My book was a failure. I won't ever make a penny from it beyond the advance, but it did lead to career opportunities.

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Petro with her book. Melissa PetroMelissa Petro's 2023 book advance didn't translate into the expected book sales she had hoped for. Despite a six-figure advance, Petro's book sold only 2,000 copies in its first year.

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