✨ The Unexpected Journey to My First Novel
Hi everyone!
Today, I want to share the unexpected journey that led me to publish my debut novel, An Irish Mystery. Like most creative pursuits, it wasn’t a straight path — it took a mix of inspiration, hesitation, and a leap of faith.
💥 The Spark
It all started, funnily enough, with reading.
At the end of last year, I found myself devouring adventure, treasure hunt, and mystery novels — the kinds of stories that pull you into puzzles and hidden truths.
Somewhere along the way, a surprising thought crept in:
“I think my stories are better than these.”
Now, I know how that sounds. It wasn’t ego. It was about trusting my own storytelling voice. If I didn’t believe in it, how could I ever expect readers to?
👉 Curious? Read An Irish Mystery here
🕴 Taking the Leap
My goal wasn’t fame, sales, or even a large audience. I just wanted to get the story out there.
So I sent my manuscript to a professional self-publishing editor (after a lot of research) with a mix of nerves and hope.
The response floored me. To hear a professional editor speak positively about my work was surreal. That email was the turning point — the moment I thought:
“Yes. I can actually do this.”
😷 The Lockdown Origin
Looking back, the very first seeds of An Irish Mystery were planted during the COVID lockdowns.
At the time, I was working one day a week in a school that stayed open for the children of frontline workers. The rest of the time? I was at home.
And like many people, boredom sparked creativity.
It all began with a single, oddly specific question:
“If Hans is getting out of jail, how does that process work in America?”
That research started in Arizona… led me through different state systems… and before I knew it, the story began to grow.
❓ From One Question to a Whole World
That initial spark grew into An Irish Mystery — a layered tale of puzzles, people, and purpose, featuring characters like Daniela Fischer and Cedric Newman.
I never set out to write a book during a global pandemic. But in a strange way, the story helped me make sense of that time — and reminded me that creativity often shows up when you least expect it.
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