Jackie: Liwa and Noel could be anyone, that’s why I was able to take pieces of myself and put them into the character. I used all of that to create this psychological thriller. About five to six months went into this research, thank God for the internet! There are so many stories available of women who kill. I spoke to the police about stats and the ongoing crimes that women specifically are prone to get into. I also went into correctional services facilities to speak to women who are incarcerated and different families of those who are. I used the criminal justice system to get into documents and reports. Jackie: Research, research, research! There’s no one in my family who’s been incarcerated or killed someone so I had to go find those people. Glamour: What went into crafting the story of Liwa and Noel? She understands her sexuality and expresses what she wants, and I wish I was more like that in terms of my sexuality. I enjoyed writing about Liwa, she’s strong, bold and takes charge of who she is. I could see my life through hers and use her voice to emulate my thoughts. Liwa was that person I could live through vicariously. I felt there was so much of me I could share in terms of personality and different sexual desires I’d want to experience. Jackie: Yes! I always find a personality trait that I can use for a character so I’m more aware of the character and maybe just an alter ego.
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