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Naomi, on the other hand, was one of my first fantasy characters, written when I was 13 or 14--almost a decade ago. She evolved over time and became much more respectable and mature, just as I did the same.

Having her head chopped off for a scene like this felt like crossing a line, but I did it anyway. To be Naomi is to suffer regardless--anyone named Naomi in my stories usually has a hard time.