A Journey Through Writing and Publishing

This chapter chronicles the author's decade-long journey to write and publish their first novel, 'Unlawful Things,' detailing the transition from traditional to self-publishing. It explores the intricacies of writing historical fiction, the motivations drawn from the author's academic background, and introduces the Helen Oddfellow Mysteries series. The discussion also covers the challenges of genre classification, reader engagement, and the financial realities of balancing writing with a journalism career.