If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice before publishing your very first book, what would it be? For me, it would be to focus on building relationships with readers from the beginning, not just finishing the manuscript. I'm curious to hear your answer. What's the one thing you wish you had known sooner?

As a new member here, I'm curious to learn from everyone. What's one lesson about writing or publishing that you wish you had known before you started? I'm still learning every day, and I think conversations like this can help both new and experienced authors. Looking forward to reading your answers!