I am so ecstatic to share a little sneak peek at my first book, coming soon! I am in the final stages of completion and I have just launched the website and Instagram page for this collection of original literary work. I also featured the book on my podcast yesterday.
The book, entitled The Heart Works, is a collection of personal works written over the span of several years. The book began as a journaling exercise for me in 2014. At the time there was a social media challenge that was trending, 100 Days of Happy, that involved people sharing pictures or statements of what they were happy about or grateful for. One thing I knew for certain was that I was not happy…at all. So I decided to borrow from the idea, calling my exercise 100 Days of Solitude. I committed the final 100 days of 2014 to being intentional about being with myself and journaling as a way to purge my emotions and jump-start my own healing. I knew that my unhappiness stemmed from a lot of things; the company that I was keeping and the lack of self-care were top of the list of things that were simply draining me.
As I finished my journaling challenge and began to read through the entries I realized that, although they were quite personal and vulnerable, they were also powerful and I knew that they could help someone else heal just as writing them had helped me to begin to heal. I began compiling the journal entries and mixed in other pieces that I had written; revelations, short stories, letters, travel stories, etc.
The material explores the common experiences and emotions that occur naturally when we are dealing with love and loss, forgiveness of self and others, the realization of our own power, the pursuit of dreams, and so much more. Writing these pieces and choosing to share them has forced me to confront my own willingness and simultaneous hesitation to be vulnerable. Writing has always been a form of healing for me and I share with the knowledge that these experiences are not exclusive to me, so neither should healing be.
The book is divided into 4 sections: Journal Entries, Hummingbird Moments, Revelations & Musings, and Stories & Letters. The pieces are not meant to be read in any specific order, nor in one sitting. You may read, explore, ponder, walk away, return, and reread at will.
I certainly hope that this labor of love – and slight procrastination 🙂 – touches your heart as it touched mine to write and share. May you discover, in the reading, the beauty and truth of how your own heart works.
Please take a moment to visit (and subscribe to) the website, theheartworks.co, as well as the IG page to get a little taste of what you can expect from the book and to get news for the official release date and launch party!
You can also pre-order on Amazon at the link below!👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
This is so exciting!!!!
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I’m SO READY to release it!! Soon!
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The book sounds amazing. I read some of the excerpts and I can’t wait for this book. It’s definitely gonna help heal others. I feel that whenever we’re transparent and vulnerable we really connect with others. Thanks for being open and sharing!
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You’re so right. Transparency and vulnerability are key. I’ve found that I’ve been able to really let go of some things I was holding onto in this process. The book is out on Amazon today so check it out if you’d like!
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Awesome!! Really, really happy for you and you are definitely inspiring me to get this book out of me as well! I so appreciate transparency and truth and I look forward to reading!
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Thank you, Kristin. Yes! I can’t wait to read your words! I’m so excited to have the book out for the world to read.
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This is so awesome, congratulations! I look forward to reading some of your stories.
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Thank you, Tia. It’s out now on Amazon if you want to check it out!
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Congrats on releasing your first book! What an accomplishment! I love the topic you choose. Having peace and happiness in our lives is so important. Thanks for sharing your positive insight with the world.
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Thank you, Olivia. I appreciate that! Yes, peace is so important. We must learn how to follow it and hold on to it!
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Congratulations on your book! I always love to see people accomplishing their goals.
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Thank you, Jay. I love to see it as well! This was definitely one of mine so it’s nice to have it completed and out!
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Congrats on your book! That is a HUGE accomplishment! Praying for all the success too!
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Thank you so much! Now that it’s out I’m excited to have people read it!
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Super congrats! How exciting I love how you have it where you can read it as you wish you dont have to read it in order. Excited for u!
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Thank you ! Yep, it’s definitely a free-read kind of thing!
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Wow, what an accomplishment. This is something to be very proud of. I can’t wait to see the release. Kudos to you.
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Thank you Tonia! The official release is today!! It’s crazy to think I have a book on Amazon!
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Congrats on this amazing passion project!
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Thank you!
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I’m so excited for you!!! Thank you for sharing something so personal. Can’t wait to support!
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Thanks Lady! Yes, it’s very personal but now that it’s out I feel no trepidation. I’m just excited to have people read it!!
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Wishing you all the best on your journey with the new book.
I also enjoyed the explanation for the name of your blog!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
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Congratulations on releasing your first book soon!
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Thank you so much! Today is release day!!
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