Now when I hear critique it can sting but I am always thinking about how I can use it to make my story stronger.[HWM's Note: Probably one of the hardest things to do is to take out scenes...This was one of Daphne's favorite scenes...and it was cut from the book!]HWM: What has been the biggest surprise of your writing career?Daphne: How amazing and supportive the kidlit world is!