Writing Moonlit Awakening

When I started writing Moonlit Awakening, I did not know where it would lead me. I only knew that I needed to write. The story began quietly during a season of my life that was already full of change. I was pregnant, emotional, exhausted, and overwhelmed in the best and hardest ways. Writing became something I did for myself before it became something I shared with anyone else.

At first, it was just a way to escape. I would sit down whenever I had a spare moment and let the world fall away. The story grew slowly. There was no pressure to publish, no plan for where it would go. I simply followed the characters and trusted them to lead me somewhere meaningful.

Freya came to me during this time. She was uncertain of her strength, unsure of her place, and constantly questioning who she was becoming. In many ways, she reflected how I felt while writing her. Creating her journey helped me work through my own fears and hopes. Writing her transformation reminded me that growth often happens quietly before it becomes visible.

There were days when writing felt impossible. Life was loud and unpredictable, and I doubted myself often. I wondered if the story was good enough, if anyone would ever want to read it, or if I should stop altogether. But each time I stepped away, I felt the pull to return. The story refused to let me go.

What surprised me most was how personal the book became. Although Moonlit Awakening is a fantasy filled with magic, danger, and romance, it is also deeply rooted in emotion. Themes of identity, trust, love, and resilience found their way into the story naturally. I did not plan those themes. They appeared because they were already part of my life.

Finishing the book felt both exciting and terrifying. Letting it go into the world meant sharing a piece of myself. It meant accepting that the story no longer belonged only to me. That was one of the hardest and most rewarding parts of the process.

Looking back, Moonlit Awakening represents more than my debut novel. It represents perseverance during uncertainty and creativity during exhaustion. It reminds me that stories can be born in imperfect moments and still grow into something meaningful.

I am grateful to everyone who has read the book and connected with Freya and her world. Writing this story changed me, and I hope it continues to resonate with readers who are finding their own strength, one step at a time.

Thank you for being here and for being part of this journey.

Emile Sodyte the author of Moonlit Awakening