Every hero’s journey requires it. Every battle worth fighting is won with it. Every good deed is inspired by it. What is it?
’Faith: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.’ - Oxford Dictionaries (finally, a legit dictionary - web version).
What inspired The Slave Prince?
That’s the first question most people would ask. Strangely, I did not give it much thought until Angela reached out to me for the Geek & Sundry blog post. If you’ve not read the blog post, don’t worry. I’ve already answered the question above... and below:
Faith.
Faith was my personal inspiration for The Slave Prince. And faith defines this book’s journey over the years.
Many times, people associate faith with God or humanity. I’ve associated with both while writing this book. Adapting from a biblical story represented my faith in God, while incorporating magic and retelling an adventure of self-discovery was my faith in humanity... or should I say, faith in myself.
It was through the years that I learned to be confident, to be brave, and to trust in the little skill that I have. I may not be the next J.K Rowling, but faith has kept me going. The Slave Prince may not make it to bookshelves, but faith keeps me believing. Faith exists beyond the realm of fiction. Faith exists in us. And as much as this book was inspired by faith, I hope it inspires faith too.
Now, on to the important part: the ’Thank You’. As I wrap up this update, I’d like to say thank you to all 99 readers who have faith in me and my work. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for supporting me. And thank you for taking this journey with me. There are still 2 more months to go, but with faith, dreams can become a reality. And with you by my side, I know I won’t be walking alone.
