Episode 10: What It Really Takes to Get Your Book in Bookstores as a First-Time Author

Diary of The Search Queen

When I started writing The Search for Resilience, I had no idea how far it would go.

I didn’t have a book deal. I wasn’t signed by a major publisher. And I certainly didn’t expect to walk into a bookstore and see my book beside Mel Robbins.

But here we are.

In this deeply personal episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I’m sharing the full behind-the-scenes story of how my book landed in major bookstores across Australia – and why that’s far more rare than you think.

This episode is for every woman chasing a dream that feels too big, too unlikely, too far out of reach. Because with a little divine timing (and a lot of grit), miracles happen.

In this episode, I share:

• The divine twist that got my book into bookstores – and why that never happens for first-time authors
• What traditional publishers won’t let you include – and the reason I said no to a book deal
• The hard truth about book marketing (it’s a full-time job… that pays in impact, not profit)
• Why this book is a legacy piece – and what happens to it after July 30 if it doesn’t keep selling

Want more?

• Buy the Search for Resilience https://www.amazon.com.au/Search-Resilience-Awaken-Warrior-Business/dp/1925452964
• Follow Sonja on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sonjathesearchqueen/
• Download a copy of The Google Ads and SEO Checklist https://sonjathesearchqueen.com/google-ads-and-seo-checklist/
• Find out more at https://sonjathesearchqueen.com/

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Consider this your reminder: no dream is too big – even if it doesn’t come with a book deal.