"Every book has an Act Three, a
turning point when something happens that means nothing can ever be the same
again.”
Penny Vincenzi
(April 1939)
Fun Facts about:
Vincenzi came to the novel via long-form
journalism and journalism via a smart secretarial school that was the only
established route into magazines for an ambitious girl who at age nine produced
her own type-written magazine in triplet copies and sold them at school for two
pence.
In Vincenzi's fictional worlds, death
and grief serve as turning points, an act three as she describes it, when
nothing can ever be the same.
In a list of the top-selling British
authors of the past decade, compiled by Nielsen BookScan, in which crime and
women's and children's fiction dominated, Vincenzi outsold Charles Dickens,
Jackie Collins and A.A. Milne.
Wow, I'm not familiar with her at all, but she is obviously well-know. What she says about Act Three is so true to a good story. Thanks for introducing me to her, Carmen!
ReplyDeleteI read a couple of books written by her and I enjoyed them. Not the paranormal type, however they are worth reading.
DeleteThanks for checking my post today, Mae!
I tried to comment last night on my phone, but the phone often won't let me. Anyway, what a great post, Carmen. I had not heard of her. Such astounding sales! I like her quote too.
ReplyDeleteI think I need two more lifetimes to read all I want. I just wish there would be a library on the other side!
DeleteThanks for checking the post, Flossie!
Wonderful quote, Carmen. I've heard of her work, but have never read anything. I might have to pick one up...and now my tbr list keeps on growing. :)
ReplyDeleteYou won't be disappointed, trust me. Thanks for visiting, Mary!
Delete