I don't write a whole lot about one person that exists in reality; it's usually characteristics of different people that I combine into a character. I tend to think through and try and make characters behave in a natural way. I follow the character and think about what they would do, what decisions they would make.

I always think that's neat, when you can hear a story told from different points of view, different perspectives.

I've tried to be open to what's going on and paying close attention, not letting things that inspire me to pass me by.

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