Thought I would grab a minute to check in. :)
Things have been busy and I have managed to write all of 3 pages–all of which I have already decided I’m going to have to delete. But that’s okay, it helped get my head straightened out. I’m working on something a little different–women’s fiction and I needed that false start to get focused. Anyone else do that? I have also used the time not writing to work through how I am going to write it. One big question I have is whether to do it 3rd or 1st POV. I’m going to stick with just one POV, but close 3rd or 1st??? I just can’t decide.
I’ve read a number of one POV books written in just the heroine’s POV lately. It is really interesting to see how this changes the impact of the book. Two of them were historicals. One–Jackie Ivie’s Lady of the Knight I didn’t even notice it was just the heroine’s POV until someone else pointed it out. The other two sticking with just the heroine gives the books a definite chick lit feel–even the other historical.
I am reading a book right now written in both 1st person and 3rd person. It works. (not the book showing as currently reading–I finished that one, but don’t want to mess with changing the image right now.)
I never really realized how much the choice of POV changes the impact of the book and gives it a whole different flavor. Now I am fascinated by it.
What do you all think for women’s fiction–what POV choice do you prefer?
On other news I have gone to around seven or eight book stores on my trip to sign stock. Signing stock is a blast, but it is funny how you (as the author) react to how many books they have on hand. Book store A. has 10 books–you think “Well, they aren’t selling any.” Book store B. has 3 books–you think “Well, they didn’t order many.” then you hit the store with just 1– “That can’t be good.” I haven’t gone to a new “book” store that didn’t have at least one copy. When I do there’s no telling how my sick mind will twist it.
But really, everyone has been great and signing stock is definitely a perk of this career. I love meeting the people who work at the stores and not a single person has been anything but welcoming. They actually thank you for taking the time to stop and sign. Wow!
Till next time!
Lori
It sounds like you’re having a blast! What fun.
About the POV, I’m one of those that likes both the h and H’s pov.
by Teresa June 15th, 2005 at 6:18 pmI do too, but not always. You know what used to drive me up a tree? Multiple points of view in a romance. You know the books where they cut to a secondary character’s story–usually another romance? I always felt cheated. If there is going to be another POV I want it to still revolve around the story surrounding the H/H.
by Lori June 18th, 2005 at 9:22 pmI don’t know if that would still bug me as much or not. The more you write the more you lose focus on what you really like and dislike - or is that just me? :)
Lori
One of my favorite Barbara Metzger books has a dog’s POV added in at the end of every chapter.
by Kate R June 19th, 2005 at 2:50 pmI love ‘barnstorming’ bookstores to sign stock. It’s even more fun to go back in a couple months and discovering that the books have sold!
by Mary Stella June 19th, 2005 at 8:12 pm