Bianca
asked
Joey W. Hill:
It's inevitable that if you love a series there's always a couple that as soon as they're on page all you think is "I'm so here for this". For some folks it might be Mac and Violet or Marcus and Thomas. My favorite "couple" is Marcus and Tyler! Whether they're on the page together or one is mentioned to the other, I just go bonkers for those moments! Did you plan for their funny dynamic to turn into what it is?
Joey W. Hill
Bianca, thank you for your question and reaction to Marcus and Tyler's unusual "friendship." (Snort - like either of them would call it that!) No, there was no plan for that. While side characters might have a planned role (meaning their specific reason for being there gradually makes itself known as the storyline unfolds), there's a much more organic evolution in them figuring out their fit as part of the group/community of characters, and in their relationships to each of them. So I get to be the delighted first front row audience as they work that out. I'm so glad you've enjoyed that process with Tyler and Marcus. Let me know if you have any further questions about them, or anything else!
More Answered Questions
Jason Howell
asked
Joey W. Hill:
Hi Joey. I'm asking this question of several writers, some friends, some strangers... Do you consider your writing process a "spiritual" practice? If yes, what makes it so? If no, why not? What, in your mind, either qualifies or disqualifies writing as a spiritual practice? Please feel free to either share concrete personal views on this, or approach it as a concept apart from you. Or both. Thanks.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more