Sometimes I forget this from Robert’s point of view and then I remember, and that extra layer is sooooo intriguing. What an imagination (his and yours)!
Making my day, Holly! I just read a comment on another person's Substack that argued that women writers can't write sympathetic male characters -- or something pretty close to that. I so don't agree--and my heart breaks for Robert.
The comparison: Wow, blows me away. Thank you, Alisa. We all know how long it takes to read and write a comment--and not just hit that "like" button and move on. So, I thank you, heart to heart.
In a scene that would seem to be simply about lovemaking between husband and wife, the way you mix in the swirling of emotions in Isaac's head involving three women and the feeling that something is about to crash -- it's just masterful.
Sometimes I forget this from Robert’s point of view and then I remember, and that extra layer is sooooo intriguing. What an imagination (his and yours)!
And the weaving in of the riddle here—brilliant!
Yep, he's writing the story: Quite a risk I took. Thank you, dear, sweet Holly!
Bravery is one of the many things I love about your writing, Mary.
Making my day, Holly! I just read a comment on another person's Substack that argued that women writers can't write sympathetic male characters -- or something pretty close to that. I so don't agree--and my heart breaks for Robert.
Mine too. :)
The power, tension, control: in the lovemaking and in the skill of the author. Beautiful.
Oh, you sweet dear. Thank you.
Oh my gosh, this is "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" on intellectual and erotic steroids! Albee couldn't have done it better. Bravo, Mary!
The comparison: Wow, blows me away. Thank you, Alisa. We all know how long it takes to read and write a comment--and not just hit that "like" button and move on. So, I thank you, heart to heart.
In a scene that would seem to be simply about lovemaking between husband and wife, the way you mix in the swirling of emotions in Isaac's head involving three women and the feeling that something is about to crash -- it's just masterful.
Generous and insightful comment. My thanks.
These riddles are incriminating! So curious to see how Isaac moves forward with his “nothing” to do.
Ah, you so get me! xoxo
I love your inclusion of images and a table of contents! Very useful and creative. Happy New Year, Mary.
Thank you so Tim! Happy New Year ... xo