Writing has surprised me.
Once I had Susan’s story in mind, the words came easily. What I wasn’t prepared for were the unexpected twists and turns. When Susan was stopped outside her apartment door by a neighbor who lived across the hall, I not only didn’t know he lived there, but I was surprised to find out he was her best friend! I didn’t intend to write him into the story, but he has been one of my favorite characters, and I can’t imagine the books without him. Where did he come from?
Sometimes I’ll write a scene and several chapters later another event happens that perfectly ties in with the previous event. It wasn’t predetermined, and I have to sit and giggle for a few minutes. Characters show up and things happen that take me completely by surprise. I had no idea writing was like this and would be so entertaining.
Every day I can’t wait to start writing again so I can find out what happens next.
Breezy Books 
For these reasons, I love writing! The twists and turns your characters take. The way things just seem to happen without us doing anything. I love it all. That’s what keeps me writing. One day I will be published, well here’s hoping anyway. Glad to see you have the same experiences happen to you!
From what I’ve read of your writing so far, Jackie, there is no doubt in my mind that you will be published one day – for sure. … The twists and turns still tickle me. I had my last book pretty well planned out, but Susan took it in directions I never intended because she couldn’t keep her nose out of the murder next door. 🙂
thank you Maddie! Appreciate the kind words. Yes, I love it when a character goes off on their own! 🙂