In the epic-like novel, the main character Jake Hall accedes to his host’s request to take a closer look at a passing caravan. The ensuing chain of events thrusts him into the unknown. In the crucible of captivity, Jake is tested physically, emotionally and psychologically. To have any hope of being reunited with his family, he must discover his inner resources and transcend the challenges.
Writing a novel is similar to heading into the unknown. There’s a lot of new skills to acquire and numerous obstacles along the way to overcome. Success is never guaranteed.
“In a sense, I am driven to explore not only the beautiful wider world out there, but also what I am capable of,” Hai says. “The only way to know for sure what my limits may be is to heed the creative impulse – to do something very big that I had never attempted before.”
ABOUT ME
- I have unlimited curiosity in everything. Being in a bookstore is like a kid in a candy store.
- I am a cat person. Orange tabbies are my favourite.
- I like to snorkel and swim in a lagoon.
STRENGTH
- “My creativity must be my biggest strength. When I start working on something, new ideas keep coming.”
EDUCATION
- Political science
- Advanced financial accounting
- Financial analysis; technical analysis
- Equity trading; investment management
- Spanish/French
PHILOSOPHY
- There’s no failure –
- only learning experience.
BOOK THEME
- The Law of Unintended
- Consequences is ever at work in everyone’s life.
ABOUT ME
- I have unlimited curiosity in everything. Being in a bookstore is like a kid in a candy store.
- I am a cat person. Orange tabbies are my favourite.
- I like to snorkel and swim in a lagoon.
STRENGTH
- “My creativity must be my biggest strength. When I start working on something, new ideas keep coming.”
EDUCATION
- Political science
- Advanced financial accounting
- Financial analysis; technical analysis
- Equity trading; investment management
- Spanish/French
PHILOSOPHY
- There’s no failure –
- only learning experience.
BOOK THEME
- The Law of Unintended
- Consequences is ever at work in everyone’s life.
THE CREATIVE JOURNEY
The former Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius once said, “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
To paraphrase Aurelius, it is a blessing to breathe fresh air, to have the freedom to pursue one’s creative endeavour – and to enjoy the journey along the way.
In the beginning, there was nothing. Now, this epic-like novel spanning multiple continents is shaping up to be a 300,000-word trilogy with a growing cast of characters.
There are delays, detours, and distractions along the way, but it’s fun to develop and stretch one’s creative skills and learn something new along the way.
