Haigan (pronounced Hī-gän) is one of my two favorite characters in this book. She started out with the usual motivations ... stature in society, a title, some girl power. But the more I wrote her the more complex she became. And, admittedly, it has been her chapters that I’ve enjoyed writing the most. Her significance in … Continue reading Chapter 4: The Voice in Our Heads
Charlotte
Chapter 1: The Writing
I have been told that I am the worst reader in the world. Why? Because I have this habit of reading the last two pages of a book first. Yes, I am aware that it gives away the punchline. No, it doesn’t ruin it for me. It all started with James Clavell. The year was … Continue reading Chapter 1: The Writing
