![]() ![]() Genderqueer is probably the best descriptor. Wang: To me, Sebastian is someone who identifies with different modes of gender expression and is comfortable alternating between both masculine and feminine. What does this say about his gender identity? Orsini: By the end of the story, Prince Sebastian seems to still be splitting his time between dresses and menswear. ![]() I still wish I had three books worth of time to flesh it out but I hope the end result is something that resonates with readers, especially parents. I didn’t have three books worth of time to develop the King’s feelings toward his kid so I had to think very carefully about how to present it in a way that felt in-character but also positive. I wanted the ending to be hopeful but still make sense to the characters. Wang: I rewrote the ending with Sebastian’s father several times. Orsini: What was the hardest scene to write, and why? ![]() I did a lot of research for context but kept the final product flexible. ![]() Frances makes clothes that feel fresh and new and I wanted them to defy the silhouettes and conventions of the time. But I also tried not to be too strict about accuracy because I wanted the book to feel fairytale-like and contemporary. Wang: I spent a lot of time on Pinterest which is a pretty good resource for historical costumes. Orsini: How much research went into the gorgeous fashion depicted in the book? ![]()
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