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I’m publishing!

My friends I am pleased to announce that ai am publishing. Throughout the years of my life I have written poetry to just escape my thoughts. The feeling of it being on paper was relieving. My illustrator for TABTC (the art beneath the cage) has sent me the last of the illustrations and i’m waiting on copyright. Officially I have announced the release date and i’m so excited for each and every one of you.

🖤 My heart is full and the cover will be released soon!!

#authoratwork #readersoflemon8 #booktok #poetry author #bookwormsoflemon8

2024/10/7 Edited to

As I wrap up this exciting stage in my writing journey, I reflect on the long process of finishing my poetry book. Just like that, my poetry book is finished! The excitement builds as I share not only the poems but also behind-the-scenes glimpses of my creative process. I've fully edited 'The Art Beneath The Cage' and even included new poems that haven't been revealed yet. This journey has been a labor of love, and I've been active on social media, teasing artwork and sharing updates. Each step brings me closer to unveiling the cover, and I am deeply grateful for the encouragement from fellow poetry authors and readers in my community. Thank you for being a part of this adventure; I am looking forward to sharing this book with you all soon! If you're interested in more insights or sneak peeks, follow along on my social media and feel free to engage with the hashtags #authoratwork, #booktok, and #readersoflemon8 to connect with other book lovers and get the latest updates!

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