At just five years old, Lady Megan Maame Adoma Amoah had already drafted the first three pages of a storybook — an early hint of the literary journey ahead.
Five years later, the now ten-year-old has expanded on that childhood idea to publish her debut novel, Twin Trouble – Lost in Paris.
The 127-page book follows the humorous and adventurous summer escapade of 13-year-old twin sisters, Caryn and Camilla, during a family trip to Paris.
While navigating the City of Light, the girls not only discover hidden corners of the French capital but also unearth new dimensions of their identities — as individuals, not just twins.
The book explores themes of sisterhood, grief and healing, identity, cultural contrast and empathy, and growth.
“I used just 10 days to complete the book,” Megan said with a proud smile.
“It was during mid-term break, so I had a lot of time. I would find a quiet spot in the house and just write.
The ideas flowed so easily — it was really fun.”
Megan credits her parents for nurturing her creative spark.
“They helped a lot,” she said, adding, “They believed in what I was doing.”
When asked about her favourite part of the book, Megan pointed to a scene at the Eiffel Tower, where the twins' unique bond — the kind often described as twin intuition — is dramatically tested.
“One of the twins gets into trouble, and the other senses it and comes to help.
I love that moment,” she shared.
Despite their shared DNA, Megan was intentional about giving her characters distinct personalities.
“Caryn loves math and science; she’s focused and tries to stay out of trouble.
Camilla, on the other hand, is artistic and a little more mischievous,” she explained.
“They’re different, but they really love each other. Their bond is special — they just get each other.”
Writing Chapter 6 proved the toughest. “I felt like the plot wasn’t deep enough,” Megan admitted.
“It was hard to make it work, but eventually I figured it out, and it became one of the strongest parts of the story.”
Like many writers, she encountered moments of creative block.
Her strategy? “I would take a break, think things through, and eventually the ideas would come.”
At its heart, Megan says, the book is about the importance of family.
“Caryn and Camilla’s dad passed away, and that made them really sad. But they had each other and their mum.
The story reminds us how important it is to have people who love and support you — especially family.”
The novel concludes with the twins returning to their home in England.
But Megan hints that more adventures are on the horizon.
“Will they travel to another country next?
That’s a secret,” she said with a grin.
Now basking in the pride of becoming a published author at such a young age, Megan hopes her journey inspires others.
“Even my teacher is thinking about writing now,” she revealed. “I get to do what I love, and it’s fun.
Not many children my age can say they’ve written a book.”
In addition to reading and writing, Megan enjoys playing the piano and solving math problems.
