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Question of the week: Why did you switch from third person to first?

September 27, 2015 / by JaimeLee / 2 Comments

I wasn’t technically asked that question this week, but a recent Goodreads Review of Elora of Stone did broach the subject, so I thought this was a great time to explain why I switched from third person narrative to first.

Confession: I had to defend this decision to my publisher because switching from third person to first is not something that’s done. I also had to hash it out with my editor, because, again, I was breaking a rule.

Elora of Stone, children's fantasy

So, Elora of Stone is primarily written in third person narrative, present tense. The only time it switches to first person, is when the twins are separated.

Elora of Stone

I used this as sort of a creative device to allow me to show how Ariana and Asher were feeling when they were on their own.

Interestingly enough, not a single child has mentioned any problem with this unconventional style, so I continue to stand by my decision ๐Ÿ™‚

Did you have a problem with this break in the norm while reading Elora of Stone?

Filed Under: Elora of Stone, Question of the week Tagged With: Canadian children's books, Elora of Stone, fairytale, Jaime Lee Mann, Legend of Rhyme

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  1. Myrthe says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Hello!

    I think I might be the reviewer who said that, but with your explication it actually makes sense. I kind of forgot that kids don’t care about these things, so I will update my review!

    Reply
    • JaimeLee says

      October 20, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Hi Myrthe! I can’t believe you actually took the time to read this post and to comment on it. I appreciate that more than you can know. I’m happy that my explanation made sense, but I would never ask someone to change a review. Every single one I receive helps to make me a better writer. Thank you for reading my books and my blog! I’m trying hard to churn out an amazing Book 4 ๐Ÿ™‚

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