NaNoWriMo Prep Project

2021 - Day 28 - Character: Protagonist Interview

Oct. 28: - Character: Protagonist Interview ▼

You are a journalist. The story of your novel is complete. Interview your protagonist and ask the following questions:
(1) How is life for you now, compared to life prior to these events?
I was bullied as a child. Seen as part of a family who was the bain of all that went wrong in our small town., I needed to put distance between myself and that place. After facing an attack, I decided to get away. Start over in a place where no one knew of my history. Getting into NYU was my ticket.
I could study what I loved - plants and use my talents for good. The Aunts always stressed that we were to do no harm. That we were to help those around us.
But this city was too much for me.... at first. I had to learn to protect myself and dull the emotions of those around me before they overwhelmed me. That was my first test.
I learned to trust my instincts.

(2) How did the events of your story change you?
When I ran into Trace Wilder. I began to believe I could really make a difference. He used to live in our small town. He was a sweet boy. One of the few that did not ostracize me and treat me like I had the plague. The feelings I had for him were still there and so were his for me. We started seeing each other.... but there were so many things against us. I had to learn to fight. To stand up for what I wanted and not walk away like I had as a child. With Trace by my side, I felt capable of doing anything. Love truly does conquer all.