Today is the day!

My debut novel, Keeper of Lost Loves, has officially been released into the wild, and I couldn’t be more excited! 🎊

First off, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all my incredible ARC readers. Your early feedback and support have been invaluable. As of 5am, we’ve already hit:

• 32 ratings on Goodreads
• 2 ratings on Barnes and Noble
• 1 rating on Amazon

Here’s one:

Oh, and I’ve had 12 purchases so far! Almost forgot to mention that little detail. 😂

As much as I’m thrilled about those 12 purchases, my main focus right now is on gathering reviews. This is my debut novel, and establishing credibility as an author is crucial at this stage. Getting my name out there and building a strong foundation with your feedback is more important to me right now than sales.

Your reviews not only help other readers discover my book but also support me in growing as a writer. So, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

Let’s see if we can hit that 50-review milestone together! 💪

A bit about how I’m celebrating release day…

I woke up at 2:30am to obsessively check all the sites where my book is published (because who needs sleep when your book is out?).

I did encounter a hiccup with the paperback version on Amazon – it’s being linked to an unpublished draft ISBN, but I’m working with Amazon support to get it sorted out. For now, if you’re looking for the paperback, you can find it by selecting “other new” options if you do a search for the book. Or use the direct link below.

I hope you love it :)

On a brighter note, today is packed with excitement! I have a meeting with my book coach to discuss my current project, and my college-age kiddo has been visiting for a long weekend. We might celebrate with a nice lunch together, or perhaps dinner with my spouse. Or maybe both, because why not? 🥳

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Your support means everything. Here’s to many more adventures together!

With gratitude and excitement,
Iris Applewood 💫