littleM
littleM asked Penelope Douglas:

I know some characters take on a life of their own as you're writing. Have any of yours deviated from the plan you'd set for them and were you surprised by the direction? Do you go with it, or force them back on to track?

Penelope Douglas I think the only time characters surprised me were Jared/Tate in Falling Away. I didn't plan for that to go down, but when it just felt natural and authentic, I went with it. It seemed like Jared's path, so I indulged it.

Otherwise, that's never happened, I don't think. I'm a pretty big outliner and planner, so no real surprises. Kind of boring, I know.
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