Author’s Note – Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart

🌸 Author’s Note – Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart 🌸

I woke up this morning to see that Wreck Me Quietly had been added to 12 readers' libraries overnight.

Twelve. That might not sound like much to some people, but to me… it’s everything.

I just sat there, staring at the screen, holding my breath like I was afraid it would disappear. I don’t think anyone truly understands what it means to have your words, your late-night thoughts, your heartbreaks disguised as fiction, and your characters who mean the world to you noticed, seen, and read by strangers who chose to stay.

I want to say thank you.

Thank you for giving this story a chance. Thank you for clicking “add to library” even if you didn’t know where Samantha’s journey would take you.

Thank you for allowing me, a writer sitting behind a screen somewhere in the world, to share a piece of my heart with you.

When I first started Wreck Me Quietly, I didn’t know where it would go. I didn’t have a perfect outline or a solid plan. I just had a girl in my head — broken, guarded, soft in all the wrong places — and a boy who shattered her in ways she never saw coming.

I had emotions that felt too big for real life, so I put them into pages. Quiet pain. Loud heartbreak. Slow healing. Gentle friendships. Messy love.

And now, here you are… holding it all with me.

You didn’t just see a title and scroll past. You saw Samantha. You saw Mason. You saw something in the mess, something in the hurt, something in the softness of it all — and you said, yes. Yes, I want to read this.

Do you know how powerful that is?

You believed in my story when I was still doubting myself.

You made space for it.

You made space for me.

And that means more than I’ll ever be able to explain properly.

Writing isn’t always easy. Some nights, I sit at my laptop wondering if the words I type even make sense. I wonder if readers will connect, if they’ll feel what I’m trying to say. If they’ll fall in love with the characters the way I do. If they’ll care enough to keep going.

But today, I feel seen. Encouraged. Inspired.

Because of you.

This story isn’t just mine anymore. It’s ours.

To those of you who are just starting the book — I hope you feel held by these chapters. I hope you laugh a little, cry a little, and maybe get mad at the characters once or twice. I hope you see a reflection of your own quiet battles in Samantha’s strength, or Liam’s loyalty, or Macey’s wild, beautiful energy.

And if you’ve ever loved someone who broke you — or loved someone while still learning how to love yourself — this story is for you.

To those who’ve already read a few chapters and decided to stay — you are the reason I keep going.

You are the reason I’ll keep updating even when I’m tired. You are the reason I’ll keep chasing better words, deeper scenes, and stronger emotions.

Because I want to give you something worth the space on your shelf.

So from the deepest part of my heart, thank you. For reading. For supporting. For being here.

Sixteen readers today… and who knows how many more tomorrow? But I promise you, no matter the number, I’ll always remember this feeling — of waking up and realizing people care.

If you ever want to say hi, drop a comment, or tell me what part of the book broke or healed you, I’m always here. I read everything. I feel everything with you.

Let’s keep building this story together.

With love and endless gratitude,

— O.J💜