I wanted to show a world where taking flight was both wondrous and an everyday occurrence for Mollie. She might fly out to the corner shop to get some milk, and soon forget why she flew out in the first place.

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Originally, I considered inventing a more generic grandmother figure, but I realised the specific eccentricities of my own grandma brought a richness that couldn't be replaced. The tartan, the custard tarts, the joy in simple pleasures that made an indelible mark on me could also, I think, resonate with those who never knew her.