Hi Sudha. No I’ve not seen that. I was hooked on Designated Survivor for the last few weeks, and am now trying to keep myself away from the remote so that I can produce instead of consume. 🙂 But I’ll go look for Dead to Me once the next 10 days have been managed. (The big suspense is whether I’m going to be able to hold down my day job, meet…[Read more]

Oh Elizabeth, I’m so grateful for these comments from an expert! Yes, I was a bit iffy about putting those diagnostic words in the mouth of the teacher/school psych – don’t have knowledge of what is permitted. And I’m so glad you confirmed this for me – given that poor Iris, well-intentioned as she might be, has done this now to two hot-shot…[Read more]

Hi Sudha,
Ah! now things that happened in the previous scenes are starting to click into place. I think this will have happened somewhere after the lipstick analysis and the boxing scene. And so it seems Al is working with the FBI but he’s also trying to dodge them, burner phone and all – and I’m still suspicious about him & Camille – that…[Read more]

Jan, you made me smile with this delightful character analysis of Alma. Yes, I’ll definitely take her there – I like what you want for her. Maybe I should even make Alma a bit frightened of her own potency. Maybe that is why she keeps herself on such a tight leash. I think you’ve just given me the character flaw I’ve been looking for all the…[Read more]

Yes, Leona! Indeed! I should put that in. The word limit got the better of me, and I’m a bit insecure about overwriting, but you’re right – the point of the meeting must be clearer. Thanks so much – I value your input.

Thank you Sudha, I love your strong reactions against Michael. It gives me ideas for the next time he features.

Thank you, Maria, I like being challenged by comments. I think there is something to be said for not always have a blow-up kind of tension, but rather a slow, subdued burn. The latter might hurt as much. That said, the reader’s opinions and wants matter, and I will give it some thought.

Thank you Michael, these are kind comments, and I get what you say about finishing a book. I think I might be juggling two story lines that don’t fit. Time will tell.

Hi Jan, hope you’re doing well.
This scene pulled up a lot of compelling themes of its own, beyond the ones you’ve already established in the previous scenes. Here the LGBTQ issues seem to be coming to the fore much more than in the relationship with Dan and Jamie, and for me that raised some questions:
First, about Vihaan: I loved his…[Read more]

Thank you, Wanda! I appreciate your comments.

Thanks so much Elizabeth. Your comments mean a lot to me.

Thank you for coming by, reading and commenting, Jane.

No need for apologies, Kim. It’s taking me very long to get around to everyone too. Work, you know. And life.
I must say I am amazed at how many different things people noticed in this story. I just woke up one Saturday and the whole thing was sitting there in my head, waiting to be committed to the page. Such a strange experience.

Yes, Amanda, you’re right, and this was certainly not my finest moment. It needs some more work before it is presentable… Thank you for your frank assessment.

Thank you, Jane!

Thank you, Kim, for coming by and commenting!

Thank you Christian, for coming by and commenting.

Thank you, Symphony. Much appreciated!