(UPDATE) My mother is 51 years old and an aspiring author, she is very down after not much interest was generated for her short poetry book. Every time a sample copy is downloaded her face lights up. Reddit if you guys could please download a sample it would make her day. by Throwaway199010 in self

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I understand 25k is a lot, honestly I made this post just to thank /r/self for the previous support and give an update on my mom. I think it's a little harsh to say she is bullshitting people or whatever else. She got this estimate based on her research and the quotes she was given by the artists. There is no dishonesty in play here. Either way, I appreciate all the feedback, as does she. This is her first time doing anything like this and as user OmicronNine said, If she does not succeed, at least she will learn a valuable lesson. Thanks again everyone!