Project Laurel
My first novel (as an adult)
Growing up, I loved writing, perfectly complementing my passion for reading. Between elementary and middle school, I filled countless pages in notebooks, Google Docs, and even the occasional Wattpad entry with stories—often rooted in mythology. (Fun fact: I wrote a Norse-demigod story long before Rick Riordan made it cool.)
But somewhere along the way, between school pressures and the burnout that comes with academia, I stopped. Even while earning a film degree in university, writing became more of an obligation than a joy. I wrote for assignments, churned out scripts when I had to, but the spark just wasn’t there.
Fast forward a few years post-graduation: my love of reading has reignited, and I’ve surrounded myself with creative, inspiring people who’ve reminded me how much I want to create something of my own. Enter Project Laurel.
Project Laurel is a Greek retelling of a lesser-known but poignant story from Ovid's Metamorphoses. This tale has always intrigued me—not just because it’s a queer narrative, but because of its brevity. The original offers only a fleeting glimpse: a single moment, devoid of context or aftermath. I wanted to dive deeper, to explore what came before and what might have followed.
This isn’t a faithful recreation of the myth, nor does it aim to be. Instead, Project Laurel is a reimagining—a fusion of history, legend, and invention. My goal is to capture the essence of a story that transcends its ancient roots, breathing new life into its timeless themes.
