I've lost count of the number of book signings I've done over the years, I'll always cherish the memory of this one. 🩷📚
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