12-Year Journey to Becoming an Author
Twelve years before I ever held my first published book, Seen and the Unseen, in my hands, I was already writing. My earliest works appeared in church magazines, where I shared reflections and stories to inspire and uplift. One of my most memorable pieces—Donate a Smile to the Homeless—was published in The Consoling Eye, a publication of Consolata Shrine Catholic Church in Nairobi. It was a heartfelt call to extend kindness to those society often overlooks.
After completing my ICT studies, I decided to merge my technical skills with my passion for writing. I built a personal website where, every week, I shared inspirational and educational articles. Whenever finances allowed, I would escape to the serenity of nature—forests, hills, riversides—where I would meditate, reflect, and imagine. I carried a notebook everywhere, capturing thoughts and shaping them into compelling narratives that would later appear on my site. Writing was no longer just something I did; it had become a way of life.
In 2020, during the post–COVID-19 pandemic season, I faced a major challenge. The rising costs of hosting, domain renewals, and disk space scalability began to bite. I came up with a temporary solution—removing older posts to make room for new ones. But deep down, I wanted my earlier work to remain accessible. Unfortunately, my website eventually crashed after I couldn’t maintain the cost of renewing its security certificate.
I felt sorry for my loyal readers, but I was grateful to have a backup containing about 99% of my publications. While going through these archives, I noticed something remarkable: my articles naturally fell into categories—Spiritual, Environmental, Health, and more. The spiritual collection, in particular, already felt like the skeleton of a book.
That’s when the idea struck me: why not publish?
The process was far from easy. Aligning the content, designing a cover, choosing a compelling title, and consulting trusted voices took me eight months of intense dedication. I did it mostly alone, but never without seeking insight from others. When Seen and the Unseen was finally published, I thought it would be a sigh of relief. Instead, it was the beginning of a new chapter—one that has since opened doors to more titles and more ambitious writing projects.
I vividly remember keeping my phone on silent for hours, lost in my stories. Sometimes I even forgot to eat or shop for essentials. Writing had become more than a craft—it was my passion, my discipline, and my calling.
