On Halloween, we celebrate transformation.

We put on masks, cross boundaries, and explore different versions of ourselves.

It feels fitting to share my thoughts about “The Road Theory” today.

At its heart, this novel is about the boundaries we cross.

It explores the various versions of ourselves we must navigate to find healing.

As an author, I often get asked (by friends so far) why I wrote “The Road Theory.”

The answer isn’t simple, but it’s important.

I wanted to challenge how we typically see healing journeys in literature while acknowledging the familiar elements that make these stories resonate with readers.

When I began writing Ivaila Fenix’s story, I knew I was working with some classic literary elements – the lost scientist, the healing power of animals, urban isolation, institutional experiences, and father loss. But I wanted to transform these familiar tropes into something more authentic, more complex.

Let me break down what I mean:

The Scientist’s Mask

I deliberately wrote Ivaila as a scientist, not to follow the “logical mind discovers emotions” cliché, but to explore how analytical minds actually process trauma.

Ivaila’s magic flows through prime numbers and mathematical symbols. Her gift isn’t supernatural in the traditional sense – it’s quantum, precise, measurable… yet just as mysterious as any witch’s brew.

Shadow’s Ghost

When I introduced Shadow, the stray dog, I wasn’t aiming for the usual “pet saves human” story. Instead, I wanted to explore how temporary connections can leave permanent imprints. Sometimes the most profound relationships aren’t the ones that last forever, but the ones that appear exactly when needed.

City Labyrinths and Night Rides

The urban setting and motorcycle emerged from my belief that is about how we physically move through space, how we navigate both concrete roads and emotional pathways.

Institutions and Barriers

Writing about institutions and father loss, I wanted to move beyond the standard narratives of confinement and grief. These elements are explorations of how restriction sometimes leads to freedom, and how absence can shape presence.

I wrote “The Road Theory” for those who feel reality’s flexibility, who understand that sometimes the most profound transformations come through precision rather than chaos.

I wrote this story for anyone who’s ever felt caught between analysis and emotion, between moving forward and looking back, between the roads we choose and the paths that choose us.

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