A limited blog series reflecting on the journey of The Gales of Alexandria — from first readers to early reviews, from private pages to public conversation.
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Some reviews do more than share opinions—they quietly shift perspectives.
This reflection dives into my first professional review from BookLife by Publishers Weekly, exploring my initial misunderstanding, the subtle power of quiet praise, and why embracing complexity became central to The Gales of Alexandria. It's about the unexpected ways a stranger’s insights can help us see our work—and ourselves—more clearly.
Some stories demand to be told—they haunt us, pull us from sleep, and quietly shape our lives. This is a reflection on the relentless energy behind The Gales of Alexandria: why it refused to remain silent, how its characters became inescapable, and the personal and professional crossroads that led to finally sharing it. Now, as the novel approaches release, I explore what it means when a story chooses you, and how it feels to finally put it into readers' hands.
