Yes, a true cliffhanger! You do it extremely well. Sometimes I wonder, though, if changing the names really matters. I would definitely recommend it, but not stress too much. Moving on to the next chapter . . .
Thank you for the compliment, and I hear you about the names. It's honestly confusing for me and I get scared that I'm going to make a mistake. Still, it's worth the effort for me to try to protect their privacy.
Imagining all that has surely come from having been able to cathartically process your experiences through your great writing, I didn't expect you to start to churn out edge of your seat, cliffhanger stories, such as the last two…
Thank you John! I like to keep my readers on their toes, 🤣. Truth be told, cliffhangers motivate me to keep writing as much as it does to keep you reading. I appreciate your support! 🙏
Writing has to be enjoyable on some level, right? I don't think focusing on the outcome, the finished product, the book, whatever it might be, is enough to sustain interest and/or motivate us over the long run. We also don't have any control over how our creation is received by a mass audience. At least we have some say over our own process, so that's where I try to put my energy.
Thank you Brett, you made me laugh 🤣. There's a lot more to come! I don't blame you though, patience is not one of my strong suits! I really do appreciate your support 🙏🥰
Thank you so much for restacking! You are awesome, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support 🥰🙏 (okay, I just told you, but you know what I mean 🤣)
I love you too! I may be having too much fun writing this. It's all true, but maybe I should have a disclaimer that I've changed all the guys' names and identifying information for their privacy. I know I have every right to tell my story, but I don't need to do so at their expense.
Thank you Bonnie! This was a tough one because I wanted to get across why I didn't just let it go. If the same thing happened today, I wouldn't respond, but back then it was only a few months after Steven died and I felt so alone. I hadn't been able to save my own family, but I got it in my head that I would save his. I know it sounds crazy, but that's what happened. More to come!
Yes, a true cliffhanger! You do it extremely well. Sometimes I wonder, though, if changing the names really matters. I would definitely recommend it, but not stress too much. Moving on to the next chapter . . .
Thank you for the compliment, and I hear you about the names. It's honestly confusing for me and I get scared that I'm going to make a mistake. Still, it's worth the effort for me to try to protect their privacy.
Imagining all that has surely come from having been able to cathartically process your experiences through your great writing, I didn't expect you to start to churn out edge of your seat, cliffhanger stories, such as the last two…
Thank you John! I like to keep my readers on their toes, 🤣. Truth be told, cliffhangers motivate me to keep writing as much as it does to keep you reading. I appreciate your support! 🙏
Wow, that's a really interesting perspective!
I hadn't thought of that…
If I ever exercise a dream of writing more in this kind of form I will definitely keep that in mind!
Concern about maintaining interest and motivation can be a serious deterrent.
Writing has to be enjoyable on some level, right? I don't think focusing on the outcome, the finished product, the book, whatever it might be, is enough to sustain interest and/or motivate us over the long run. We also don't have any control over how our creation is received by a mass audience. At least we have some say over our own process, so that's where I try to put my energy.
This is incredible! I sat at the edge of my seat waiting to find out what would happen next! MORE!!!!
Thank you so much Stephanie!! There's so much more to come next week, and I can't wait for you to read it. 🥰❤️
Seriously? I can’t believe that we have to wait for what happens next. We are at a point where we (okay, I) need to know right now!
This is a very good chapter Amy. You have the readers right where you want them.
Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you Brett, you made me laugh 🤣. There's a lot more to come! I don't blame you though, patience is not one of my strong suits! I really do appreciate your support 🙏🥰
Wow. Like film noir meets memoir. Super cool.
Thank you! It is a strange experience writing about this time in my life. It feels like yesterday, and another lifetime all at once.
You are welcome! Memory is its own strange animal.
Nice cliffhanger, there!!
Thank you so much for restacking! You are awesome, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support 🥰🙏 (okay, I just told you, but you know what I mean 🤣)
OMG THE PLOT THICKENS!
It really does! Stay tuned 🥰🙏
Gahhhhhhh!!! Amy!!! I ♥️ you!!
I love you too! I may be having too much fun writing this. It's all true, but maybe I should have a disclaimer that I've changed all the guys' names and identifying information for their privacy. I know I have every right to tell my story, but I don't need to do so at their expense.
Might not be a bad idea to do that!
I have to think of where to post that. Any and all ideas welcome!
You can put it as a foot note when mentioning their name.. or as an asterisk at the beginning or end..
Thank you! 🙏
You're welcome!
This is great! So many relatable emotions and also great intrigue. Keep 'em coming! ❤️
Thank you Bonnie! This was a tough one because I wanted to get across why I didn't just let it go. If the same thing happened today, I wouldn't respond, but back then it was only a few months after Steven died and I felt so alone. I hadn't been able to save my own family, but I got it in my head that I would save his. I know it sounds crazy, but that's what happened. More to come!
That doesn't sound crazy. Grief is such a wild ride. Thanks for letting us into your process.
Thank YOU for being here 🥰🙏. I wish you lived in NYC, I have a feeling we could talk all night.
Ahh we missed each other! I lived there for a few years before LA ❤️