Coffee and Writing: How Shades of Purple Came to Life ☕💜

 I’ve always said that writing wasn’t my thing. It’s exhausting, it forces you to sit with emotions you’d rather ignore, and it takes time—a lot of time. But when I started writing Shades of Purple: A Boy’s Journey Between the Lines, something clicked. I knew I had to tell my story, and once I started, I couldn’t stop.

Would you believe me if I said this book was written in around 50 hours? That’s right—just over two full days' worth of writing time, spread across a few weeks. Early mornings became my sacred time. I’d wake up around 5:30 AM, pour a hot cup of coffee, and let the words spill onto the page. There was something about that quiet, pre-dawn solitude that made writing easier. No distractions, no expectations—just me, my thoughts, and the hum of a fresh brew in my favorite mug.

The caffeine-fueled writing sessions weren’t always easy. Some mornings, I stared at the screen for what felt like forever, dreading the next sentence. Other mornings, my fingers couldn’t type fast enough to keep up with my thoughts. But every single word, every chapter, every painful or hilarious memory I revisited—brought me closer to finishing a project I never imagined I’d complete.

Now, with Shades of Purple out in the world, I realize that those early mornings weren’t just about writing a book. They were about proving to myself that my story matters. That I have something to say. And that even if writing isn’t my thing, sometimes the most important stories are the ones we never expected to tell.

So, here’s to the power of coffee, quiet mornings, and pushing through the hard parts. 💜☕