After publishing my three-novella series "Chronicles of Kenji," I experienced an unexpected emptiness that I later identified as creative grief – the mourning process that follows the completion of a significant creative project. 

• Creative grief is a normal part of the artistic process, not just a block
• Every creative project has its own season, including the grieving period
• Exploring different creative mediums can provide alternative outlets while recovering
• Time eventually allows healing and readiness to begin new projects
• The process of making art reflects life itself with its emotional highs and lows