The Royals: A King's Heart - was an almost mistake.

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It is crazy how this story didn't go the way I intended it would. What came out of The Royals series, was pure luck. That's not how it was supposed to go. I didn't have a plan. If I'm being honest, I still don't. We're just steering with the flow. Let's go back a bit...

Most of my stories, I remember where I got the idea and why. Most of them. I cannot for the life of me - remember what inspired The Royals. Fun Fact: It wasn't my first royal story. Only the first I have shared publicly. Maybe one day, I'll bring the other forward but let's focus.


The original plot was, Thembisa's parents arrange a marriage for her. She doesn't know to who until her wedding day. This is when she finds out; he's the prince. He had special ability, yes. He was very quiet and cold, yes. He just didn't fall in love. She would be in this unfamiliar place with a husband that didn't even acknowledge her existence and she would get depressed. As she continues with her schooling, her friend introduces Khaya. That is who she falls in love with. While she tries really hard to stay faithful to her never-there husband, she eventually gives in and has an affair. One day, while she is with Khaya in his home, they're talking in bed about all the things she loves. The prince walks in. He asks her to get dressed and leave. She is terrified. The prince is calm and unaffected as usual, they eventually leave. From that moment, she never hears from Khaya again.

This is how far I had gotten and honestly I wasn't feeling it. When I started writing, I let my brain do as it pleased and the rest is history. I enjoyed writing it so much. The characters falling in love was the best thing to ever happen. It challenged my thinking and stretched me beyond comfort. I learnt so much from each relationship. When it ended, I didn't anticipate that it would be sought after so much. I didn't want to ruin the beauty it already is until the idea of book 2 started to settle in. 

Now that we're deep into the second story, I am in the clouds with creative happiness. 

Comments

  1. BuyiswaOctober 18, 2024 at 11:27 AM

    I'm reading the Royals again on Wattpad and I am in awe in your writing skills and your imagination. I always wonder where do you get time to do research for your stories because they are honestly so informative. The character development is my favorite part, I honestly can't wait for part 2 to finish so I can purchase the pdf. I was saving it for December😩😩

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  2. Thobeka BiyelaOctober 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM

    The fact that I’ve read this book more than three times is testimony enough that your writing is something unworldly. And each time I’m astonished at how better it gets. I’d love another royal story from you .

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  3. Ayanda Sithole October 18, 2024 at 11:06 PM

    You pour emotions into your characters with a vivid imagery that lasts forever. I love reading this story and whenever l feel like my emotions are dangling, l reread it and get lost in your world.

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  4. hazelleJanuary 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM

    I have read this book 4 times, but i would read it again and again, and, again. please tell me where to get part 2 i really need it for my sanity

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