Overview

• Caytlyn Brooke shared a photo on X of her unattended reading at Montour Falls Tea Company on June 6, lamenting that no one showed up.
• The post amassed over 20 million views within hours and filled comment threads with encouragement from readers and fellow authors.
• Supporters responded by buying copies of Brooke’s dark fantasy titles, driving a noticeable uptick in her book sales and visibility.
• The bookstore owner reassured Brooke that hosting the event still promoted her name and was not a wasted opportunity.
• Brooke publicly thanked the online community and continues to engage with new fans following the viral response.