The other day, someone told me they’d read my supernatural thriller. But here’s the twist—they hadn’t bought it. A workmate had lent them their copy of While He Was Sleeping.

Now, some authors might whinge at the idea of a shared book rather than a sale, but honestly? It made my day. Not just because they read it, but because they loved it enough to track me down and say so. Even better, they wanted to know what else I’d written.

Moments like this remind me that writing isn’t just about sales—it’s about readers, connection, and stories that stick with people. And while buying books is a great way to support authors, there are plenty of ways to say thanks that don’t cost a cent.

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