I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

The combination felt fresh and poignant, but I wonder what inspired this particular intersection. Was it based on personal experience or a desire to challenge genre boundaries?

There were moments that hit close to home, especially around feeling different or misunderstood. How did the author craft such authentic internal conflicts?

The setting felt both specific and unsettling, raising questions about how much of it was planned versus evolved during writing. I'd love to know more about the creation process.