Emmy

Emmy asked M.L. Rio:

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M.L. Rio In this book as, I think, in life, there isn't one open-and-shut explanation for why people do what they do. Our impulse to find an "origin story" for every character which neatly explains or justifies their actions goes against my experience of human beings, so I tend to craft characters who are more believably ambiguous. As for Richard's motives, they're there, if not exactly floating on the surface (pun intended). I would encourage you to think about demographics and patterns of socialization which have shaped his conception of himself and how he reacts to any event which doesn't conform to or support that narrative.

I realize this is an annoying answer, but it's also the most honest one.

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Elle Dunne

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Where did you get your inspiration for all the characters? Did you start with an archetype and go from there, or did you start with the character and modified them to fit with the archetype as you went? :)

Robin C

Robin C asked M.L. Rio:

Hello! I just wanted to say I just finished your book & I absolutely adored it! It left me sobbing when I finished it (in a good way). I have two quick questions for you: Do you have a favorite & least favorite character in IWWV, & was the plot in the first draft for IWWV a lot different than the current story (different characters, setting, events, etc.)? Have a lovely day :)

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