Red Dirt Heart Imago

The rugged Australian backdrop adds so much character to the story. I'm curious whether the author has personal ties to this landscape or if it was purely fictional.

The characters' journeys felt real and heartfelt, which made the relationship really resonate. Was that a deliberate focus during writing?

With a shorter length, I wondered how the author decided what to include or leave out. Did the format help keep the story tight or pose challenges in storytelling?