The bacon on the plate really does it for me, EL. Something about that really resonates. Maybe because a crispy bacon clanking against the plate really makes things ring? Beautiful writing.
Amazing! The details are so visceral. Reading this when I'm home for the holidays. Lines like “I can’t believe this greasy old joint’s still open” go right to me. I have so many greasy spoons I grew up with, every time I come back to visit, I'm glad they're still standing...and haven't been cleaned :)
Thanks Will! And thanks for the follow too. I do a lot of rural travel (mostly west of the Mississippi and some western Rust Belt) so these spots have a special place in my heart, not so much my vegetarian stomach these days, ha! But breakfast at any time of the day? Never a bad choice!
Haha!! That's why I decided to subscribe to you, because I knew the name connection was kismet! Then of course you intro'd me to Foster and the rest is history. So thank you my friend!!
Loved every moment of reading this — the vivid details, the jukebox soundtrack, the emotional mix of light and shadow Toby and Angela exchange through words and gestures. So excited to dive into previous chapters once you've released the full prologue!
My heart just did three somersaults! Thank you again, Michael! Sounds like I'm on the right path here with this weird little project of mine. I'm so grateful you're following along!
Terrific and engaging piece, loved the reference section at the end (even though I guessed the wrong Otis song For your precious love~my favorite) while reading, I look forward to the next part!
Oh "For Your Precious Love" is soooooo goooood. I mean, is there a bad Otis song?? I'm stoked you like the Reference section as I always think: Is this too much info? Ha! Thanks so much for reading, Shire!
The bacon on the plate really does it for me, EL. Something about that really resonates. Maybe because a crispy bacon clanking against the plate really makes things ring? Beautiful writing.
Oo, love that Thalia! Thank you! And now I'm hungry.
Amazing! The details are so visceral. Reading this when I'm home for the holidays. Lines like “I can’t believe this greasy old joint’s still open” go right to me. I have so many greasy spoons I grew up with, every time I come back to visit, I'm glad they're still standing...and haven't been cleaned :)
Thanks Will! And thanks for the follow too. I do a lot of rural travel (mostly west of the Mississippi and some western Rust Belt) so these spots have a special place in my heart, not so much my vegetarian stomach these days, ha! But breakfast at any time of the day? Never a bad choice!
Indeed! When it comes to breakfast, the greasier the better!
Pssst I'm glad you did Foster and that you're back writing again. Also glad that one of the main characters has a slight name resemblance to mine haha
Haha!! That's why I decided to subscribe to you, because I knew the name connection was kismet! Then of course you intro'd me to Foster and the rest is history. So thank you my friend!!
Loved every moment of reading this — the vivid details, the jukebox soundtrack, the emotional mix of light and shadow Toby and Angela exchange through words and gestures. So excited to dive into previous chapters once you've released the full prologue!
My heart just did three somersaults! Thank you again, Michael! Sounds like I'm on the right path here with this weird little project of mine. I'm so grateful you're following along!
Fantastic use of verbs in this piece, among other things! Can’t wait to read more about Toby and Angela.
Thanks Sara!! And now I want a "Fantastic Use of Verbs" tshirt??
Haha yes! Would make a good companion to my “fucking poets, man” t-shirt.
A classic!!
Terrific and engaging piece, loved the reference section at the end (even though I guessed the wrong Otis song For your precious love~my favorite) while reading, I look forward to the next part!
Oh "For Your Precious Love" is soooooo goooood. I mean, is there a bad Otis song?? I'm stoked you like the Reference section as I always think: Is this too much info? Ha! Thanks so much for reading, Shire!
Ahhhhhhh! The workshop was a great idea. So thankful to have you, Toby, and the gang gracing my inbox once again.
Skyler!! Thank YOU for being in my tiny scrap of a corner of the internet!!