Kurt Harding's Blog

I'm going to be honest with you: I'm an extreme plotter. Like, embarrassingly detailed. If there's a spectrum from "I just start writing and see what happens" to "I have a color-coded spreadsheet for every scene," I'm hanging out at the spreadsheet end with my storyboards and character timelines. This isn't me saying my way is the right way—plenty of brilliant authors write amazing books by following their instincts. But if you're curious about what an obsessive planning process actually...

So you want to know more about Finn? I love talking about this character. Probably because watching him evolve from reluctant college student to confident Guardian leader was one of the most satisfying character arcs I've ever written. Here are five things about Finn that show different parts of his journey through Guardian Borne : 1. His Mother Could "Talk" to Water (And That's Just the Beginning) When I was developing Beth O'Connor's character, I knew Finn's abilities had to come from...

When I started writing Guardian Borne , I had no idea it would grow into a trilogy. The first spark came from my own time at the University of Arizona. I began college at sixteen, and that experience of being young, out of place, and trying to navigate a world that felt too big for me left a lasting mark. It planted the seed for Finn O’Connor—a “normal” student who suddenly finds himself connected to something ancient and extraordinary. From the beginning, I wanted Finn to be confident, a...

Readers have asked about Jamie—the person Alex lost before A Future Undone  even begins. His death is what drove Alex to join the resistance and ultimately volunteer for the time travel mission. But who was Jamie before that devastating moment? Here's a glimpse into what they had, and what Alex was really fighting for. The ventilation system in resource distribution bunker never shut off. Its constant hum became background noise after your first week underground, but tonight Alex couldn't...