So many thoughts and feelings, that I couldn't resist writing a comment.
I came across your stories about a year ago, and I have been seriously addicted ever since. You have spoiled me for so many other authors. I can't read new books without measuring them against yours, and the others always come up short! UGH! :)
I've read all of your stories at the least twice, and some of them a lot more. (And Little Wolf is my absolute fav!!!)
I read some reviews for Dancing Lessons, and I kinda understand what some of them are saying about it being confusing, or chaotic, and the story getting lost in so much detail.
BUT I don't agree with them.
So here is a slightly confusing attempt to explain why I don't agree with them.
Les Miserables is the most detailed book I've ever read, and seriously, there is so much detail that you could spend a century wading through it. (Like literally, the descriptions of the sewers? Gaaaaahhh!!!) My first time through it, I skimmed. I barely appreciated the storyline, and hated all those murky details.
But then, one transformative summer, because of my sister's influence, I took the time to fully immerse myself in Les Mis. Slowly but surely all those details served to build, and build, and build a spectacular, awe-inducing world. Each detail became poignant, and I was grateful for them, because I didn't want the experience to end. It proved itself to be a story that is timeless. It is exquisite in it's raw, pain-birthed magnificence.
All that can be said of your stories, except, yours (thankfully!) aren't nearly so hard to get through.
So yeah, if people don't understand that kind of pain, or depression, if they are too intent on instant gratification and just want an fast HEA, I completely understand why they don't like some of your stories.
But I love them. They make me sit up and pay attention (YES! YES!!!) to each lovely element. Sometimes I'm a bit confused, but I WANT to go back and figure it out, and when I do it's like AAAHHHHHHH!!!!! THE FEELS!!!
The sad, but truthful, experiences in Chico and Tim and Charlie's (ooooh, and Alex from Wealth of Unsaid Words!! someone stop me!! ) past make the romance all that much more beautiful in contrast.
And the slow burn! The mutual pining! AAAAA!!! The preciousness! Did I say it before? I've been spoiled for so many other authors...
(Sorry this is so long, but I just HAD to get it out)
I came across your stories about a year ago, and I have been seriously addicted ever since. You have spoiled me for so many other authors. I can't read new books without measuring them against yours, and the others always come up short! UGH! :)
I've read all of your stories at the least twice, and some of them a lot more. (And Little Wolf is my absolute fav!!!)
I read some reviews for Dancing Lessons, and I kinda understand what some of them are saying about it being confusing, or chaotic, and the story getting lost in so much detail.
BUT I don't agree with them.
So here is a slightly confusing attempt to explain why I don't agree with them.
Les Miserables is the most detailed book I've ever read, and seriously, there is so much detail that you could spend a century wading through it. (Like literally, the descriptions of the sewers? Gaaaaahhh!!!) My first time through it, I skimmed. I barely appreciated the storyline, and hated all those murky details.
But then, one transformative summer, because of my sister's influence, I took the time to fully immerse myself in Les Mis. Slowly but surely all those details served to build, and build, and build a spectacular, awe-inducing world. Each detail became poignant, and I was grateful for them, because I didn't want the experience to end. It proved itself to be a story that is timeless. It is exquisite in it's raw, pain-birthed magnificence.
All that can be said of your stories, except, yours (thankfully!) aren't nearly so hard to get through.
So yeah, if people don't understand that kind of pain, or depression, if they are too intent on instant gratification and just want an fast HEA, I completely understand why they don't like some of your stories.
But I love them. They make me sit up and pay attention (YES! YES!!!) to each lovely element. Sometimes I'm a bit confused, but I WANT to go back and figure it out, and when I do it's like AAAHHHHHHH!!!!! THE FEELS!!!
The sad, but truthful, experiences in Chico and Tim and Charlie's (ooooh, and Alex from Wealth of Unsaid Words!! someone stop me!! ) past make the romance all that much more beautiful in contrast.
And the slow burn! The mutual pining! AAAAA!!! The preciousness!
Did I say it before? I've been spoiled for so many other authors...
My deepest thanks to you.