A Note to My Readers

I know it has been a very long time since I’ve written anything here, and I want to explain why.

When I published my book, I was excited and hopeful. I believed I had found someone who would help me get my book out into the world and give it the attention and support it deserved. Unfortunately, things did not turn out that way.

I became increasingly disappointed and frustrated by promises that were made to me but never fulfilled. Instead of feeling supported as an author, I felt discouraged and, at times, completely overwhelmed. Eventually, I made the difficult decision to end that relationship and move on.

By that point, I had spent far more money than I ever expected, with very little to show for it. Only a small number of books were sold, and the whole experience left me so discouraged that I honestly didn’t want to think about writing, publishing, or promoting my book anymore.

So I stepped away.

I realize now, though, that stepping away also meant stepping away from the people who may have wanted to hear from me—and for that, I am sorry.

Recently, I’ve begun receiving some feedback and messages through my website, and it reminded me that there are still people interested in my work. That means more to me than you may realize.

I’m not going to pretend that the experience of publishing my book didn’t hurt or that I’m not still disappointed about how things turned out. But I also don’t want a bad experience with one person or one chapter of my journey to be the end of my story.

So I’m here again.

Thank you to those of you who have reached out, visited my website, read my book, or simply wondered where I’ve been. Your interest and encouragement have given me a reason to start opening this door again.

I hope you’ll stay with me as I find my way back to writing and sharing.

With gratitude,

Delia Hayward