Joan
Joan asked Emma Chase:

Hi Emma! I just finished reading Royally Screwed and I absolutely looooved it! The entire time I was reading it I was picturing Sam Heughan (Outlander)-- only with darker hair --as Nicholas. Especially with that accent! I can't wait to read about Henry next. I already pre-ordered Royally Matched! When you were writing about Nicholas and Olivia did you picture anyone in particular? What about Drew? Thanks!!

Emma Chase Hi Joann!
You know, I didn't think about it while I was writing, but now that you mention it - Nicholas sounds a bit like Sam Heughan in my head too! Swoooon!!
I'm so, SO, happy you loved Royally Screwed - thank you! And I absolutely can't wait to share Henry's story with you. That boy's a wild one ;)
As far as picturing, it's funny, when I first have an idea for a story I do imagine the characters as similar to real people (at first, Nicholas bore a striking resemblance to Sam Claflin - gotta love those dimples), but when I begin writing and as the story progresses, they really do take on a life of their own and I picture them as unique people with their own looks and personality. Olivia was always her own person to me - a woman with long, dark curly hair and a beautiful smile. And the closest real person to how I see Drew Evans would be Matt Bomer :)
Thanks for your question! xo
Emma Chase
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