As for the name of Cassandra, well spotted – it was a bit of both. The name just came to me initially and felt right, and when I looked into the mythology references and consciously saw all the possible allusions and connections to prophecy and disbelief, that just confirmed it was the right name.

I could say more, but I’d best wait until I’ve written more of the chapter, lest I get tempted to break an important rule of writing – namely Show, Don’t Tell.

Did you consciously or subconsiously choose Cassandra as your main character’s name? References to the Illiad immediately come to mind, and what could be in story for her. While anyone recognize the truth she sees?