I Found Something That Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Gabriel

As authors, we think we know our characters inside and out. We create them, shape their personalities, write their dialogue, and control their every move. But sometimes, our characters surprise us in ways that make us question everything we thought we knew.

That's exactly what's happening to me with Gabriel right now.

The Idea That Won't Let Go

I've been sitting with this overwhelming urge to write something I've never done before: letters from Gabriel's perspective. Not scenes for a book, not character notes, but actual letters. Private thoughts he would never share with anyone. Raw, unfiltered confessions that exist completely separate from any published story.

The idea hit me while I was working on another project, and I can't shake it. It's like Gabriel is demanding to finally tell his side of the story, to reveal truths that never made it into Betrayer, The Cursed Bloodstone. And honestly? I'm both excited and terrified to find out what he has to say.

What Authors Don't Tell You About Character Development

Here's something most authors don't talk about: sometimes characters demand to be heard in ways we never planned. We might finish a book and think we're done with a character, but then they start whispering in our minds, asking us to explore parts of their story that never made it onto the page.

That's exactly what's happening with Gabriel. He's been quiet since I finished Betrayer, but lately, he's been louder than ever. And what he wants to share isn't pretty or polished. It's the raw truth about his choices, his regrets, and the weight he carries.

The Character You Think You Know

If you've read Betrayer, you know Gabriel as the complex anti-hero who walks the line between protector and predator. He's calculating, dangerous, and carries secrets that could destroy everyone around him. On the surface, he appears to be exactly what everyone expects him to be.

But these letters will reveal the internal struggle that never made it onto the page. They'll show the weight of his choices, the reasons behind his actions, and the humanity he tries so hard to hide. I'm not even sure what he's going to confess yet, but I have a feeling it's going to change how I see him completely.

Why Hidden Character Work Matters

As writers, we often create far more content than we ever publish. We write scenes that get cut, develop character histories that barely get mentioned, and explore emotional depths that only influence how we write a character's dialogue or actions.

This "hidden work" is what makes characters feel real. It's the foundation that supports everything readers see on the surface. Gabriel's letters are a perfect example of this. They explain motivations that readers can sense but never fully understand.

The Power of Character Confessions

There's something powerful about reading a character's private thoughts. It's like finding someone's diary or reading their personal letters. You get to see past the mask they wear for the world and understand who they really are underneath.

Gabriel's letters will be exactly that. They'll strip away the facade and reveal the man behind the reputation. They'll show his regrets, his fears, and the moments that shaped him into the character readers know. The question is: am I ready to discover what he's been hiding from me all this time?

What This Means for Readers

For those who haven't met Gabriel yet, these letters will give you insight into one of fiction's most complex anti-heroes. Betrayer, The Cursed Bloodstone is available for free on Kindle Unlimited, or $2.99 for the ebook. There's also an audio version for those who prefer listening.

It's a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy where nothing is quite what it seems, and Gabriel is at the heart of it all.

For those who have already read Betrayer, these letters will give you new insight into Gabriel's character. They'll help you understand moments in the book that might have confused you and reveal motivations that were only hinted at in the original story. But I'll be discovering these truths right alongside you.

Coming Soon: Gabriel's Confessions

I've decided to write these letters and share them with readers. Over the coming weeks, I'll be writing Gabriel's private confessions, starting with whatever he decides to tell me first.

These won't be deleted scenes or bonus content. They'll be intimate glimpses into the mind of a character who has been keeping secrets from all of us, including his creator.

If you want to read Gabriel's letters as I write and release them, make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter. Trust me, you'll want to know Gabriel before you read what he's finally ready to confess.

Because something tells me what he reveals is going to change everything I thought I knew about him.