FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
I have gotten some questions on these that I forgot to explain. My friend also helped me come up with these questions . She read it and asked basic questions.
What happened if the necklace blocked out certain voices?
Well what happened is it fell off anywhere you want to put it. I like to leave the imagination upto many people.
What was the point of Emma?
Emma was supposed to be like the guardian. She knew she had to protect A.J. from seeing the rangers at any given moment and usually sisters are closer.
Why does Dayu protect her and care for her when she could have treated Emily horribly?
I wanted to show Dayu's caring side.
How was it possible for Emily to hear Jayden and the others?
Because Emily isn't really gone. She deosn't remember them but deep down she has a special connection with them. I was even thinking about it before I wrote this of who would leave everyone frantically searching then I got to Emily and everyone would be a mess. Like if it was jayden Kevin would step up, Mike would try to make his move on Emily to comfort her, Emily would be depressed, Mia not so much affected. But Emily left a big impact on everyone.
Why is Emily still bubbly and smiley during her captivity and after it, even with her memory gone?
You don't need memories to make you who you are. You have a personality that can't be changed by force by someone else. Dayu forgot that. You know, A wise lady told me "Your personality gives a deffenition to your name. Your name and friends don't define you.". That was basically the first 2 sentences. She said a lot to go with it.
Why did everyone lie about her name?
Well if you think about it, her name was her past. Calling her Emily may be dangerous and she may get her memories back. Plus I wanted to do a code for her name. She didn't know it and the rangers got there before the real name was revealed. The code was A-Always J-Juvenile. So A.J.
Why did Emily believe Emma as a sister (because she appeared out of no where) and that her parents are people who look nothing identical like eyes, claws, etc?
Well Emily believed Emma because she believes her 'parents'were magical. She never really got the idea of genetics and everything yet. She just believed that 'family isn't about blood, or looks. It's about who loves you' and her mother she thought loved her. She didn't have to or want to question it.
How did Lance become her boyfriend?
While Emily was unconscious, the last thing that was said was that Dayu was going to make her get over her crush on Jayden so Lance came into the picture and abused her to threaten her. Dayu wanted Emily to suffer with her thinking she caused all of this. I wanted Emily and Dayu have a special bond that made Emily think she can trust her more and that Dayu wouldn't hurt her.
Do you ever wish to rewrite this or regret certain chapters?
I personally believe that if you love the idea stick with it till the end. That's why I plan on finishing every story I write. Do regret a few sentences or words because I don't get the feelings I wanted to really, I don't know, get? I do regret the whole crib thing because I wanted it to seem like she was cared for but didn't get a chance to give it a symbolisim. I wanted the crib to symbolize like caring, love, but also wanted it to mean prison, trapped, etc. at the exact same time.
What would you do if you were in her situation?
I would probably have been fooled by everything up until the point where Emily was being mixed up. I would try and make a chart (I love to way out my opinions) to see how many times my 'family' lied to me. Then I would act from there.
What inspired you to write this?
Well I was actually listening to some music dedicated to kids who went missing at a young age. I wanted to do that to Emily because, as said before, she would leave a big impact on the team. So I was actually thinking of the songs and thought what would happen if these kids were hidden in plain sight, like going to school, living a normal life, without knowing their real identity. So I played around with the idea and a new story was born. The birth certificate says "The Wonderful World Of A.J. Born at: 3/8/2013. Creator: BaybieBlue" (I don't have a birth certificate but yea…)
So based on your answer, If you had a wish for the children of the world what would you wish for?
*crosses legs and sighs* Well probably to end Hunger everywhere and stop kidnappings along with returning the kids that were kidnapped, or and suffered a terrible fate, to be reunited with their families like nothing even happened. I think being kidnapped is the worst thing that can happen because there is the possibility not leaving alive. That is why I write so many books around child snatching to raise awareness.
If you could make a sequel, or prequel what would you do and a summary?
Well for a sequel I would definitely do maybe Emily gets something in the mail and it is a picture of a baby born named "Emily_" from Dayu. When she goes and visits the child she notices something about the child. Something dark. Then the child goes missing and Emily has nightmares. Emily then sees it in the mirror and everywhere as a full grown child, toddler, etc. For a prequel it would be maybe a one shot of the family memories, or Xandred planning the event of Emily.
Do you have any tips for the readers/writers?
Yes, aim for the stars. The only thing impossible is impossibility itself. Write whatever you want and don't be afraid to be discouraged. My book, Controlled, I didn't expect to be popular but it ended up happening. Write till your heart is full. Don't hold back. My teachers all have different opinions and argue. My music teacher/friends say I should sing. My Art teacher/friends say I should be an artist. My English teacher/Friends say I should write. My teachers say I should do anything. I chose writing no matter what. Do what works for you!
Anyway you can help others?
I will help anyone who needs it. I am a Beta Reader and I am willing to co write a book with anyone who wants me to. I will accept request to proofread a story anytime. I do have my standards though. I can't read certain shows but just because I prefer another show doesn't mean I may not watch your show. PM me and we will work things out.