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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 1m

Book Signing at Northgate Barnes & Noble! 📚✍️14 of the 15 copies the store ordered were sold. It was such a wonderful experience, with friendly staff and great conversations with everyone who stopped by. I left the event feeling humbled and exhilarated by the connections!🤝

Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 3d

Northgate Barnes & Noble made this lovely ad for my book signing, so I had to share! This will be my first time manning the sales table, and honestly, I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to be doing for four whole hours 🙄🤔😅. Please stop by, say hi, and chat with me! 📗✍️😊

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 5d

Still riding high from last night’s launch! About 50 wonderful people showed up, and I sold 20 copies of my memoir. Huge thanks to Ronit for being an amazing moderator, and to the audience for their thoughtful questions and warm support. Thank you for an unforgettable evening! 🙏

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much❣️😊🙏

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 6d

The Seattle Times Interview: How honored I feel to have my interview featured in The Seattle Times Sunday paper! My husband rushed to the grocery first thing in the morning to grab three copies—one he says to frame for our wall. Immense gratitude for this incredible opportunity🙏

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 7d

Kudos to Us SWP Authors! The Saturday panel at Woodinville Public Library was a wonderful success with 35+ attendees! Our discussion sparked great engagement, and we even sold some books! Shout out to my fellow sisters and to Dovi, our fantastic librarian, for the inspiring event

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 12d

Join me and Ronit on Tuesday, October 14, at Ravenna Third Place Books for the launch of The Pond Beyond the Forest! There'll be reading, discussion, and time for Q&A. It’s a special evening to come together and celebrate vulnerability and the power of storytelling! 🎤 #Community

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you so much for your support! I truly appreciate it❣️😊🙏

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 12d

My first-ever TV appearance yesterday! 📺 I don't think I botched it, though at one point I forgot what question I was answering... 🙄🤔😅. #ARCSeattle #SeattleAuthor #Memoir #CommunityConnection #MentalHealthAwareness #ComplexTrauma #CPTSD

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 13d

Overjoyed to share that I'll be featured in an upcoming Seattle Times author interview on October 12! The personable journalist and I discussed The Pond Beyond the Forest, the memoir's key themes, and healing from trauma. Stay tuned for the full conversation #SeattleTimes #Book

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for a lively She Writes Press author panel at Woodinville Public Library on October 11! Mark your calendars, invite friends, and help spread the word—we'd love to see you there! #CommunityEngagement #LibraryEvents #PanelDiscussion #AuthorEvent #Memoir #Storytelling 📚🎤

Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 14d

Thrilled to announce that my memoir is officially released today! Thank you so much for your support—available now wherever books are sold. 📚🎉🥳

Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 14d

Honored and grateful to have my memoir shared by my wonderful mentor and memoir teacher on her blog today! 🌟📗https://writingismydrink.com/2025/10/06/shigeko-ito-and-the-writing-of-the-pond-beyond-the-forest/

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 15d

Excited but nervous that I'll be appearing on KOMO's ARC segment on my book's release day, October 7! 🎥 I'll talk about my memoir 🌳🪷🐟 that explores invisible trauma and healing through storytelling. Tune in and join this important conversation 📗 #BookLaunch #KOMO #ARCSeattle

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for a lively author panel discussion at Woodinville Public Library on October 11! Please mark your calendars, invite friends, and help spread the word—we'd love to see you there! #CommunityEngagement #LibraryEvents #PanelDiscussion #AuthorEvent #Memoir #Storytelling 📚🎤

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you so much! 🙏😊

Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 19d

Excited to have my memoir, The Pond Beyond the Forest, featured in the Stanford Alumni Magazine Fall issue. 🍁💫 Grateful for this platform to share a story that gives voice to invisible wounds and fosters understanding of the lasting legacy of childhood emotional neglect. 🙏♥️

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 20d

So grateful to be featured by Darling Axe! Immense thanks to Michelle Barker, Senior Editor, whose fantastic editorial hand and generous spirit helped this book become so much more than I could have imagined! 🙏📚✨
Read the mention here:https://darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/congrats-to-shigeko-ito

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 26d

Like this wildflower pushing through a crack in the concrete jungle, resilience can bloom in the hardest places. As Rumi reminds us, inner light always remains in us—even when the ground seems unyielding. In every small triumph, our souls cheer us on and celebrate our growth 🌱💫

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 27d

Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? I do—all the time. It feels like it's in my DNA, with cousins like insecurity and low self-worth. Learning these are battle scars from surviving an adverse childhood helped me tame the inner critic and practice self-compassion instead. 🫶😇♥️

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · 28d

"The wound is the place where the Light enter you."—Rumi 📜✨ It is often through pain and sorrow that we gain profound insight and clarity about what truly matters in life. I am committed to giving voice to invisible trauma and shedding light on silent struggles. ❤️‍🩹🌟🌱🌼🪷

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · Sep 18

Even though her first heat is now over, I still diaper Sophie every evening before my husband comes home. She gets super excited—like he's just returned from a long deployment in Afghanistan—& her excitable urination is sure to follow. Fingers crossed she outgrows this soon! 🐶🤞

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · Sep 17

Dovi, the librarian in charge of our She Writes Press author event on October 11th at Woodinville Public Library, has done a fantastic job showcasing our books! So grateful for her time and energy in making this event possible. Thanks to Dovi! 🙏 Please attend if interested 🎤📚

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · Sep 16

Attended "It's About Time" at the Ballard Public Library and met Priscilla Long, an author I admire; I even own her book (though I haven't read it yet 😅). Events like these are wonderful. My world expands as I connect with more inspiring people—both in person or online! 📚💫

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Shigeko Ito @shigekoito.bsky.social · Sep 11

Visited East West Bookshop in Edmonds with my book and pitched to the owner, who graciously invited me to host a book event there, yay! 🥳 Never underestimate the power of being audacious and shamelessly promoting your work—you never know what opportunities it might bring! 📚🎤

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