27/11/2023
I have an announcement, and I’m honestly nervous to post this, considering what happened last time, but… *drum roll* I am officially a published author. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/30-Real-Signs-from-the-Afterlife/Melissa-St-Hilaire/9798886509243
On Friday, the 13th of May 2022, almost 10 years after I self-published my first book, which the late Amy Wallace edited, I signed a contract with a publishing company to write my very first traditionally published book, which I dedicated to Amy.
It was supposed to be released on Dec 9th, 2022, but in October last year, I received an email that the publisher was canceling the book. To say I was devastated is an understatement. It had already been listed on Amazon and had reached #2 in various subgenres without any marketing, so I felt like I knew it wasn’t about lack of interest. Also, I had worked my butt off and was really proud of what I wrote and wanted to share it with the world. Yes, I got my degree in filmmaking, but my first love was writing, and my long-term dream has always been to be traditionally published.
I had to cancel interviews and fell into a depression. Still, I decided to throw myself into other projects like Secrets of the Craft or joining the Spirit Realm Network for paranormal investigations. But in the back of my head, I wondered what would happen to my book… All my instincts and guides told me it would eventually be released, but I had no concrete proof.
Then, on Friday, the 13th of October, 2023, I received the email I had been hoping for: my book would be published!
It’s slated for May 2024, and if you watched Secrets of the Craft, Elijah was dead on about his prediction! Branden also told me Spring of next year.
So, if you’re intrigued or interested in what I do for a living, this book is like my whole life in a nutshell. It’s like getting a reading with me or taking one of my classes. You can pre-order here now: https://amzn.to/3GgxW62 (And pre-ordering really helps to tell the publisher that there’s interest. You won’t be charged until it’s shipped next year.)
I know I have a bunch of DMs, texts, and emails to get back to, but… I have to go freak out now!