I published a historical fiction book about Rani Lakshmibai at 12 years old

I’ve always loved history, especially stories about powerful women who don’t get talked about enough. That’s what inspired me to write The Last Stand of a Queen, a historical fiction book based on Rani Lakshmibai.

One of the biggest challenges was balancing research with storytelling because I wanted the book to feel emotional and engaging, not just educational.

Self-publishing at a young age has honestly taught me a lot about writing, patience, and how much work goes into bringing a story to life.

I’d love to hear from other indie authors here. What was the hardest part of publishing your first book?