Wow- a review to make me blush
Cowboy Junkie, who also hangs out at The Phade forums (http://z3.invisionfree.com/The_Phade/index.php?s=e7497dd982e0d735b3f5983a44737697&act=idx), a M/M dessert place oozing with juicy recs, discussion, and author threads, posted a very thorough and complimentary review of Rough Cut here:
http://cboy-junkie.livejournal.com/6807.html
It always surprises and pleases me when folks do a granular reading of my stories. Readers who take the time to notice the details, the ones who appreciate the little turns of phrase that I worked so hard to get *just right*, the readers who come to care about the characters.
It’s a challenge when writing romance and erotica. As a writer, you could just assume that people are skipping around, rushing through to get to the “good parts”, but there are some readers who read for nuance, for romance, and for that emotional connection between characters and *with* the characters that’s incredibly gratifying.
It makes all the hard work and worry and revising and tweaking worth it.
Really, really worth it.
What a lovely review! Thanks for linking! I wanted to tell you too, that I enjoyed your article on beats for pacing in a story–very interesting reading!
Hi Vincent! I’m equally blushing. Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for working hard to get a phrase just right, revising and tweaking. Your writing sets a high bar – no matter the genre. And as for getting to the good parts – LOL well let’s just say that Rough Cut in its entirety is one big good part for this reader. Just love the way you write….
Congratulations, Vincent, on your new collection.
I’ve just ordered it and looking forward to reading it very much.
And thanks for replying to my recent blogpost about friendships here.
I get to meet exciting, hot and talented guys like yourself, that I would not normally meet in everyday life.
Mega hairy muscle hugs wishing you continued success.