368: Intention, Agency, and Choice: How to Write Three-Dimensional Characters — Interview with Veronica G. Henry

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Veronica G. Henry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Veronica was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has been a bit of a rolling stone ever since. Her work has appeared in various online publications. She is a graduate of the Viable Paradise Workshop and a member of SFWA (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She now writes from North Carolina, where she eschews rollerballs for fountain pens and fine paper. Other untreated addictions include chocolate and cupcakes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we’ll be talking about her debut novel (which I am reading and LOVING)</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Bacchanal</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Veronica and I discuss:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Her literary influences and how they each blur the line between real and fantasy.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why she included the downsides to her protagonist having an amazing ability.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What scenes were difficult for her to write and how she powered through.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, her #1 tip for writers.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more info and show notes: <a href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-368-veronica-g-henry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.diymfa.com/368</a></span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p>