Author Anne Marie St. Clair: March 2019

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Author Rant

Am I the only person who prefers books written in third person? I am disappointed in the number of books written in first person lately.

I feel like I miss so much of reality when the entire story is told from one perspective. For me, the beauty of books over movies is the depth of thought and character that can be built into books. With first person narratives, it is always a one-dimensional view, the view of the character's voice. With multiple first person voices, a more nuanced and vibrant world can be created, but just as in real life, the edges don't always match up, and as a reader, I find myself wondering about the reality that exists between the readers viewpoints.

Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, I get it. But mostly, it feels less than. Even books written from multiple first person perspectives usually leave me feeling meh.

How about you? Do you prefer first person perspective when you read? Or do you prefer third person perspective?

I wonder if it is a generational thing? Any and all replies welcome!

Monday, March 25, 2019

How to find readers?

I got a message last night from a friend who read my second novel. Here it is:

"I just finished your 2nd book. You are very talented. Your stories make me happy. I shared your info with friends and you are getting very good reviews from them. Can't wait to start the next book."

It made me very happy, as my main objective with writing and publishing my stories is to make people happy, to bring a little light into their lives.

My challenge is reaching my potential audience. Does anyone have any tips on how to reach people and entice them to read your books?