I tried it in third person but it was too distant. Then I tried first, but it was somehow limited, too close. When I found second, I could see ideally how it would work, but actually getting it onto the page was a struggle. Then, after I was done, I wondered why would anyone write in any other voice. But luckily, that madness passed.
Poetry question first.
I'll read any poetry I can get my hands on. Like every American, I think I can make better movies than Hollywood. I grew up on TV and comic books, so telling stories in images and scenes is natural. I've written scripts, both adaptations and originals, including a life of Poe. Big money, but turned it down.