Logline: The Prince of Nasales has found his true mate and happily ever after, so what's with all the intrigue about his heritage?
Inspiring Quote: "It's Cassidy's body that will pay the price of having our child." My chin juts out in a slight challenge. "He will choose, and I will support him regardless." ~ Episode 53, Undecided
What writing means to me as a woman in the industry:
As a woman, it means more to me to see characters who can communicate effectively without the burden of past trauma. And those are the kind of stories I write.
I started writing almost a decade ago because, for the longest time, I kept reading comics or novels with characters in toxic relationships. And while that showed me what to avoid in real life, I eventually wanted to read an example of what it should mean to be in a supportive and wholesome environment.
I think so many creators find it easier to give their characters tragic beginnings and that's fine too! Especially since some of these situations can be quite real. But as someone who has had the fortune of growing in a relatively safe and sane environment, it becomes more relatable and appealing for me to see characters thrown into situations where they should be capable of making better choices because they haven't been hurt.
Although it's getting better now, I still think too many webcomics or novels show anti-social behaviour between love interests.
My main characters aren't meant to be people with traumatic backstories, because I think there need to be more stories showing examples of wholesome characters without romanticising tragedy. I want to see good people get into trouble they didn't cause and come out alive. One doesn't need to be an orphan, abused or socially inept to be the main character. It's a very different feeling when you already love what you have, but you need to fight for it, rather than fighting for something you only have an idea of.
