Wendy asked Damian Knight:

Where did you get the idea for the character of Sam Raynor and his ability to time travel?

Damian Knight Hi Wendy, that’s a good question! Thinking back, I suppose the idea for Sam and his ability were part of my initial idea for the book. I remember hearing of the notion that time is subjective, rather than some universal absolute, which got me wondering what would happen if someone were to suffer an injury which affected the way they experience time. Over a day or two, I sketched a plan for Sam, his ability and his recruitment to the Tempus Project. In terms of Sam’s character, it made sense to have someone who was susceptible to manipulation, such as an impulsive and unconfident teenager. I’m interested in how our personalities are constantly evolving in real life, so I tried to make Sam someone who is shaped by his experiences over the course of the story.

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