So much love and support from everyone! Thank you for #ReadingPlatform and sharing it across the web. You guys are the best! #lookmomiwroteabook #readwith #readwithcynthia #readwithentrepreneurs (at Marina del Rey, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtpFa0UlusF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hn9e5a0ga6xt

It was two years ago this week that I finished my book proposal and sent it off to publishers. My agent Leila at @stonesongnyc worked with me and never gave up hope that we would be able to sell this book. A week later I signed my first book deal with Lorena Jones at @tenspeedpress and @penguinrandomhouse . It took two years to write, edit, review, and edit some more- then naming and art and so on. Today I received the first copy of my very first book, PLATFORM. The feeling is unreal and I can’t wait for Feb. 5 when it is officially published! Thank you all who supported me and continue to do so - if interested, you can pre-order a copy now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target and other sellers. And a special thanks to my husband (and pre editor) @t.j.pancoast and my team at @bellivyinc - without you guys this would have never been possible. _ #PlatformBook #Personalbranding #Readwith #Readwithcynthia #marketingBook #readwithentrepreneurs (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsygKLKlhzC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gb013iip9njb

I did it. Today I wrapped up the audio recording of my upcoming book with @penguinrandomhouse , “Platform” - I’m beyond excited and quite proud that I was able to Narrate the book myself an I have a newfound appreciation for narrators. This piece of my journey as an author is over and now we focus on the Feb. 5, 2019 book launch! #readwith #readwithcynthia #booklaunch2019 📚📝🎙🎙#getitgirl #nonfictionbooks #businessbooks (at Random House Audio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQ-DTQlIAR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4w47ake776ef

My latest reads! Poetry from Instagram artists @itsonlyyforever and @quoteslangleav ! And for some serious reading, @nntaleb ‘s The Black Swan. #summerreading #ReadWithCynthia #readwith #readwithentrepreneurs (at Los Angeles, California)

I’m giving away some of Kevin Hong’s books today! Join me on Twitter at 1pm pt today using hashtag #readwith to enter to win of these awesome books! Or drop a comment on this post saying “I want to read with Kevin Hong” - winners will be contacted later today and tomorrow. Good luck! #bookgiveaway (at Bell + Ivy)

My next read! #StalkingGod - my unorthodox search for something to believe in by @itsanjalikumar ! I met Anjali I’m Israel this past summer and she is nothing short of inspiring. Her book was listed as top books to read this year by @variety and I have no doubt that this will be an amazingly insightful and hilarious read! Has anyone else read this yet??? #ReadWith #booklovers #bookstagram #bookofthemonth (at Santa Monica, California)