Seduction and Obsession in Fiction: Writing Dangerous Relationships
This blog unpacks the magnetic but unsettling relationship between Norman and Francine. What makes obsession so compelling in fiction and so destructive in real life?
From Accountant to Novelist: Brice Bogle’s Journey
Before writing The Deflowering of Francine, Brice walked a very different path. Read about how a record store, a career in accounting, and a lifelong love of stories led to this novel.
Identity, Performance, and the Masks We Wear
Everyone in this story is pretending to be something. Read the novel’s exploration of identity, performance, and how truth often hides in plain sight.
The Making of Francine: Building a Woman Who Can’t Be Known
Discover how Francine was created to be both unforgettable and unknowable. Learn what inspired her contradictions, her charm, and the secrets even the author didn’t see coming.