Exploring my journey towards writing a novel set in WWII Warsaw. How my deep connection to the city’s past breathed into me a desire of bringing to light its lesser-known young heroes, Polish Scouts. Timeless tales that remain inspiring and moving despite the years gone by…
Impressions from a June trip to Croatia. Between poetic sceneries, the quiet humming of wind and waves, and streets overfilled with tourists.
Delving into how psychological attachment theory shapes character development in my writing. This article explores the profound influence of wartime loss and grief, shedding light on the enduring consequences for close relationships. Amidst the turmoil of loss, there lies an opportunity for healing—a chance that demands resilience from those thrust into adverse environments...
A brief introduction to the Polish Scouting movement during the Second World War. How does its story tie into the wider Resistance narrative? Meet the young people involved in Szare Szeregi, close friends of the characters in my novel. Their lives continue to inspire youth in Poland today, especially those, who like me, have shared in the scouting tradition.
A prelude to my novel, this story gives a glimpse into the daily reality of Poland in the first months of the Second World War. Amidst a world consumed by darkness, a quiet murmur of hope emerges.