When I began writing my debut queer fiction novel, The Ticket to Freedom, I never imagined how deeply the journey would reshape me as both a storyteller and a person. What started as a quiet idea — a young man navigating identity, culture, and the search for belonging — slowly grew into a powerful coming-of-age story centered on love, self-discovery, and what it truly means to be free.

Launching this author website marks the next chapter in that journey. And I’m grateful you’re here.

This space is for readers who enjoy stories that sit at the crossroads of queer identity, immigrant experience, and emotional transformation. Whether you’re a fan of LGBTQ+ novels, African diaspora fiction, or character-driven drama, you’ll find a home here.

On this blog, you can expect:

Behind-the-scenes insights

How The Ticket to Freedom was shaped — and how the sequel is unfolding — including drafts, character notes, cultural research, and the emotional truths that inspired the story.

Thoughts on identity and belonging

Themes of silence, family, queerness, and courage run through the book, and here I’ll explore how these themes show up in real life for many in the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities.

 Updates on my next book

Exclusive teasers, early excerpts, release updates, and writing reflections from the world of Book Two.

Reflections from the heart

My personal journey as a debut author, the creative process, and what it means to write stories that honor both where we come from and who we’re becoming.

Writing this novel taught me something profound:

Freedom isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision you make every day — to choose yourself, your truth, and your future.

Through David’s journey — from Lagos to Chicago, from silence to selfhood — I discovered my own voice as a writer. And now I’m excited to build a space where readers can connect with the story, the world, and with me.

Whether you found me through queer fiction communities, immigrant storytelling circles, or simply stumbled on this page while searching for your next LGBTQ+ novel to read — welcome. This site is your doorway into the world behind The Ticket to Freedom and everything that comes after.

The journey is just beginning.

Thank you for being part of it.

— The Luu

Queer Fiction & Immigrant Stories | Author of The Ticket to Freedom