Interview - Jane E Hill
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Jane E Hill has written the first of her ‘alternative ending’ books entitled, So Here I Stand.
"Originally born in North London, Jane escaped an unhappy childhood using her writing. Through adult life, ingenuous to most, the pen was never far from her hand. With annotations scrawled in restricted notebooks, her passion for writing was kept alive. Unable to publish any of her work during a troublesome and violent first marriage, she held on to these notebooks. Now happily married again and residing in Kent, her efforts are offered in this first publication".
[RG] Hi Jane. So, firstly, could you tell us a little bit more about the alternative-ending concept in your book, please.
The idea for the alternative ending developed due to the reoccurring question I continuously asked myself, ‘Why is it upon arrival at the end of a film or book the conclusion is never one you would select necessarily by choice?’ The ending to a book or film with a single conclusion is normally one, which is expected.
The alternative ending is a unique idea, for the first time the reader can complete the beginning, and middle sections of the story and once arriving upon the conclusion is faced with the opportunity to decide the fate of the characters for himself. Drawing upon the end of many books, (as I am sure many readers have) I have on countless occasions felt the overwhelming disappointment when the outcome was not one, which was expected. How many readers have read a book and thought to themselves: ‘I could write an unrivalled climax surpassing that one?’ The odds become greatly compromised with a choice of two endings. The probability the reader will enjoy at least one of the two endings is at best 50%.
[RG] Your book is self published. Can you tell me a little bit about the process you went through to get your work on the shelves.
Self-publishing ‘So, Here I Stand’ was a long and tedious process. Originally handwritten, the manuscript was in need of typing before the publishers would even consider looking at it. Once they were in receipt of the typed document, I was informed it was in the incorrect format. Upon alterations the manuscript was revised a number of times and returned. I signed off each and every part of the process to agree the final adjustments. The additional entry into Waterstones was also a time consuming process. The information relating to my book was sent through a data site and this updates all the online bookstores and some associated bookstore information sites. The information regarding my book has been despatched and has only been received by certain online stores but not others as yet. I am informed this can take up to 30 business days.
The cover was also a lengthy process. Sifting through hundreds of stockpile photographs until I could find a satisfactory selection of combined images to connect the cover to my storyline. The cover is my first port of contact between the reader and myself as the Author and is vitally important. The cover also has to represent the story and has to be significant to the content contained within. Fortunately, after some hours spent searching I discovered the images you now see on the cover of my book.
[RG] What are your writing habits? Are you a morning scribbler or a night owl?
Everyday from morning to afternoon I can be found writing. Intellectual conversation can arouse a spontaneous urge to scribble at any time of the day or night and an unorthodox need to write.
[RG] What are you working on at the moment? Do you have any more alternative ending books in the pipeline?
‘So, Here I Stand’ stems into two sequels and I am working on both of these storylines concurrently. Due to the complexity of these books and the fact these books both again have ‘alternative-endings’ it is inevitable they are written simultaneously.
The basis of these sequels is
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…. So you have read the bulk of ‘a’ book and arrived at the end.
The beginning was encouraging and built to a suspenseful focal point leading towards a dramatic climax.
Upon approach you suspect whether the Author is going to present you with the proverbial happy conclusion or a tearjerker?
The synopsis is based around a story surrounding a child who is abused and brutally beaten for years by her Mother.
Her Mother then becomes terminally ill due to a hereditary disease and a transplant is imperative.
The only person suitable as a donor is her only daughter.
Should the book inevitably end with the child psychologically damaged but fulfilled with the fact she has saved her Mother’s life by donating her organ to leave the reader feeling self-satisfied and of course this is the ending society would expect?
Or, should the book end with the daughter murdering her Mother by way of revenge for the years she spent suffering violence at the hands of her Mother and some readers will feel some compassion for the victim?
Or, would the reader prefer the opportunity to choose from ‘both’ endings because he has the choice of reading a happy and a sad ending provided by the Author?
Which of the endings would the reader consider the more realistic not the more appropriate?
JANE.E.HILL
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…. So you have read the bulk of ‘a’ book and arrived at the end.
The beginning was encouraging and built to a suspenseful focal point leading towards a dramatic climax.
Upon approach you suspect whether the Author is going to present you with the proverbial happy conclusion or a tearjerker?
The synopsis for example,(but not an actual book I am myself working on) is based around a story surrounding a child who is abused and brutally beaten for years by her Mother.
Her Mother then becomes terminally ill due to a hereditary disease and a transplant is imperative.
The only person suitable as a donor is her only daughter.
Should the book inevitably end with the child psychologically damaged but fulfilled with the fact she has saved her Mother’s life by donating her organ to leave the reader feeling self-satisfied and of course this is the ending society would expect?
Or, should the book end with the daughter murdering her Mother by way of revenge for the years she spent suffering violence at the hands of her Mother and some readers will feel some compassion for the victim?
Or, would the reader prefer the opportunity to choose from ‘both’ endings because he has the choice of reading a happy and a sad ending provided by the Author?
Which of the endings would the reader consider the more realistic not the more appropriate?
JANE.E.HILL
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Congratulations on an entertaining and spellbinding read.
