Clarity by Loretta Lost ~ Book Blitz & Author Interview
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Clarity by Loretta Lost
(Clarity #1)
Publication date: February 23rd 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Fiercely independent Helen Winters was born completely blind, but she vowed never to let her disability keep her down. She did not expect a traumatic event to devastate her life and force her to drop out of college. Disillusioned by the cruelty of people, Helen retreated from society to live by herself as a reclusive writer in the woods—where no one could ever hurt her again.When a brilliant young doctor shows up on her doorstep, promising her that his new research can give her the ability to see for the first time, Helen stubbornly refuses. She has learned not to trust anyone, and to rely only on herself. But Dr. Liam Larson will not take no for an answer. He makes it his personal mission to rescue Helen from her loneliness, and bring joy into her world once more—the joy she has denied herself for so long.
When Helen’s demons come racing back into her life, threatening to rip her apart and destroy the strength she has carefully rebuilt, Liam is the only one who might be able to save her.
Can he reach the broken girl in time, helping her to heal and see the world in a different light? Or will Helen’s grief send her spiraling out of control, lost to him forever?
Author Interview
#1. Why did
you choose to write about a blind heroine?
Due to the
first person narrative, the whole story is colored by the filter of the main
character’s point of view. It can make for an excellent reading experience to
have a unique personality who is special or charming in some way—maybe they’re
just incredibly witty or perceptive. Maybe they’re a hilarious pessimist or
self-deprecating downer. I thought it would be challenging and rewarding to
allow the reader to experience the story without vision to really put us inside
Helen’s world. I feel that since we get to know other characters based on who
they are instead of what they look like, there is a greater potential for deep
connections.
#2. The
first scene of your story is very heartbreaking and difficult to read. Why did
you choose to write about the subject matter of rape?
I posted on
one of my Facebook fan pages about rape once, and I had several of my readers
message me in private and share their experiences. It was quite shocking and
disturbing, and I was simply stunned at the frequency of these horrible events.
While I do believe there is little I can do to prevent this type of behavior by
simply writing, I hope that I can advocate compassion and caring for the
victims of abuse by showing the way it has affected Helen.
#3. It was
interesting to read about Helen’s retreat deep in the woods. What made you
choose this location?
The concept
of a reclusive writer living peacefully tucked away in the woods has always
been enchanting to me. I often dream of having a similar little writing haven
someday. I think being surrounded by nature and removed from the hustle and
bustle of the city, and the annoyances of people would be the ideal situation
for any writer. The specific location of New Hampshire was inspired by Walt’s
cabin in Breaking Bad. The winter
scenery was so gorgeous; and just outside the window, the sky has been dumping
heaps of magical snow on us for months. I couldn’t resist writing about such a
pretty landscape and sanctuary for a girl who likes to call herself Winter.
#4. What
about your male lead? Why did you choose to make him a doctor?
I briefly
dated an ophthalmologist who shared plenty of interesting surgery stories with
me. However, he was boastful and condescending, and simply a horrible person. It
was like he used his job and helping people solely as a lure to impress chicks.
Sometimes, when people disappoint me in real life, I like to reimagine them as
better and more likable people and write them into stories. Liam is a man who
wants to help Helen because improving someone’s life will give him joy—not
because he gets something in return. (However, I did put some of the negative
attributes of my doctor into Owen’s character!)
#5. What’s
next for Helen?
You will
simply have to read on to see where her story leads. Helen has a difficult
struggle ahead of her, coming to terms with her past and trying to move forward
into a brighter future. She is a clever and strong girl, and if anyone can do
it, I know she can!
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