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21 | Rosy by Nivi

Client: sulkytae

Interviewer: Nyxprimroseaspen

First off, congratulations again on your win for the Sapphire Stories Awards under the category teen fiction/young adult! How does it feel to see "Her Purpose" gaining recognition and resonating with so many readers?

Thank you so much! Truthfully, it's really emotional for me to see Her Purpose getting this kind of recognition. I wrote it when I was between 12 and 14, and now, at 26 with two beautiful boys, my life has changed so much since then. When I first started publishing it on Wattpad, I wasn't sure if it would resonate with readers. Seeing how it has connected with people makes me incredibly happy. Writing Her Purpose was a vulnerable experience, especially with the intense and frightening themes woven into the story, and I was definitely nervous about how it would be received. But looking back, I'm so glad I wrote it and shared it with others.

Wow, thank you for sharing that with us! It's incredibly inspiring to hear how Her Purpose has not only impacted readers but has also been such a personal and emotional journey for you.Elizabeth is such a courageous and determined character. How did her character come to life for you? Was she inspired by anyone or anything in particular?

Thank you so much—that truly means a lot. Elizabeth's character has been close to my heart since the beginning, and her journey was actually inspired by some deeply personal experiences. While I was writing Her Purpose, I found out that my biological dad had cancer. He's a survivor, thankfully, but that kind of news really makes you face those "what if" possibilities. Around that same time, I started noticing people becoming organ donors, in movies, shows, and even in real life, and I remember thinking that it was one of the most selfless, incredible things a person could do. That idea stuck with me, and even now, I still believe it's one of the most powerful legacies someone can leave behind. I think a lot of that sentiment found its way into Elizabeth—her courage, her drive to make a difference. She's a mix of people I admire and the strength I've wanted to find in myself, and writing her story was an emotional journey that I hope resonates with others too.

Elizabeth's courage and selflessness really shine through in the story, and it's clear how much of your own strength and admiration for others made its way into her character.Elizabeth's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring. What do you think was her greatest strength—and perhaps her biggest flaw—as she faced her illness?

Thank you—that means so much to hear. Elizabeth's journey is definitely close to my heart, and I'm glad her courage and selflessness come through in the story. I think her greatest strength was her resilience and her fierce sense of purpose. Even as she faced her illness, she was determined to make an impact and find meaning in what she was going through, eventually realising that becoming an organ donor could be her way of leaving something good behind.

At the same time, her biggest flaw was her tendency to push people away. She believed that handling things on her own made her stronger, even if it left her feeling isolated. But through her journey, she finally allowed herself to accept help and let others in, which took as much courage as any other part of her story. It's that balance of independence and vulnerability that made her journey both heartbreaking and, I hope, inspiring.

That was such a beautiful insight. It's touching to see how Elizabeth's resilience and vulnerability both play such significant roles in her story. The story is centered on a profound question: "How do you leave a mark on a world you're about to leave behind?" What inspired you to tackle this theme of legacy and purpose?