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Author Q&A: On Writing Twin Roses

Q: Your book uses a fluid POV style that some readers have called “cinematic.” Why did you choose this approach?

A: I wrote Twin Roses the way I see it in my mind—like a film unfolding on the page. The story demanded a cinematic third-person style, one where the lens shifts fluidly between characters in a scene, the way a camera glides across faces and details. Instead of rigid, standardized POV breaks, the narrative immerses you directly into the moment—into Camellia’s precision, Maris’s vulnerability, Alex’s longing—whenever the tension is sharpest.

This style isn’t conventional, and I didn’t want it to be. Twin Roses is about obsession, power, and intimacy, and the storytelling itself reflects those themes. For some readers, the effect is disorienting at first—but once they sink into it, they often say it feels like they’re watching the story rather than just reading it. That’s exactly the experience I wanted to create.

Q: So, is this “head-hopping”?

A: Not at all. Head-hopping is unintentional POV shifting that breaks immersion. What I use is intentional cinematic perspective—a deliberate choice to heighten intensity and give the story a film-like immediacy. It’s about control, rhythm, and mood.

Q: Who do you think this style is for?

A: Readers who want something immersive, sensual, and unconventional. If you love stories that read like a movie reel in your head—with tension, atmosphere, and intimacy at the forefront—this book is for you."}}}]}

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