Chris Jacoby
Yes, most of the characters are inspired by real people from my life. That said, every character in Unbound was fictionalized to some extent—names were changed, details adjusted, and scenes dramatized to serve the story. This allowed me to honor the emotional truth of my experiences while respecting the privacy and complexity of the individuals involved.
The Kramer family, for instance, reflects a very real and formative part of my journey. But even their portrayal was written with care, intention, and a blend of truth and fiction that allowed the narrative to unfold honestly without becoming a memoir. Unbound is, at its core, a fictionalized story rooted in my lived experience—not a literal account.
The Kramer family, for instance, reflects a very real and formative part of my journey. But even their portrayal was written with care, intention, and a blend of truth and fiction that allowed the narrative to unfold honestly without becoming a memoir. Unbound is, at its core, a fictionalized story rooted in my lived experience—not a literal account.
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