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Throughout Fallen Through, I refer to the colour “green” somewhat often throughout the manuscript, most often with Tyler and other characters that are pure and good. This colour is only referred to a handful of times throughout Fallen Through, and reflects the character’s current status as to whether they are our hero or not. For…

This is an unusual device that I’ve implemented into Fallen Through, but nonetheless, I hope that it’s portrayed that by the novel’s conclusion—Della is an unreliable narrator. We learn rather deep into the novel that Tyler’s poor treatment of her actually began before he started falling into drug addiction. We can chalk it up to…

Eyes are one of the most prominent symbols demonstrated throughout Fallen Through. Our “good” character’s eyes are full of colour; they are bright, bold and beautiful. There’s so much electricity and life in my character’s eyes, and if there is a contrast to that, then my intention is to display that they are not/they are…

I have incorporated bucket loads of foreshadowing into Fallen Through, and I will be mentioning specific instances—not all–in this new series. I will also do my best to go in chronological order and adhere to the timeline of the novel, but if this doesn’t end up being the case, then here’s my apology in advance!…

In Chapter Two, I allude to Tyler’s Heart Condition and it is sporadically mentioned throughout Fallen Through. I hope, as a reader, you are inclined to believe that if one of the main protagonists are to die, that it would be Tyler and that it is due to his pre-existing heart condition where he stresses…

Let’s refer back to the Musical Pairing series and I can say with 100 percent certainty that I alluded to several songs either by name or lyrics when writing Fallen Through. As already discussed, Last Kiss was the main inspiration and song that is repeatedly referenced to throughout my novel, but there were single references…

Towards the end of the novel, chapter 31 if I’m not mistaken, Della mentions that she’s staying in room 907. This is a direct reference to July 9th, which is the most important day in the novel and sacred to Tyler and Della’s relationship. They both believed that this was the most perfect day in…

Fallen Through is based on a true story, and as such, every name has been changed… Except for two—my dad’s, Allan, and my grandmother’s, Joy. They are two of the most important people in my life, and were a part of this very beautiful story. But I couldn’t find it in me to change their…

Sorry for the absence, folks! I was in Japan for the past three weeks and couldn’t post last week due to limited internet. Though, here’s a mini Easter Egg to satiate you! During the novel, Tyler mentions having missed 23 calls from his mother. Della comments that this was an oddly specific number to mention—however,…

Everything Left Unsaid by Jessica Davidson is my favourite novel I’ve ever read (aside from mine of course!). I discovered this novel at the end of 2012 after borrowing it from the Mitcham library. I’ve re-read it probably a hundred times since then and although the novel had a tragic tone, I was hooked on…