Equality Through the Queen, Jinda, and the Former King
My first novel falls under the LGBTQ+ fiction genre, and the value I hold most dearly is equality—especially in terms of gender and the diversity of humanity. I want my writing to reflect equality in a natural and believable way. Although the story is set in a fictional ancient kingdom, I don’t write with a naive lens that ignores the physical realities between genders.
The protagonists of my story are women. I never wanted to portray them as unrealistically strong or physically limitless. In real life, women do face physical challenges that differ from those of men. When placed in a historical context—one far from modern comfort—these limitations become even more apparent. So how can we still talk about equality?
For me, equality does not mean making everyone the same. It means recognizing each other’s nature, respecting both similarities and differences, and never using one’s physical or social advantage to harm others. If you're bigger, you shouldn't bully someone smaller. If you're wealthier or hold more power, you shouldn’t belittle or exploit. Those actions are never worthy of respect.
In the world I’ve built, everyone respects one another without forgetting the nature of life itself. No one forgets their duty, nor assumes they’ll live forever in power. Authority, privilege, and comfort are all good things—if we know how to use and preserve them responsibly. My story is built around governance that aims for peace, sustainability, and coexistence. The leaders in my novel aren’t perfect; they, too, must learn, stumble, and face misguided groups during times of change.
Symbols of Learning, Sacrifice, and Foresight
The Queen in my story represents a ruler who governs based on what is right—aiming for sustainability and equality. She is not simply someone granted power by birthright; she is someone who uses that opportunity with full effort, laying down foundations with care and acting with intention. She doesn’t sit idly in her chambers; she understands the world and chooses to engage with it head-on.
Jinda—another key character—is the embodiment of a new generation that chooses to understand the world, not to force it to change for her, but to learn how change can last. She understands both policy and people. Her sacrifices are not made because she’s a heroine; they’re made because she sees that giving up comfort does not strip her of her humanity.
Jinda does not demand power, even though she is the daughter of a wealthy and influential governor. She never uses her resources to climb the ladder of authority. She isn’t lazy—far from it. She simply chooses not to do something just because she can, especially if it would cause greater harm in the long term. She learns from the past and believes one doesn't have to make mistakes personally in order to understand them.
The former king (Anantavaraman) represents true opportunity. He does not wield his power to command submission. Instead, he carefully lays the groundwork for change. One example is when he tells his daughter at age 14 that she will be appointed Crown Princess. This early declaration allows her time to prepare and to build trust. At age 18, he formally names her heir and opens space for thoughtful debate—welcoming feedback from the royal court and the people.
They discuss how the kingdom would respond to having its first female ruler. More importantly, they ask how the Crown Princess herself would prove her readiness. The king doesn’t wait long. When his daughter turns 22, he abdicates the throne, allowing her to rise as Queen and carry on the mission. In that moment, she is no longer “the successor,” but a true leader in her own right—driven, wise, and devoted to her people.
👑 The Crown Princess
“If not the daughter of a royal line,
Could I truly claim this queenly role as mine?”
As the first reigning queen of her kingdom,
Isarawadee carries the weight of countless expectations—
and on some days, that weight grows heavier than anyone could ever see.
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