The Day I Finally Hit Publish: How “Hard to Heal” Found Its Way Into the World

I don’t even know where to start.

For months, I’ve been holding my breath — writing, rewriting, editing, doubting, crying, and praying that this story would somehow find its way into the world. And today, it finally did.

My debut novel, Hard to Heal, is officially live on Amazon.

I thought I’d feel calm when it happened — like a quiet exhale after a long journey. But the truth is, I screamed. I laughed. I cried. And then I just sat there staring at the screen in disbelief. Because this didn’t come easy. None of it did.

The Journey

There were nights I didn’t think I could finish. Times I questioned every chapter, every character, every word. I rewrote scenes so many times that I started to wonder if I even knew how to write anymore.

There were technical setbacks, formatting headaches, cover re-measurements, and moments when I genuinely thought I had lost my mind trying to get everything perfect (if you know, you know 😭).

But deep down, I knew this book mattered — not just to me, but to anyone who’s ever been broken and still chosen to believe in healing.

What “Hard to Heal” Means to Me

This story isn’t just fiction. It’s a reflection of real healing — the kind that hurts, the kind that takes time, the kind that forces you to face yourself.

Brielle’s journey is raw, painful, and redemptive. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t make you perfect — it makes you whole.

Writing it stretched me spiritually, emotionally, and creatively. It reminded me that God can take even our most shattered pieces and turn them into something beautiful.

The Moment It Went Live

When I saw that email from Kindle Direct Publishing saying, “Your paperback book has been published,” I lost it.

All the delays, all the “maybe laters,” all the frustration — gone in a single heartbeat.

And then came the gratitude.

Because every step of the process, even the ones that didn’t make sense, led me right here. Right on time.

To Everyone Who Believed in Me

Thank you.

To every friend who asked about the release, to everyone who encouraged me not to quit, to those who reminded me that this dream was worth it — you’re a part of this story too.

And to the readers who’ve been waiting so patiently: the wait is over. Hard to Heal is finally here. I hope it finds you exactly where you are and reminds you that your healing is worth fighting for.

A Note from My Heart

This book taught me that timing is everything — even when we don’t understand it. God’s timing, especially.

There were moments when I almost gave up. When the delays made no sense. But now, standing here, I can see how it all came together perfectly. I didn’t miss my moment — I grew into it.

I’m so thankful. For grace, for growth, for everyone who stood beside me, and for this little dream that finally became real.

What’s Next

This is only the beginning.

There’s so much more to come — more stories, more healing, more second chances. But for now, I’m taking a deep breath and letting myself celebrate this win.

Because after all the ups and downs… I really did it.

We did it. 🤍

“Hard to Heal” is available now on Amazon.

If you read it, please leave a review and share your favorite quotes or moments — it means more than you know.

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