Please welcome Eva to Books for Company!
Thank you Eva for a great guest post. Sweetest Taboo definitely sounds like a book which explores a different sort of romantic relationship.
Dear Reader,
Let me take the opportunity to introduce you to my work and the inexplicable passion I have for writing. I began formal writing when I was thirteen years old, encouraged by my dedicated and driven middle school English teacher. At a young age, I read the book 'Flowers in the Attic' by V.C. Andrews and it intrigued me to the point of inspiration. It was not long before I began typing stories up on my DOS-operated computer. Even in my early teens, I focused on writing about female characters that found themselves in difficult situations and schemed to find a way out. My short stories shed light on my fascination with conflict and what lies beneath the surface, and people’s struggle in finding a resolution. At sixteen I wrote my first full-length novel, which was truly the beginning of my writing career.
Throughout the different stages of formative education, I have been blessed by working with intriguing teachers, professors and mentors who helped to shape my global perspectives. I have also had the unique opportunity to travel the world, studying and volunteering in challenging corners of the globe, which has nurtured and contributed to my love of writing and storytelling. Although writing skills are important, life experiences and my exposure to many different cultures has allowed me to cultivate my literary work throughout the years. Writers are not born, nor do they spring up overnight.
While writing Sweetest Taboo, I had the opportunity to explore a subject with much social and psychological significance. To delve deep into romantic encounters among unlikely partners and develop an honest but page-turning story has been rewarding. I am fascinated by the complexities of society, and the often-difficult choices presented to individuals, particularly women. Sweetest Taboo exposes the inner dialogue and emotional strategies pursued by those making difficult decisions, and it exposes the mechanisms of manipulation that become useful to characters in getting what they want, regardless of the outcome. What excites me most as a writer, and storyteller, is unearthing the drama that we rarely see, the drama that lurks beneath the surface.
My work is at its optimal level when I am able to receive and incorporate feedback from my readers. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. Also, if your book club is interested in discussing Sweetest Taboo, there are several discussion questions available to guide you. To download a PDF file of discussion questiones, please click here. Please remember, read the book in its entirety before looking at the questions. If your group would like to incorporate me into the discussion, I can be available via Internet or telephone.
Warmest regards,
Eva Márquez
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Sounds good! I love V.C. Andrews!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of Virginia Andrews books, though Flowers in the Attic still remains the book that i remember most vividly.Your novel sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteAs a young teen I read ALL the VC Andrews series, and yes, Flowers in the Attic is also my absolute FAVORITE book in the series. I'm also a fan of the Bell Jar and other 'darker' YA novels. Thanks for reading my note and here's to hoping you check out my new book :-)
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