In this video, I share the deeply personal reason why I wrote The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella. Growing up, I never saw a fairytale about a boy who loved another boy. There were no stories that reflected my dreams, my heart, or my reality. This book is my way of filling that gap—telling a love story that faces societal prejudice and celebrates the courage to be true to yourself.In The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella, love must rise above social expectations and family obligations. The first step in this journey is owning your love, even in the face of intense pressure. For those living under higher social expectations, the choice is often between authenticity and obligation—a choice I explore through this story.This is Part One of my author’s journey. Watch Chapters One to Three from The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella on my YouTube channel and join me as I share the heart behind this LGBTQ+ fairytale.Watch Chapters 1–3:Chapter One:Chapter Two:Chapter Three:The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella, LGBTQ fairytale, queer love story, LGBTQ books, representation matters, own your love, stay true to yourself, gay love story, book inspiration, why I wrote this book, love is love, fairytale for everyone, LGBTQ authors, overcoming prejudice, representation in books, queer representation, gay fairytale, Asian LGBTQ story, love and authenticity, higher social pressure love story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authenticitystudio.substack.com

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