Interview With The Author - Part 2

And welcome back! In part 2 of our Q&A, Leia is here to ask some questions of me. Let’s get into it!
Hey Leia!

Hi! Wow, this is cool! 

It is! This is my first chance to write a conversation between us – it’s great!
So, what would you like to know?

Okay. The first thing I’d like to know is about my career – when did you decide to make me a vet, and why? 

Well, I’d had the idea from early on really. I liked the idea of the family owning a business and being a vet seemed the natural choice for you. You always loved animals, approaching strays outside and playing with your toys. You’re a cat lover, and of course when we bought Tiddles for you that’s when it truly hit me that a vet was really the only option for you.

Aw, I loved that little guy! And yes, I do love being a vet! Speaking of love… What made you decide on Harry for me? We broke up and got back together, why did you decide to keep me with him? 

Well I definitely considered not, to be honest. All three of you ended up with the first person we saw you date, and I did want to explore a break up – but at the same time, it seemed unnecessary to throw that kind of storyline in unless it was natural, and none of you indicated any desire for it.
There was one moment over breakfast that Harry wasn’t the kindest, but he quickly became sweet again and so I decided to keep him around. The same as your mother, there were definitely contenders for all of your hearts, and if I could go back I think I may have had at least one of you date more than one person, but it just wasn’t needed for the story.
When you broke up that was because there was really no space or time to write your relationship on top of the death of your parents, helping Josette as she grew up, and running a vet clinic. But once there was room again, I weighed up having you date again or go back to Harry, but you had developed a real relationship with him, so I didn’t want you to have to start fresh.

Well, for that I thank you. Harry and I are very happy. 

Haha, you are very welcome!

What is one thing you wish you had added to my story? Or something you want to add in the future? 

Well, the dating game was definitely something part of me wished I’d added, but I’m also glad you ended up with Harry, because he’d met your parents.
I wish I could’ve explored your friendships a little more. People don’t get to see your friends much because there’s such little time in the day for me to explore everything – so I’d like to tell everyone that you definitely have other friends and see them, but not enough to write big storylines with them.
Otherwise, I think I’ve written as much as I’d have liked to for you.

Yes, I certainly do have friends guys! Haha. So, you’re happy with what you’ve written for me and that’s great. What is your favourite part of my story? 

Well, that’s a little easier for you than your mother! My favourite part of your story is your relationship with your father. Whether its watching TV together, asking advice, or the moment he saw you when you were ready for prom – that father/daughter relationship is so special and you were also his firstborn, so it was even more powerful.
In terms of specific episodes, I’d say the episode in which you moved into your apartment. It was sad to move you from the family home – I’d moved your mother 4 times in total, I believe, but that move was the hardest to decide to do. But I wanted your story to start properly, in a new home and a new neighbourhood where you could be your own person. And the fact you and Josette moved in together was so important – you took on that responsibility after you parents died and that was important to explore.

Wow! That’s so sweet! I certainly love my father a lot. I’m almost out of time, so I just have one last question for you. What’s next for me? 

Well, that’s a big question! You’re a married woman now, with two children! You’re set up now, with a family of your own, so next?
We’ll explore you as a mother, as a sister, and as a woman. We’ll look at your work, when you return to the clinic, in more detail, and we’ll get to continue to watch you grow as a person as your family grows with you.

Well I can’t wait! Thanks for answering my questions! 

And thank you for asking them, Leia!

Next up, we’ll be talking to Mateo, and answering some of his burning questions. Don’t go away!