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From Maui to Big Bear

  • Writer: Carl Powell
    Carl Powell
  • Jun 5
  • 1 min read

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, sociopathic mother, while using my books as a vehicle for healing.

 
 
 

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