S.F.’s Comments (group member since Oct 04, 2016)

S.F.’s comments from the Thicker Than Water Q&A group.

Jane wrote: "There is also one thing I noticed was only mentioned brief. Kyran's name change from Ben to Kyran. Why that specific name? Will it play a bigger role later on? Or did Kyran (or Hadrian) decide that..."

Kyran actually has a very significant meaning: the name Hadrian means 'the dark one'. Kyran actually means, 'little dark one'. It's why I chose that name. But, in some cultures, Kyran (if pronounced a little differently) can mean, 'a single ray of light'. I wanted Kyran as the name because fit so perfectly. He becomes Hadrian's son, so Hadrian names him to mimic his own, but Kyran is also the 'ray of light' who can destroy the darkness that is Hadrian. But I think also, on some level, Hadrian wanted a different name to separate Kyran from who he was as Ben, to make him a 'different' person, not related to the Adams.

Monica wrote: "I also agree with Jane, the third book was definitely more mature, but I liked that. The whole situation and war is coming to a head and were bound to be darker elements that had to make their way ..."

I struggled with that torture scene. I didn't want to make it too intense, cause writing those sorts if scenes are very difficult, but at the same time I didn't want to make it too light either, seeing as Skyler was in a very dark and disturbed place when he was dealing with Kyran. I wanted it to be the sort of scene that is horrifying but you can't help but keep on reading.

Monica wrote: "Their life forces aren't joined for life right? Just a short period of time? I think I remember that is what Kyran said in the case of him and Hadrian. I could be wrong or misunderstood."

No, you're right. Their life force is only joined for a short period of time. If they recover the half-bleed, the joined life force will end.

Jane wrote: "Hello there! :)
First of all, I really enjoyed the thrid book. The story is absolutely fantastic.
I noticed that this book is a lot more mature than the other two, as well as violent. I don't mind..."

Hi Jane! Thank you for joining the Q&A. You are right; the story did indeed get darker than the previous two. With the story progression, it's inevitable that darker themes will be introduced. Yes, the fourth book will have some dark elements.

Monica wrote: "I am glad to hear that the worst has past! I have to work today and tomorrow so I will be around to ask questions and chat as often as I can! I always look forward to chatting with the author herse..."

Thank you, Monica. I look forward to talking to my readers :)
Basically yes, Kyran has the ability to drain life. What he did at the end to Aaron was a half-bleed; so he's taken the legacy of Water from him but he pulled back before he fully drained Aaron's life. The result is that both are left practically dying. Their life force is joined to one another. If one dies, so does the other. Both are left weakened and even if they are rescued, there is no guarantee that both will recover from the half bleed.

Monica wrote: "Oh no!!! We can wait no big deal! It's important you take care of family things first! I have to come up with some good questions anyways! ;) I shall say a prayer for you and your family!"

You are so sweet. It's okay, the worst has passed. Everything is okay now. :) Ask away! Lol! I'm looking forward to chatting with you all.

Hi Monica. I had a bit of a family crisis so I completely forgot about it :(
But we'll start the Q&A from now! Lol!
I'll extend it until tomorrow.

Hi Monica. I had a bit of a family crisis so I completely forgot about it :(
But we'll start the Q&A from now! Lol!
I'll extend it until tomorrow.

The Q&A will start on Friday 7th of October, and last for one day. We will discuss the book, the characters, any aspect of th book you like. We will also briefly talk about the next, and final, book of the series.

Hope to chat to all of you then!