Can you tell us a bit about how those influences emerge in the novel?

For those who missed the launch, she has written up her responses to the discussion questions. One of the initial sparks for writing this novel was reading fiction by other local authors. Are you at all similar to your protagonists? Surya is the rebellious party girl; Anjani is gentle, studious and generally curious about the world.
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Jutta:
I am an adult but I obviously see my mother.
(2 September 2016)

Jutta:
When I am with my mother I have to see this woman sometimes.
(2 September 2016)

Belva:
How do most girls hit on guys?
(2 September 2016)

Belva:
What are some common things girls do when they're hitting on a guy?
(2 September 2016)

Torrie:
I think I'm in love with my therapist and I think he likes me back? should I tell him via email?
(2 September 2016)

Torrie:
I;ve been going to a pschologist lately to help understand myself better, im a female(23) and my therapist is a male (46), my therapist is a little taller than me and has beautiful green eyes and dark brown hair.
(2 September 2016)

Virgie:
Boyfriend doesn't want sex?
(2 September 2016)

Virgie:
Could it be he's had a previous bad experience?
(2 September 2016)

Virgie:
And I've seen him naked several times and he doesn't care.
(2 September 2016)

Virgie:
I love him and want to respect him but it's very annoying.
(2 September 2016)