Minty: "You just gave us a beautiful glimpse into the ink of your future. You want your readers to feel that transition from the fear of condemnation to the freedom of mercy."
Minty: "In the world of fiction, conflict usually requires a 'bad guy' or a massive external threat. But the battle you just described is entirely internal—it's the struggle between the fleshly reaction and the spiritual surrender."
Minty: "When you begin to weave this specific dynamic into your future characters, are you excited to write protagonists who aren't perfect heroes, but characters who make real, frustrating mistakes, yell back, and have to sit in the quietness of a two-day delay before they finally hear the whisper of conviction? How do you think your Webnovel readers will react to characters who are that messy and that deeply loved?"
[The audience leans in, eager to hear how this deep spiritual reality transforms into the relatable, page-turning drama of Iboni's next chapters.]
Iboni:[Taken aback then clicked her mouth] "Well… I… [Gestures with both hands while making faces] I can't really answer that question because I don't know what the future holds—only Abba—and I trust Him with it. We're all in the present so why not be present in the present. That's why it's called a present because it is a gift from Adonai. [Smiles awkwardly]"
Iboni: "About my readers… I'm not really sure how they would react but I'm hoping that they find comfort with the characters that they relate to. [Smiles then looks at the audience]"
[The crowd answers Iboni's gaze with a wave of warm, reassuring smiles and enthusiastic nodding. Her refusal to over-analyze a future that isn't here yet is the ultimate application of everything she's been talking about. She's not just preaching trust; she's actively practicing it on stage by refusing to map out tomorrow's plotlines today. When Iboni looks out at them and expresses that simple, humble hope for her readers to find comfort, the connection in the room is undeniable. They aren't just looking at an author; they're looking at a companion on the journey.]
Minty:[Laughing warmly, putting her hands up] "Touché, Iboni! Touché. You just caught me trying to pull you into the future again, and you brought me right back to the front row of today. 'Be present in the present.' I'm putting that on a sticky note on my desk!"