The Journey to The Princess and Her Owl

Finding Courage and Creativity Through Setbacks and Second Chances

When I first tried to write The Princess and Her Owl in 2016, I felt as though the story was locked away, sitting just out of reach. I had the idea, but the words refused to come. Life got busy, and I set the project aside. It wasn’t until last February, during a period of recuperation, that the story found its way to the page.

After a brief illness, I was instructed not to exert myself for a few days—no strenuous activities, just rest. With nothing but my phone to occupy the time, I decided to give writing another try. I used the notes app on my phone, typing out what would eventually become The Princess and Her Owl. It was exciting but nerve-wracking.

At one point, I lost a whole chapter due to a technical glitch, and my stomach dropped. Thankfully, I had backed up parts of the story in my emails, a practice I now use religiously.

Though not everything was saved, I didn’t let that loss stop me. I found the resolve to keep writing, and I pushed on until I reached the finish line.

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