Today I have Cynthia Pomranz in the house doing not only an interview about her new book Because of Jacqueline, but also an interesting perspective as to why the book is written in the first-person.
Why Because of Jacqueline is written in first-person from the heroine’s
perspective.
First person fiction
has been around for hundreds of years. For example, one of my all-time favorite
love stories is Jane Eyre, written in 1847 by Charlotte Bronte.
As a child, I adored The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by
Mark Twain and told through young Huck’s narrative. To Kill a Mocking
Bird, by Harper Lee and The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
round out my list of best-loved first person classics.
Books written in the
first-person are a hot commodity, and they're currently enjoying great success. The
Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy by E. L. James still holds a place on the
best-seller list. Would millions of women identified with Anastia if the books
weren't written in first person? Unlikely.
Today’s
readers want to be immediately tied to the main character. First person
allows the audience to step into the heroine’s head, forming a direct link
between her the audience. Due to the connection,
there is an inherent believability that is created through the first person
perspective. The reader senses that they are getting a direct account of the
events.
Because
of Jacqueline is written in the first
person to satisfy the reader's craving to experience emotions in the moment. Through
Jackie’s thoughts, the audience shares her hopes, dreams, and fears.
An interview with Jackie Simms, the
heroine from Because of Jacqueline.
1.
Do you have a pet? I have a Maltese mix, named Moxie. My daughters and I rescued her from a shelter
six years ago. All the other pups in the
litter were timid, but she pranced up to us and let out a bark to announce
herself. I told my girls the pup had
moxie and the name stuck. I love
her…she’s my third child!
2.
Jackie, can you tell me something interesting about you, something I might not
ever guess? I
love power tools, and I’m not afraid to use them! My best friend, Trish calls me the DIY girl.
With a little luck, I’m planning to purchase a fixer-upper and tackle the home
renovations myself.
3.
What do you avoid doing? I never like to
look at myself in the mirror naked. Does
any woman? J I’m afraid what I might see. With the perfect
undergarments (I’m a lingerie junkie) and the right outfit, I’ll take a look a
discerning look.
4.
What is the most important thing to you? Family, of course! I have twin teen daughters, Grace and Eden,
who are spending the summer with their dad. I hope the come visit before their
boarding school starts in the fall.
5.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I’d like to
have perfect posture. As a kid, I tended
to slump my shoulders whenever I felt self-conscious. Sometimes, I catch myself reverting back to
the old habit.
6. Are you a sports fan? Yes! I love to watch
the Cardinals on my big splurge, a flat screen TV. I hope to get to a game at Busch stadium this
summer. My hero, Marc, also loves the Cards, and we like to debate the team
manager’s game strategies.
7.
What is your favorite type of book to read? I love to read about American
history. I’ve always had a thing for George Washington. He was devoted to his wife, Martha, and wore
a miniature of
her around his neck suspended from a gold chain for all the years of his
marriage.
8. Do you like to cook? If so, what is your
favorite recipe? I love to cook! One of my favorite things to make is Dragon’s
Breath Chili. It’s hot and spicy, like
the love scenes in Because of Jacqueline.
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A great interview...Best of luck with your new release....
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