Before I started writing Shifting Destiny, I never realized how much my own characters could surprise me. I don't know how any other writers feel about it, since I haven't sat down to speak to many fiction authors, but the characters seem to take on a mind of their own as my fingers fly across the keyboard.

Shifting Loyalties is surprising me even more! When I finished put the final period on the draft of chapter three, I was shocked by Andrew's actions, Jeremy's vulnerability, and Aurelia's no nonsense approach to everything.

While I have a general idea of how the overall plot will unfold, it's fascinating to see how the characters make it come to life with each word typed and conversation had among them.