How it all (re)started

In fall 2022 friends finally managed to win me over to join their online DnD group. Playing online with an international group was tempting, but I previously never had the time to really get invested. And I usually get invested in things.

That said, I was asked to prepare a character and backstory. My DM was pretty surprised when I came back with three pages of backstory. That’s how Shinju was born.

While I failed at writing down what we played, I soon felt the urge to write my own story with our beloved cast of characters. At the beginning of 2023 I decided to make this real and started to write down scenes and ideas.

The manuscript I have today is the result of long hours of writing, brainstorming, researching, editing, editing and more editing.

Now, soon I am about to start my querying journey and try my luck in traditional publishing. This blog is supposed to help me keep track, to take notes for myself – and for anyone who’s interested to follow.

Keep motivated, keep it going!
All the best, Michaela