They say that writing is a solitary job, but today has felt like one giant, global celebration.

I woke up yesterday morning hoping for a few downloads of my sweet romance, Quiet Whispers, during its free promotion. I never imagined I would be sitting here, the next day, looking at a #1 Best Seller badge.

The View from the Top

As of this morning, Quiet Whispers has officially climbed to the top of the charts. Here is the breakdown that has me absolutely floored:

• #1 in Women's Humorous Fiction (US)
• #9 in General Humorous Fiction
• #19 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
• #1,236 Free in the Entire Kindle Store

A Truly Global Hug

What has touched me the most isn't just the ranking, it’s seeing where these stories are traveling. Today, 270 of you (and counting!) have welcomed these characters into your homes. While the vast majority of you are in the United States (245 downloads!), I am sending a huge "thank you" to the readers who picked up the book in the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands. Knowing that a story about love, family, and forgiveness is crossing borders like that is exactly why I started writing in the first place.

Why This Story?

Quiet Whispers is a book that's very close to my heart. It’s a sweet romance, but it’s also about the "messy" parts of life, the friendships that sustain us and the courage it takes to forgive. Seeing it resonate with so many of you today is the best gift an author could ask for.

Still Free for a Limited Time!

If you haven't grabbed your copy yet, there is still time! I’ve decided to keep the book FREE for a few more days to celebrate this milestone.

[https://mybook.to/quietwhispers]

To everyone who downloaded, shared the link, or sent a kind message today: Thank you. You’ve turned a regular Wednesday into a day I will never forget.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I need to go find some champagne (or at least a very fancy cupcake) to celebrate!