Florence Keogh asked Katharine McGee:

I just finished reading American Royals #1 and was wondering which character's point of view was harder to write? Can't wait for the second book!

Katharine McGee The characters are all incredibly fun to write, because their voices are so different, but Sam and Nina usually need the most revisions. When I’m building a scene, I have to ask myself a few key questions—what the main character wants, what obstacles are in her way, and what she’s willing to do to achieve her goals. For Beatrice and Daphne, this is always clear. (Daphne’s chapters practically write themselves! What does she want? Prince Jefferson. What is she willing to do to win him? *Anything*)

Nina, however, is often confused about what she wants, and Sam tends to get in her own way (she’s her own greatest obstacle!) Their chapters can be slower to take shape, because their motivations are tricky to keep track of. That said, they both have really fun storylines in Majesty… with more forbidden love and a few surprises!

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