Apr 23, 2015

The Importance Strong Female Characters in Lost Generation

I have worked in the information technology field for a large part of my life. Part of that experience requires you to gain a firm understanding of data and specifically, analytics. For example, here are the current demographics for my Facebook page:

Sixty-six percent of my audience is female. When I sit down to write characters for Lost Generation, it is my duty to create a universe that is representative and as diverse as my readership. This duty is one of the reasons I feel it is so important to ensure Marta and Claudia are strong, fully realized characters. I do not wish to create female characters that exist solely to move the plot forward; Each is well thought out and plays a crucial role in the story. It is my hope that readers will enjoy the strengths and weaknesses of each character and find them relatable regardless of gender.

The world of Lost Generation is still one where gender bias exists. Adi's desire to "be a man" at times drives both his insecurity and his work ethic and Claudia feels she has been singled out by gender for being a troublemaker. We explore these situations in a world where automation has broken down so many roles and responsibilities.

I hope you enjoyed this brief exploration of gender in Lost Generation. Continue this discussion in the comments and if you would like to continue to see these themes explored in the story, consider asking your friends and family to pre-order a copy. Your involvement ensures this project receives the funding required to reach publication.