"How My Books Came to Life" series

Every book has a journey that starts with an insight, at least that's my case.

In the blog series "How My Books Came to Life" I'll share the personal experiences, challenges, and insights that led me to write and publish each of my books. 

If you've ever wondered what drives an author to share their knowledge or stories, or if you're curious about the real-life experiences that shaped my books, this series of blog posts are for you.

The idea for the series "How My Books Came to Life" came to me while I was preparing my booth for the Word On The Street 2025 Toronto Book Festival. Little did I know that writing these stories would help me open up more, and get ready for discussions with the booth visitors.

Funny enough, on my way out, I grabbed the wrong big banner (for Introverts Academy) instead of the one I wanted (with my first book). However, that banner sparked insightful conversations with those who stopped by (readers, parents / friends / spouses of introverts) and some book sales. :-)

Don’t ask this introvert how much time I needed to recharge after that two-day festival!

Here's a photo from this festival, before I dive in the next blog post into the story of how I ended up writing my first book, the award-winning Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search.

~ Gabriela