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Mine are not cooperating.

Specifically, Mae is not cooperating.

I've always planned her as soft spoken, reasonable, quiet, not meek, but strong and steadfast. More subtle in making her point and communicating with people.

Well... she's still strong and steadfast, but she's not quiet. She's become quite outspoken and vocal with her opinion. There's nothing more strange than losing control over a character as you're writing and having them determine their own personality. Mae will not fit the...

Mia just turned 15. She's older but no less feisty. She's also currently living with cancer.

We've decided not to treat it. She also has a heart condition, and with the advice of our vet, we're going to just do a wait-and-see. With her age and other health ailments, we don't want to put her through any major treatment. She's not in pain, and she's still a good eater. She gets a little exercise, and she's still happy, so we're just letting her live her best life--with cancer. It sounds scary,...

Yes, I took a break. A long break. It wasn't a choice; I just struggled a lot with my writing after the pandemic. I started many projects but finished none. I would get about a third of the way through, and my brain would shut down. I tried everything. Meditating, taking long walks, less caffeine, more exercise, and even drinking. lol

Nothing helped.

I also backed away from social media for a long time to protect my mental health. And I was dealing with some physical health issues. If you've...