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The Persistence of Memory: New Greenlea Tale
mariez:
--- Quote from: louisev on June 13, 2009, 12:10:47 pm ---Yep, there was a bit of a no-showing last night...as you know I have a bit of an allergy when it comes to happily-ever-afters. After all, the only happy couple that is a really happy couple in that story without bumps or diversions, is Edna and Wes. Mel and Bunny (good god!) Esteban's marriage is probably on the rocks, Colson and Ellery fight regularly, Jeremy and Nick even moreso, and even the otherwise-idyllic partnership of Pookie and Simon has seen trouble in paradise. Not to mention the on-again off-again fortunes of Jeeves, Lance, Sergio, Clyde and Jerry from the Red Stallion. So will a Happily Ever After firm up for Henry and Paula? Weeelllll, not so fast, amiga!
I guess this is why I don't think my work is suitable for the "romance" genre, cause I just don't see a lot of happily ever afters in my characters' lives.
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No, you defintely do not write "romances," Louise! :laugh:
But, gosh, poor Paula. Happily Ever After may not be in the cards for her and Henry, but maybe a little Happily For A Little While So She Can Get Her Mind Off of the Charming But Definitely Unavailable Chief Deputy? But, then again, angst-free couplings are not only unrealistic - they're flat-out boring! And boring is another thing that you definitely do not write!
louisev:
--- Quote from: mariez on June 13, 2009, 01:12:40 pm ---No, you defintely do not write "romances," Louise! :laugh:
But, gosh, poor Paula. Happily Ever After may not be in the cards for her and Henry, but maybe a little Happily For A Little While So She Can Get Her Mind Off of the Charming But Definitely Unavailable Chief Deputy? But, then again, angst-free couplings are not only unrealistic - they're flat-out boring! And boring is another thing that you definitely do not write!
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well, not genre romances in any case! I've been still trying to define where to put the Greenlea Tales in terms of genre, and I'm not sure it fits anywhere in the romance area. Maybe GLBT fiction, without the strictures on "romance." Who knows!
louisev:
and a little retro here to fill in the blanks!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/312105.html
louisev:
and... chapter 95!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/312454.html
mariez:
Oh, boy - two chapters to read :)
SPOILERS
Well, holy moly, Louise! Ouch, ouch, ouch. I once had just a couple drops of boiling water fall onto my hand and it was excruciating, so I don't even want to think of poor Paula's pain! At least she was able to hold it together until 911 got there, and even though she let Kelly know what happend, she must be frantic! Really good talk between Paula and Kelly, though.
And, yet again, we see how very valuable Wesley is, not only to the sheriff's department and to the county, but to his colleagues and friends as well. He doesn't miss a trick, knows how to delegate, and brooks no nonsense with anyone. I know Jeremy's concern is genuine, but he needs to learn to rein in his White Knight Syndrome a bit. Wes's hunch is right that it would be awkward for Jeremy to show up along with Henry. And, frankly, if Nick found out I can't say I'd blame him for being peeved.
But, man oh man, they could all use a break from drama. Thanks, Louise!
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