I knew from a very young age that I wanted to publish books…someday. I always thought they would be novels, self-help, or books for kids. That dream is still alive but not the one that came true today.
First Coloring Book
I started my self-publishing journey in 2021 by designing low content books. It was during the pandemic when a LOT of people were scrambling to pivot their careers and income opportunities. Luckily, I started working from home when my first kid was born 15 years earlier so the transition wasn’t as traumatic for me as it was for others.
Fast forward to today, I am thrilled to share MY FIRST COLORING BOOK is live.
Coloring Book Inspired By
She doesn’t know this (well, she will now) but the inspiration for this came from my best friend – someone I actually consider as my sister 🩷🩷🩷 – Nicole Etolen
A few weeks ago, I posted a very personal story in my other group and asked for leads on work I could do to earn money because my kids and I really need to find a place to live ASAP and I am struggling. Asking for help is NOT easy for me and I actually HATE doing it – even when I am at the point where I don’t have any other option except to ask for help.
Nicole’s response was: “What about becoming a positivity coach? Not a total life coach or anything quite so involved, but basically a coach for someone who is struggling to stay positive and needs a little help? You’ve been through so much and yet you still manage to keep a positive mindset. That’s not just incredible on a personal level, but it’s a talent. You’ve helped me manage to stay positive……”
This Coloring Book is Dedicated to…
I really wish it occurred to me during the creation process to add a “dedicated to” page to this coloring book. Since it didn’t, I am sharing it here….
“This book is dedicated to Nicole for being the BEST FRIEND, sister, sounding board, and #1 cheerleader a woman could ever ask for. Your support, words of encouragement, and friendship mean the WORLD to me. Thanks for being you. Always Hopeful, Me.🩷”
If you made it this far, thank you for reading. I may or may not become a 1:1 positivity coach but this coloring book is the first in a series I plan to publish to help as many people as possible “find the positive” in an otherwise stressful situation, life, world, etc.
Get your copy of Find the Positive Words Coloring Book
Addie shares encouragement and creative resources through posts and videos on Hopeful Addie. Her work is pulled from lived experience, reflection, and years of creating content for readers seeking hope, inspiration, and kindness.
