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Kristina

Kristina asked Jamie Ford:

i really don't know how to frame my question... so I'll just tell you that I just finished reading Love and Other Consolation Prices, and WOW! It's hard to find such a book now days that is so enthralling!!! You did a wonderful job capturing the essence of each character. I guess I want to know how you made them come so alive?

Jamie Ford Aw, thanks Kristina. Much appreciated! I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I'm not sure how to answer, exactly. I tend to keep my characters fairly simple, but with a moral compass, or at least a direction for each of them. My theory (highly unproven) is that buy keeping the characters simple, yet familiar, the reader will complete the circuit in their imagination...and they come to life.

Some authors (who are brilliant) describe their characters in fine detail, which for me, keeps them distant. I try to do the opposite.

Thanks again!

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In my English class at school, we read this book and for some reason couldn't come to an agreement on how to pronounce Keikos name. Is it Kay-co, Key-co, or were we entirely off?

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As someone who's new to publishing, with limited funds, I had to publish my book Sandhya and Arambh, on Amazon kindle self publishing store. So how important is the role of marketing in today's age to reach your readers. As I have faith in my work and that is why I went ahead with the decision to publish it after years of deliberation. Also I would love to hear from you on your secret to write a good book?

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As a new author who has self-published, I've been told that a great way to get reviews is through book bloggers. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks.

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