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Taylor asked Alexandria Warwick:

Your upcoming book BELOW sounds amazing! However, I was wondering: Since the story is inspired by Inuit mythology, how did you incorporate that representation into your story? One thing I worry about is how well representation is done, so I was just hoping to learn a bit more about your process.

Alexandria Warwick Your concern is definitely valid. The mythology used in BELOW was inspired by the Inuit of Nunavut, Canada. As well, the culture was used as a basis for the indigenous peoples in the book. My research is still ongoing, and some of the sources I've found have been written from a white lens, which is something I've kept in mind when determining what information to use. I worked with someone from Iqaluit to help ensure the mythology came from the same region. When choosing a culture to base my story on, I ask myself what the heart of that culture is. The pieces that make up their identity. In the case of the Inuit, I heavily focused on their naming customs, community/family, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Since I'm not Inuit, my perspective is limited. This story is not a substitute for Inuit or indigenous voices. At the end of the day, I focus on writing flawed, relatable characters and remaining true to the story.
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✮ soph ✮ asked Alexandria Warwick:

i'm currently reading "The North Wind" and it is SO amazing - its one of the first books i've been really into! i was wondering who your favourite author(s) or book(s) are as of right now? i'd like to know what authors read :D

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Manu asked Alexandria Warwick:

hi! the publication date for the south wind still says january 1st 2024 and i was wondering if there's an updated expected publication date? i love this series so much (and this is no means trying to pressure you, if that would even be possible lol) and can't wait for the next installment!

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