Answering Some Questions About Me and My Writing Process

2. What was the writing process like when together with this book, was it a smooth process or some setbacks in getting information?

The writing process for this book was definitely not a straight path—it’s been a long and winding journey, to be honest. It all began back in 2004, after I watched this fascinating documentary that claimed Cuba might actually be sitting on the Lost City of Atlantis. That idea absolutely lit a fire in my imagination. I was captivated by the mystery, the history, the possibilities—everything about it. I started outlining, dreaming, scribbling notes… but then life, as it often does, stepped in.

At that point, I was still finding my voice as a writer, and my first published novel, Redemption Songs, just took over. It had something urgent to say, and I knew I had to let that story come through first. Then in 2020, I felt ready to return to the Atlantis idea, but again, something else intervened—Friendship Estate began to take shape, and it became clear that it needed my full attention. So once more, this project was set aside.

Now, looking back, I realize those delays were actually a gift. The time and space allowed the story to mature—both on the page and in my own mind. I’ve grown as a writer, and the world has changed too, giving new relevance and resonance to the themes I wanted to explore. So while it was a process full of starts, stops, and unexpected detours, I truly believe the book I’ve written now is far stronger and deeper than anything I could have created in 2004. It’s proof to me that some stories need to wait for the right moment. And this was it. Nothing before its time.
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"Beyond Paradise: The Untold Stories of Caribbean Literary Voices

Lynda R. Edwards
My name is Lynda R. Edwards, and I try to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean literature that often remains overshadowed by tourist brochures and postcard imagery.
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