Every great story has its heroes and villains. But what happens when those labels aren’t so clear? In Saboteur, things aren’t black and white. Characters don’t fit neatly into the “good” or “bad” boxes. They’re complicated, unpredictable, and full of surprises—just like real life. Let’s first discuss heroes. We expect them to be brave, strong, […]
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Trust is a bit tricky, aye? We all want to believe the people in our lives, but sometimes, it’s so hard to know who to believe. Trust is a big deal in Saboteur, with life-and-death situations faced by characters who must decide whom they can rely on. Spoiler: It’s mostly not who they think. Think
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Have you ever thought about deception, and why do people use it? It’s something I think about a lot, especially when I was writing Saboteur. Sometimes, deception isn’t just about telling huge lies. It’s about hiding things, twisting the truth, or making something look different than it really is. In Saboteur, deception is a big
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Why is it that shadows have this kind of amazing effect on us? I have been thinking about this question a lot, and when I wrote Saboteur, I was questioning this more. Shadows are a common feature in nature, insect wings being a notable example. Regardless of the method used, they are always at a
What makes a villain an actual villain? Indeed, this bothers me a lot whenever I am writing. Saboteur was the book I was thinking of when I decided to become a writer. I was determined to develop an image of a villain as a positive character that was not simply evil for the sake of
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