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 mold, and it's making for some very interesting writing. 

She's not afraid to speak her mind honestly. She curses like she doesn't care, and, really, she doesn't. lol She just doesn't care about what people think about her. She's a free spirit who was raised by a single mom. She is creative and colorful, and she feels very strongly about women using their voices. I think I'm in love with her. :) 

I hope you all like her, too.