I spoke with Maddie White on her blog Ask the Author about Money Matters. When asked about my favorite scene, I chose the recurrent arguments between Jenny the narrator and her sister about politics, money and immigrants.
What was your favorite scene or part of your book to write?
I really enjoyed writing the arguments that keep erupting between Jenny and her sister Tricia. Jenny is a liberal who attempts to look at all sides of a question. Tricia is right-wing, opinionated, and believes that money can buy you whatever you desire in life. Jenny, however, asks, how can you put a price on happy memories? Or regrets? Or longings? By describing the two sister’s recurrent arguments about money, politics, and immigration, I was able to make personal and dramatic a broader argument that was dividing the country in the mid-term election of 2010 when the novel is set.
You can read the full interview here.
Until next time,
Brian Finney — Writer