And so it begins…

Over twenty-five years ago, I began writing a book that would take seven years to complete. When it was finished, it sat untouched, gathering dust for nearly two decades. Life moved on, as it does, until a series of devastating losses left me questioning my purpose and the meaning of life. It was a dark time for me. I was lost. But a friend reached out and told me: "You need to write again. Everything you have bottled up inside—get it out. Relieve yourself of the weight."

I followed his advice, and what happened next was nothing short of transformative. That second book breathed life back into the first, reviving not just my creative spirit but my will to live. Writing became a compulsion—as other writers often say, I had to write because I couldn’t not write. It was no longer just a creative outlet; it was a lifeline. Writing saved me.

I am Javier De Lucia, and writing is my connection to meaning. It’s the thread that ties together my experiences and helps me make sense of the world. Chapelle Dorée Publishing is the manifestation of that connection—a vision of how I can contribute to the world through literature and by supporting others who feel the same pull toward storytelling.

My first novel, The Wake of Expectations, will be published later this year, followed soon by its sequel, A Pleasant Fiction. These books are more than stories; they are testaments to my experiences and the lessons life has taught me. Through them, I’ve attempted to capture not only my personal truth, but emotional truths that we all share.

Chapelle Dorée began as my journey toward self-publishing, but it has already become much more. In my own stories, I see gaps that need to be filled and perspectives that can broaden their relevance. I also see the authenticity of the singular experience—how a narrative resonates deeply when it is genuine. You don’t need to manufacture commonality for a story to matter. When a story is true, it resonates because, at some level, the human experience is always universal. The details are window dressing; it’s the emotional core that connects us.

My work—and the mission of Chapelle Dorée—is about fostering those connections and embracing the emotional truths that bind us together. I hope you will join me on this journey. Whether my stories inspire or simply entertain, I’m grateful to share this experience with you. Together, we can explore the power of storytelling and the ways it can illuminate, heal, and unite.

Welcome to Chapelle Dorée Publishing—let’s enjoy the ride.

Javier

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