A reader who admitted they found my stories quite moving, recently asked me if I got emotional myself when writing my stories. Oh heavens but yes, I do so much!
In a story I think there are a number of ‘crescendo’ moments or emotional peaks/troughs where there is an intensity to the actions and plot, the feelings of the characters that as an author I really hope connects deeply and moves the reader. Whilst the reader finds these scenes coming on them unexpectedly for the most part, I, as the author have known they are coming for so long. There are a number of key moments in any of my stories that I have known from the beginning are going to be heart-rending, perhaps joyfully uplifting, or deeply sorrowful.
I will have lived those moments over and over again in my mind and whilst one might think that could dull the impact of them when I actually come to put the words on the page, it is completely the opposite. I find myself barely able to see the screen through my tears, my heart is racing or breaking, and sometimes I am just so overcome that I have to step back and take a break. Occasionally, when I have finished writing a highly emotionally-laden scene, I have to go and lie down and just sob. OK, some of you might see this as evidence that I am truly crazy (which in my defence has never been conclusively medically proven . . . yet) or that I am an overly emotional sap, but I fully believe that if the story hasn’t moved the author to that extent, then one would have to question if the scene or the story will significantly impact the eventual reader.
There are certain scenes in each of my books which particularly have had that effect, possibly four or five in each story. I am always fascinated as to which points in the story or which moments deeply affect anyone who reads my books. Perhaps they might not be the same ones that left me a sobbing gibbering wreck, who knows? Anyway, if you can identify with what I’m saying in any way, please do feel free to drop me a line (‘Contact Jenny’) and tell me what scene from any of my stories might have affected you.
Or you can slowly back away from my madness trying not to make any sudden movements that might set this crazy Irish girl off. Your choice!
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The very real emotions I experience from your characters in your books can only come from the heart and soul of you as the author. It is very evident to me that such feelings emanating from the personage of your stories could only exist and be transferred to the heart of the reader ONLY if you, the author, experienced the same. I applaud your skill and your imagination in being able to accomplish this.
I love all your writings and anxiously await your next novel.
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I just finished “No Half Measures”, I could not put it down. When Nacola lost her mum I cried like a baby. Her mum reminded me so much of my grand mother. I truly loved the book. As I was sitting reading the last couple of chapters I was so afraid that something was going to happen to Jon. I’m glad you ended like you did. Thank you
Sarah Walters
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Awesome writing! Hard to put down, or break away.
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Engaging, riveting, a story that you want to see thru to the end and not leave questions unanswered. To see what the ending could be, good or bad.
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Hi Jenny, I have just read BREAKING COVER for the tenth time. It is easily the best story of its kind I have ever read. Being a crossdresser myself this story is perfect, please please write a follow up story with the same characters progressing. Best wishes. Sandra x
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Having recently finished “No Half Measures” feeling that there could be more from this author, I did a short search and lo and behold, there you are. I thought your first book was the best I have read in years. I especially like that you had more than one person do the editing. So many of the books I read from Amazon seem to have no editing at all. Also, the research you do about places your characters visit or are located seems to be very detailed, and I appreciate that.
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