No One Showed Up At This Author's Book Event, Then The Internet Stepped In
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Sitting alone with her books in front of her, Caytlyn Brooke decided to share the moment online.
For any author, the chance to host a book reading event is special as it is a moment to connect with readers and celebrate their work. But for US-based author Caytlyn Brooke, that special moment didn't go as planned. She arrived at the venue, but no one showed up. Sitting alone with her books in front of her, Caytlyn decided to share the moment online. She posted a picture of herself from the empty event space on X (formerly Twitter).
'No one showed up for my book reading event. I know this happens and I'm trying really hard to keep it together, but I feel terrible that the shop stayed open to host me for nothing," she wrote along with the post.
No one showed up for my book reading event. I know this happens and I'm trying really hard to keep it together but I feel terrible that the shop stayed open to host me for nothing. pic.twitter.com/Mj4LT6CQKm — Caytlyn Brooke (@caytlyn_brooke) June 6, 2025
The photo quickly struck a chord with people across the internet, going viral within hours and amassing over 20 million views. Thousands reshared the post, while the comments section overflowed with support; many even went on to purchase her books in a show of appreciation.
One user commented, 'Ms. Brooke, I am sorry that happened to you. If it makes you feel any better, I just bought your book on Amazon."
Another added, 'I don't know who she is, but let's all buy her book."
'It's always dark before the light! Keep going! It's summer and people don't want to go inside! Sometimes it's out of your hands. Keep on keeping on! It will be a great chapter in your next book!" someone else said.
A person wrote, 'That's so courageous to share. Better times ahead."
There were even people hoping to meet her in the futur,e with one user writing, 'Any chance you'll do a reading in the North Georgia area sometime? If so, and I hear about it, I'll show."
Even an owner of the shop offered her reassurance: 'As the owner of a shop (an art gallery) I can assure you that it was neither a waste nor was it for 'nothing' for them or, especially, for you. Promotion, name recognition, is never wasted. You can and should add it to your resume. Good Job!!!"
Meanwhile, an individual pointed out, 'Considering your post got 20 million views in about 1.5 days, I'd say that turned out to be one of the greatest book reading events ever."
Overwhelmed by the response, Caytlyn shared a follow-up message to thank everyone who supported her.
'I am blown away by the amount of kindness this community has shown me in the last 24 hours. Failure is part of any success and without it, victory wouldn't taste so sweet. A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased copies of my books and raised me up. It means the world," she wrote.
I am blown away by the amount of kindness this community has shown me in the last 24 hours. Failure is part of any success and without it, victory wouldn't taste so sweet. A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased copies of my books and raised me up. It means the world.❤️ pic.twitter.com/AoMVJLlMo2 — Caytlyn Brooke (@caytlyn_brooke) June 7, 2025
According to bhcpress.com, Caytlyn is the author of Dark Flowers, Wired and Among the Hunted, the first book in her upcoming Skyglass series. She has a degree in psychology from UAlbany, where she focused on fear and human behaviour. Caytlyn lives in New York with her husband, Daniel and their two children.
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June 09, 2025, 13:43 IST
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