A "super defeated" author became an Amazon Best Seller after a heart-breaking TikTok video of his empty book signing captured the attention of 18 million people last week. Debut murder-mystery writer Shawn Warner, 58, was filmed trying to sell copies of his book ' Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor ', as piles of his novel were seen untouched on a table.
TikToker, 'Red' - who goes by the username Internetfamouslol online - happened to be in the same store as Shawn in Texas when he decided to spark up a conversation with the "super defeated looking" author. Asked what his book is about, the writer said: "It's about a teenage girl who teams up with a ghost with multiple personalities to solve the mystery of her parents’ murder."
In the video, Red asks Shawn to sign one of the books as he reveals he plans on gifting it to one of his viewers in a bid to help the writer get more "love out there". Stating that he doesn't 'know this guy', the TikToker goes on to clarify: "So I bought a book to give away! Completely Free! I only ask that you post a mini book review and tag me in it. Follow and comment below if you're interested."
