Writing a book isn’t always about having a solid plan from the get-go. For me, it’s a journey of discovery—one that’s filled with surprises, challenges, and moments of pure wonder.
I’m a debut author, and Nathan Cartwright: Week to Remember is my first published work. To be honest, that fact feels both surreal and overwhelming. It’s exciting to see my name on the cover of something real, but there’s also a lot of pressure—what if this is the only book I ever get to write?
The inspiration for Nathan Cartwright: Week to Remember came from a place of curiosity, but more importantly, from a need to tell a story that mattered to me. The book explores the idea that life can change in an instant. Nathan, the protagonist, has his entire world turned upside down in one week, and it’s that sense of unpredictable, fleeting time that really resonated with me.
What you’ll find in the story isn’t just about a teenager on the verge of a major life transition. It’s about us—how we process change, how we cope with challenges, and how every single decision can alter the course of our future. It’s funny how you can spend years plotting out your future, and yet, the most important moments often take place when you least expect them. I wanted to capture that.
This debut novel also pulls from my own experiences—whether it’s the ups and downs of adolescence, the complexities of relationships, or just the feeling of being caught between two worlds: the old and the new. It’s a blend of reality and possibility, much like the way we navigate life itself. It’s messy, unpredictable, but ultimately beautiful in its chaos.
Maybe Nathan Cartwright: Week to Remember will be my only published book, but I’ll always look back at the process with pride. It’s the first step in a journey that may have just begun, or it may be a chapter that closes here. Either way, it’s been a ride I’ll never forget.