This is a very honest, highly realistic depiction of a type of people, written without judgment. I can see your work is evolving. in substance and in style. It will be interesting to see where it takes you next.
I really like this Tim, and was happy for you as I read it because you have clearly written a serious and substantive piece of work that should allow you to connect with a whole new cohort of readers following your last novel.
Based just on this excerpt, the characters feel vivid to me, and familiar in that they remind me of specific people I know or have known. In less skilled hands they could come off as stereotypes but they don't. They are people from a world that certain elitist bicoastal assholes seem to delight in ridiculing and dismissing but you don't take the usual cheap shots at guys like Waylon. There's a lot to each of these characters, both positive and problematic, just like all the rest of us.
Peachtree has got me very curious. It seems there is a lot in store for her and I look forward to seeing what becomes of her. I already feel sincere interest and compassion for her, and also respect.
Congrats! This is so diffferent from "Help Me" but still has that sharp transgressive edge that I like about your writing.
The scene with young Peachtree in the hotel room cot seeing what she saw--wow, that was good. I wonder if I could figure out a way to steal that without getting caught...
You’re welcome and I wish I could do more of it. I think when somebody reads your stuff and can point out even one thing that reached them, it’s very reassuring to the writer because they can see someone is getting what they’re doing and it makes them feel that it’s even worth it. This is a very difficult thing we’re doing here. It’s easy to get discouraged and think what’s the fucking point?
This is a very honest, highly realistic depiction of a type of people, written without judgment. I can see your work is evolving. in substance and in style. It will be interesting to see where it takes you next.
I really like this Tim, and was happy for you as I read it because you have clearly written a serious and substantive piece of work that should allow you to connect with a whole new cohort of readers following your last novel.
Based just on this excerpt, the characters feel vivid to me, and familiar in that they remind me of specific people I know or have known. In less skilled hands they could come off as stereotypes but they don't. They are people from a world that certain elitist bicoastal assholes seem to delight in ridiculing and dismissing but you don't take the usual cheap shots at guys like Waylon. There's a lot to each of these characters, both positive and problematic, just like all the rest of us.
Peachtree has got me very curious. It seems there is a lot in store for her and I look forward to seeing what becomes of her. I already feel sincere interest and compassion for her, and also respect.
Congrats! This is so diffferent from "Help Me" but still has that sharp transgressive edge that I like about your writing.
The scene with young Peachtree in the hotel room cot seeing what she saw--wow, that was good. I wonder if I could figure out a way to steal that without getting caught...
Really appreciate the kind words, and thanks for taking the time to read!
You’re welcome and I wish I could do more of it. I think when somebody reads your stuff and can point out even one thing that reached them, it’s very reassuring to the writer because they can see someone is getting what they’re doing and it makes them feel that it’s even worth it. This is a very difficult thing we’re doing here. It’s easy to get discouraged and think what’s the fucking point?