✔ Run Baby Run ✖ punk hood au

Ask The Author - The Answers

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whitenoisehood: JS saying we need a sequel - I don't plan on writing a sequel. Bonus chapters I'm not opposed to :)

livvygabrielle_: What gave you the idea to do a Calum fanfic with this plot? - Bad boy Calum intrigues me. I've always wanted to write a Punk AU and I developed the plot so I could write about punk Cal. 

calumstoothbrush: When you were writing the book did it make you cry? - When I wrote the chapter of Ashton's funeral. Trying to describe the scene and imagining it in my head was the hardest thing for me to do. Ashton, even though I've never met him, seems like a sweetheart. It heartbreaking to imagine a world without him in it.

TotalxNonsense: I don't have any questions but I wanted to say a few things... - Thank you, from every part of my heart. I am at an awe to know that you see my stories as some kind of inspiration for you to start writing. It's definitely therapy for me. Thank you for reading my story and your extremely kind words! 

5_saucy_sos: Are you working on Michael's Melody Next? - Yes, I am. In addition to writing my other stories. I get so excited that I writing multiple stories at once even though I should concentrate on just one haha

cant-think-right: What happened to Michael, and where did he go? - He took his mom and fled to the U.S. He went into hiding to get away from Fiora and his men. 

musicforever17: Will you write a sequel? When will you update First Daughter? - No sequels, but I'm not opposed to writing bonus chapters! :) As for First Daughter, I'm not sure. Maybe soon? I have two chapters already written but I want to fully develop the idea chapter by chapter before I fully delve into it.

smilecth_: What was the favorite part of the book that you wrote? - Definitely the last 5 or so chapters. Starting when Gwen finds out about Dara's origins, Gwen finding out about Calum's heart, her getting kidnapped, all down to her Graduation ceremony.

donutcal: How'd you think of the plot? Do you have any methods you use when you write? - I wanted to write a story about Punk Calum. Then I wondered about closed adoptions-- how kids don't ever know their real parents. Then from there I thought about people who don't ever get to know their organ donors. And I kinda just developed the plot from there. I was also listening to a lot of "We The Kings" at the time lol. As for methods in writing, I always develop characters and plot lines with such detail. Even if I don't reveal everything about a character in a story, I always write an in-depth analysis of my main characters so I know exactly how they will react to certain situation. I also like writing chapter by chapter details to stay organized -- so I know how one chapter will flow into the next. 

lukeismyjoy: Did the story come out as you wanted? Did you organize the plot before writing the book or did you just write what came in your mind at that moment? - Yes it did and yes, I did organize the plot before writing the book. I think I wrote the first two or three chapters with a plot that was about 60% developed. But after that, I sat down and came up with a chapter by chapter analysis, which is what I always do when writing a story. I write down everything that happens in each chapter so that way from chapter to chapter, everything flows well. 

Lucas_has_a_penguin: Are you planning to write any new fanfics soon? - Not "new-new" fanfics. I still have unfinished ones that I wanna finish, and one that I've posted a plot for but never posted a chapter for, yet.

shutupharold: Are you gonna write another Calum fanfic? - "First Daughter"... :) And thank you so much for your nice words.

tiathetommotomlinson: Can you please write a Luke fic? - I actually have a mini-series in the works at the moment. I definitely won't be posting it until I have the entire series written out. It will be about 5 chapters from the point of view of each of the boys and each of their plot lines will intersect. 

Calumisflawless3: Will you write a Michael book? - I have a story called "Michael's Melody" that you might enjoy. 

rainbowzaynmalik: Why do you always choose your main character girls as thin actresses all the time? Why not a realistic, relatable girl? - I actually choose actresses/singers that are of Filipino/Filipino-American descent to represent my female protagonist-- they just happen to be thin. Also, I believe that there are far more important traits to relate with than a person's size. When a character is courageous, shy, awkward, determined, or kind, that's when I feel more related to a character. And I tend to choose Filipino actresses because as a Filipino, I understand their heritage. And I also know that there aren't very many "mainstream" stories (on Wattpad or in the media in general) that represent the Filipino culture. Everyone seems to be fair skinned, blonde, or light eyes. Or the Asian character is always uncool, timid, or in the background and I want to change that. 

ammabluepenguin: Does Gwen go back to Australia? What happened to Luke's parents? More importantly, what happens to Michael - Gwen eventually does go back to Australia for vacations and to visit the Hemmings. Luke's family, like any family, will grieve the loss of their son, but will fight through the pain. As for Michael, after fleeing to The U.S., he finds a way to live in America permanently. His mother would eventually move back to Australia. 

Sanne5sos: What was your favorite chapter to write from Run Baby Run? - The last 5ish chapters. Starting when Gwen finds out about Dara's origins. The story really picks up from there and it was so much fun to write!

MJPadua: Does the characters relate to some people in your life - Definitely. Gwen and I are so much alike, it's insane. We're both soft spoken, shy, but determined to change the world. Charlie's spunky attitude is similar to an older cousin of mine who is crazy and out going.

elusiveclifford: Do you think one of these characters affected your point of view in any way on things in general? Or you felt like you related to them or felt for them in anyway? Can you write a spin off on Ashton and Charlie? - Well, Gwen and I are a lot alike. I based her character off of me. We're both soft spoken, shy at times, but we both just want to change the world. This story basically runs on the ideals of not judging a book by its cover which I think is crazy important. OOOO!!! An Ashton and Charlie spin-off? I'm intrigued by the idea! Maybe a short spin-off story?

michaelsbitchxo: Why did my baby Luke have to die? Are they gonna have a baby? Can Michael marry me? Is Evan still beefing with Calum? Please a sequel? - I planned on Luke getting killed from the beginning, sorry! When you're dealing with drug lords, not everyone gets to live. I would imagine Gwen and Calum having kids :) And no, Evan is still not beefing with Calum haha. No sequels, but bonus chapters are a possibility. 

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