From Maui to Big Bear: Writing My Second Novel with New Characters and Deeper Themes I talk about writing my second novel, which contrasts the hot settings of my first book with cold environments like Big Bear, where I grew up. I discuss bringing back Anna and Kimo from Maui—characters unfamiliar with snow—and introducing a new antagonistic family. I explore how I'm delving into one character's childhood trauma, including reactive attachment disorder and a narcissistic, socio