Anyone who thinks they can control anything, especially feelings, has a lot to learn. Gods, cupid, magic? Love has its own life... even if it fizzles out.
I actually wrote the first third of my first western following 'proper' editing protocols for the narration... and even some of the dialogue, but then realized it was horsepucky. It felt wrong to me, so I went with what felt right... or... 'righter'.
Thanks, Doc! I've gotten a lot of comments from readers who have easily fallen into the western speak. It surprised me at first, but I'm glad I went with it.
I know, right? I expected that from readers when I wrote my very first western and elected to go with my version of western speak. Mixing up the tenses was sooo hard for me, but now, after four more westerns, I find it all much easier. I still have to be on the alert for word choice and sentence structure, though. Still, I will slip up now and again, which is why I'm still editing after I paste each chapter into the GA word processor. Thanks for sticking with it, buddy.
Alan Bright is the talkative owner of the mercantile in Larkspur. If you want someone to know something, you tell Alan. If you want to know something, ask Alan. Everyone loves him.
Loved this! As bad as the world seems, there are good, caring, giving people everywhere, always ready to lend a hand. So far, I find this story very uplifting, and as far as Brad acting too soon, love hits when it hits, and that kiss from a man known as 'timid' speaks volumes. Charlie didn't seem to mind. Speaking of Charlie, I think Stacy just might have found him a job doing what he likes.
Great job, buddy. Thank you! G.