Hey there! I'm Lucien, and yes — I'm the author of this book. But let me make one thing clear right off the bat: this isn't just my story. It's our story.
Along with my incredible wife, Rose, who's not only my partner in life but also my co-writer. We've spent the last few years working on this. And now, as the season shifts toward spring, we're finally ready to share it with you. This is our first official published work, and while we're excited to see it out in the world, we're also a little nervous. But, here we are, ready to take the leap.
I should mention that we'll be starting to upload chapters around the end of spring. It's been a long time coming, and we can't wait for you to read it. We've poured our hearts into this, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Now, let me introduce the rest of the team. First up, there's my big brother, Lucas, the practical one who makes sure everything runs smoothly. Lucas handles all the business and finances, keeping us from drowning in paperwork and unpaid bills. Without him, we'd probably be lost in the clouds of ideas, but no actual structure to support them.
Then, there's my sister-in-law, Séra. She's not just my brother's wife, but also our editor. She's the one who ensures that everything we write doesn't turn into a jumbled mess. Without her sharp eye for detail, our drafts would be unreadable, and this book would never have come together.
And of course, we have our kids. Yes, we're parents. We have a four-year-old daughter, and Lucas and Séra have a son, just two months older than our little girl. They've grown up in a house where creativity is always flowing, and books and stories are a part of our everyday lives. We've worked hard to raise them in an environment that's filled with love, patience, and understanding. We've made sure they're not just learning from books but from the way we live, the way we interact, and how we treat each other. It's not always easy, but we've done our best to give them a foundation of kindness, respect, and curiosity.
Our kids are clever, polite, and surprisingly mature for their age. They read the short stories we write just for them and give us feedback that sometimes feels more insightful than what we get from most adults. They're not perfect — no kids are — but they know how to listen, how to communicate, and how to show respect. And honestly? That's something we're incredibly proud of.
We all live together under one roof. It's busy, chaotic at times, but it works. We take turns with the housework, cooking, and looking after the kids. It's a team effort, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Balancing work, life, and family can be tough, but we make it work because we're all in this together.
This book is something special for us. It's not just a project; it's a reflection of everything we've built together, as a family and as a team. We've worked, laughed at our clumsiness, and yes, even argued over plots, but in the end, this is a story we're proud of, and we're excited to share it with you.
Thanks for picking this up. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we've enjoyed creating it. Chapters will start coming around the end of spring, and we're looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment — we'll try to reply when the kids aren't keeping us too busy, of course.