Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media 🔒 My Q1 Biz Recap — Highs, Lows & How Much $$ I Made
Apr 13, 2026
A candid Q1 business recap covering book events, community book giveaways, and a cross-promotion program for indie creators. She talks about balancing grief and family loss with work. There is frank discussion of political stress and how it affects planning. Teasers for an upcoming summit and a new teaching course round out the conversation.
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Bookstore Reading Felt Like A Creative Milestone
- Amelia described a bookstore reading at Blackbird Bookstore in San Francisco where she read passages and answered questions, calling it a highlight of her creative career.
- She emphasized the emotional impact: as a kid who dreamed of being a writer, seeing people buy her book felt like a deep creative milestone.
Friendship And Conversation At Traverse City Event
- Amelia recounted a joint book event in Traverse City with Cody Cook-Parrott where they conversed and connected in person for the first time.
- She noted the event at the Folded Leaf and the pleasure of meeting Cody and taking silly photos together.
Free Little Library Packs Spark Local Distribution
- Amelia created a limited Free Little Library four-pack to promote sharing her book in neighborhood free libraries and sold out quickly.
- She sent the offer to her personal email list and received photos of books placed around Chicago and the Hudson Valley.
