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5th —
          Khaleesi wasn’t even supposed to exist. But adding her brought a deeper emotional layer to the story. Through her, I was able to show how children experience everything too—even when people overlook it.
          
          6th —
          At first, none of the characters were meant to grow. They were just supposed to exist in their situations. But as I kept writing, I realized they all deserved evolution—and that became more important than the original plan.
          
          7th —
          I also had to change Jamouri’s path. After heartbreak, I originally had him moving reckless, using distractions to cope. But that felt empty. So I stopped it. I didn’t want him to find peace in temporary situations—I wanted him to face himself.
          
          8th —
          More than anything, this book taught me that change is necessary. Writing Jamouri, especially through therapy, made me reflect on myself. I realized that avoiding things doesn’t mean you’re healed. As the characters grew, I was growing too.

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In honor of Head Over Hills being completed, I wanted to share a few things about how this story was originally supposed to go.
          
          1st —
          The book was originally meant to be a simple poly relationship—mutual agreements, smooth dynamics, and a lot of intimacy. But I realized quickly that it would become repetitive and lack emotional depth, so I shifted the focus into something more real and layered.
          
          2nd —
          Raina was never supposed to be a baby mother, or even a source of conflict. Her and Jamouri were meant to be healthy. But as I kept writing, I gave her more complexity—and she became one of the strongest forces in the story.
          
          3rd —
          Judah was originally just comedic relief. He wasn’t supposed to be emotionally aware or impactful. But over time, I realized how important it was to show real brotherhood, so he became someone with depth, loyalty, and his own voice.
          
          4th —
          Jamouri wasn’t supposed to survive. The shooting scene was meant to be the end of his story. But I realized the story wasn’t about losing him—it was about changing him. So instead of death, I chose growth.