Zach's+Author's+Purpose+&+POV

I think the author's purpose or moral of the story is be true to yourself and don't let what's going on around you change who you are.

Q 1. What inspired you to write this story? Q 2. Were/are there similarities between your and Kirby's personalities? Q 3. Did you base the cult side of the story on things that were happening at that time? Q 4. Were any of the characters in the book based on anyone you know? Q 5.