Both unique and a fresh idea
‘So, Here I Stand’ by Jane.E.Hill is creative and imaginative.
Above average detail provided throughout the book enables the reader with the ability to place himself within the story.
Supplying the choice of two endings was a pleasant surprise at the conclusion.
DARRYL
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Congratulations on an entertaining and spellbinding read.
Both unique and a fresh idea
‘So, Here I Stand’ by Jane.E.Hill is creative and imaginative.
Above average detail provided throughout the book enables the reader with the ability to place himself within the story.
Supplying the choice of two endings was a pleasant surprise at the conclusion.
DARRYL
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I just want to make a point of saying....
I think some viewers are under a slight misconception?
'Vanity publishing' is when a publisher publishers an Authors work (as few a books as they choose to publish) for the most money they can gain from the act without warning the Author.
There are many articles and books relating to Vanity Publishing for information.
I am not a publisher I am an Author who does ALL her own marketing, press releases, emails, etc. As I am sure many Authors do.
I only had my manuscript published through a publisher which is why it is self-published and this is something an individual pays for.
I appreciate any comments regarding my work, but please do not be too judgemental of the extract of the book if you have not read the entire story.
JANE.E.HILL
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I just want to make a point of saying....
I think some viewers are under a slight misconception?
'Vanity publishing' is when a publisher publishers an Authors work (as few a books as they choose to publish) for the most money they can gain from the act without warning the Author.
There are many articles and books relating to Vanity Publishing for information.
I am not a publisher I am an Author who does ALL her own marketing, press releases, emails, etc. As I am sure many Authors do.
I only had my manuscript published through a publisher which is why it is self-published and this is something an individual pays for.
I appreciate any comments regarding my work, but please do not be too judgemental of the extract of the book if you have not read the entire story.
JANE.E.HILL
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Compliments to the Author on a book well written.
It is very seldom that I read a book that gives me the detail that I require to visualise a situation.
I was amazed and dumbfounded that such a new Author has given me such details when established Authors have not in the past.
Her first book, ‘So, Here I Stand by Jane E. Hill was a gripping and most eventful read.
I look forward to her latest works.
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Originally born in North London, I escaped an unhappy childhood using my writing. Through adult life, ingenuous to most the pen was never far from my hand. With annotations scrawled in restricted notebooks, my passion for writing was kept alive. Unable to publish any of my work during a troublesome and violent first marriage, I retained these notebooks. Now happily married again and residing in Kent, my efforts are offered in this first publication. Sequels are in progress.
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What if the Conclusion to a Book Lay in Your Hands
Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ever reached into that luggage bag on the plane or that briefcase on the train and pulled out the novel thinking...I wish I could decide the grand finale for myself?
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I have published such a book where the reader has been given the opportunity to choose from an ALTERNATIVE ENDING.
My publication of 'So, Here I Stand' has just been released into Waterstones in Gower Street London and is available online.
The book itself has the choice of two endings and from these two endings stems two sequels. The sequels also have two endings in each. The reader has the chance to select either sequel to create their own series of a suspense thriller, because they are not limited by the sequel they choose. The subplot continues irrelevant to the choice of sequel.
I am hoping to infuse a new spark into reading that book on the way to work again!
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I am a new self-published Author attempting to introduce a fresh idea to the writing world. My first offering 'So, Here I Stand' gives the reader an opportunity to select the grand finale from the choice of 2 endings. This stems into 2 sequels which again have 2 endings in each. It is irrelevant which sequel is chosen as the storyline continues in both books.
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HI EVERYONE,
IS EVERYONE HAPPY AND CONTENT WITH BOOKS WITH ONE END?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THE CONCLUSION TO A BOOK LAY IN YOUR HANDS?
WHAT IF THE FATE OF THE CHARACTERS WERE UP TO YOU?
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE A CHOICE IN THE DECISION AT THE THE END OF A BOOK?
SEND ME YOUR THOUGHTS.
JANE.E.HILL
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Please feel free to contact me either by email, through my blog or my website, my book groups or my press releases or whereever you can locate me with your comments and thoughts. I am very interested to hear your feedback. I will reply to everyone. You can also email if you would like to just send a friend request!
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Welcome to my Blog! I am a newly published Author and hope to bring a much needed injection of excitement Ever reached into that luggage bag on the plane or that briefcase on the train and pulled out the novel thinking...I wish I could decide the grand finale for myself? Bored with the same assigned solitary ending in every book? Wouldn't YOU like a choice? Wouldn't YOU like to choose what happens to the character in the end? My new book, the first of many allows you to do just so. Visit my website.I have published such a book where the reader has been given the opportunity to choose from an ALTERNATIVE ENDING.
My publication of 'So, Here I Stand' has just been released into Waterstones in Gower Street London and is available online.
The book itself has the choice of two endings and from these two endings stems two sequels. The sequels also have two endings in each. The reader has the chance to select either sequel to create their own series of a suspense thriller, because they are not limited by the sequel they choose. The subplot continues irrelevant to the choice of sequel.
I am hoping to infuse a new spark into reading that book on the way to work again!
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