Q&A With the Author

I get asked a lot of questions about Fatebound, writing, and how the Veil came to be. So I thought I’d gather a few of my favorites and answer them here.

Where did the idea for Fatebound come from?

The idea for Fatebound had been in my brain for many years, since middle school. The world was my escape when I needed some brain time. I decided to write the books when I had downtime in January 2025

Is Mia based on anyone you know?

Not directly. But she carries pieces of real experiences.

Her stubbornness. Her need to prove herself. Her fear of not being enough.

Those are very human traits. I think a lot of us have been Mia at some point.

Did you always know how the story would end?

I knew the emotional ending before I knew the plot ending.

I knew what Mia needed to understand about herself. The events that lead her there evolved through writing, rewriting, and occasionally staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m.

Who was the hardest character to write?

By far Garrett, he was the guy who is distant in a caring way. Supporting Mia and showing her the worth she had without making him creepy and uncomfortable to be around.

Are you a plotter or a pantser?

100% a panster! Who needs to plot anyway??? Ewwwww!

I outline in my brain kind of and then I allow chaos anyway. Characters tend to reveal things I didn’t plan. I’ve learned not to fight that too hard.

What’s your writing routine?

One Word: Messy

Some days it’s structured. Some days it’s late-night drafting with too much caffeine. The only rule I try to follow is this: keep going. Momentum matters more than perfection. I don't claim to be a good writer, I am a good storyteller. That's why I have editors!

What do you hope readers take away from Fatebound?

That identity isn’t something assigned to you.

It’s something you claim.

And that destiny isn’t about control; it’s about choice.

xx - Graham