She Wasn’t Supposed to Matter…

And she wasn’t supposed to lead…

And yet—she did.

She didn’t set out to defy anyone. She didn’t burn with ambition, or plot her way to power. She was young. She wanted love. She was raised to trust men to handle the weight of responsibility. And yet, by the time her story was done, she’d held command of one of England’s greatest castles, faced down rebellions, navigated the treachery and ambition of the marriage market, and made choices that shaped the future of a kingdom.

All while being told—again and again—that women weren’t made for leadership.

Her life is a story of survival, yes. But also one of transformation. Of a girl growing into a leader, not through destiny or magic or prophecy—but through pain, grit, and the unrelenting pressure of history.

And now, nearly nine centuries later, I’ve had the immense privilege of bringing her back to life.

The novel is nearly complete. The title is final. The cover is coming. And in a few months, I’ll get to introduce her to you properly.

If you’ve ever loved a forgotten heroine, a story that rewrites what history thought it knew, or a tale where power is claimed quietly, stubbornly, and against all odds—this one’s for you.

Stay tuned. There’s more to come.

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Medieval Woman and Crossbow