Thank you to everyone who took part in the Pearl On A Summer Leaf giveaway and launch celebration for the first Limited (2021) and Expanded (2024) Editions. A special thank you to all those who bought my books—parents, sisters, cousins, friends, and colleagues—whether early on or later. It meant a great deal to me. With gratitude to Miriam (@miriamo77), Sharron (@rhymes_n_roses), Linda (@lindalokheeauthor), Emma (@emmuk74), Elaine (@twisted.word.tango), Sushmita (@wingedpoesy), Bindiya (@bbc3rdeye), Rachel (@rohlerach), Chetan (@chetansharma___), Cynthia (@cynthiapadillajd_poetry), Merlin (@visionsofyggdrasill), Suzana (@suzana_k_poetry), Ruchka (@wordsadrifting), Julie (@julez.onohomen), Gwen (@gwensaintmary), Amy (@theangelinthearkness), and Saarah (@untwinethelabyrith) who participated in the event. ​ I deeply enjoyed creating spoken word, poetry, and gifts for some, and sharing other digital handmade offerings with others. This moment marked an important step in the evolution of the book, the future of my other books, and the community that gathered around my beginning.