Every book has a story behind the story.

With The Inheritance, that story includes questions about faith, truth, courage, and what it means to follow the path set before you—even when you don't have all the answers.

I recently had the opportunity to talk about The Inheritance in an interview with Peter Okonkwo Literature. We talked about the inspiration behind the book, the themes woven into the story, and what I hope readers—especially young readers, families, and those who enjoy clean fantasy—will take away from it.

The Inheritance is a standalone fantasy with a deeper purpose beneath its adventure. While it takes readers into another world, at its heart is a story about seeking truth and discovering that sometimes the answers we need aren't the ones we expected to find.

I’m always grateful for opportunities to talk about the stories behind my books, because writing a novel is only part of the journey. Once a book reaches readers, it becomes part of their journey, too.

If you’d like to learn more about The Inheritance, what inspired me to write it, and some of the thoughts behind the story, you can read the full interview here:

[Read the interview: Donna Sundblad on The Inheritance]

Thank you to Peter Okonkwo Literature for inviting me to share a little about this book and the journey behind it. I hope you'll stop by and take a look!