Fantastic! Poor Lamb! I can imagine the devastation when Lamb said I love you but he didn't say it back...then again, he did just mistake a blimp for a UFO....
Troy, you really are very brilliant, “he carried shame around with him like a pair of Coke bottle-thick glasses as long as I knew him.” and “How could he not know how beautiful he was? How could I have missed it?” are just two of the many reason why. I am profoundly impressed by how clear and distinct D and Lamb’s individual voices are, throughout. It’s subtle to the point of it actually being quite sexy.
My dear, when you publish Lamb will I be able to buy a physical copy? I have a copy of Ellie’s 65 Postcards, now, and reading it away from the screen, with it in my hands, has been such a different and wonderful experience, and I’m just dying to have that same experience with Lamb.
Oh my goodness! 🥲 Well voice is that holy grail of writing, but to have convincingly created two in one story? Thank you my dear Chloe, that is music to my ears indeed. It is my fondest hope to have a printed copy of Lamb in your hands early next year. Muah! 💛🤗🥰
It’s no small thing, yours is an exceptional talent. The biggest smile has washed over my face at the thought of being curled up somewhere cozy with Lamb in my hands 🤗💜
Lamb! I love seeing his story, hearing his voice. And the image in the video is so strong. Ben hit the proverbial nail on the head when he referred to the Russian dolls. I get excited every time a new chapter hits my inbox. And I'm NEVER disappointed.
Brilliant chapter, Troy. The idea of us getting more of a window into Lamb through a short story he wrote is genius. And the ending of the story just hits with emotion endearing is even more to Lamb.
Also, I really enjoyed this simile:
“ he carried shame around with him like a pair of Coke bottle-thick glasses as long as I knew him.”
This is such a mind-blowing wormhole of a story and you tunnel us deeper with every chapter. I love all the stories within stories like Russian dolls. You've inspired me to consider some of this as a device in my new novel.
Ok read it all now. I have nothing specific to add other than it's all so brilliantly crafted, Troy. I know I've said this before, but it's all just so real, so intricate, and it flows like water. I'm in awe.
Elmer… sounds like he was full of a lot of hot air, either that or someone we should’ve read about in Rolling Stone! Lamb, don’t worry, I fell in love with those ones too when I was young.
Fantastic! Poor Lamb! I can imagine the devastation when Lamb said I love you but he didn't say it back...then again, he did just mistake a blimp for a UFO....
Also...Swamp Bottom? Classic!
A story in a story, I love it!
“he carried shame around with him like a pair of Coke bottle-thick glasses as long as I knew him.”
I concur with Chloe. That sentence is pure gold. The whole chapter is, no surprise there! I chuckled quite a bit too.
I don't like to do a lot of similes, but when I do, I like them to be thiqq... ;) Thanks A!
Troy, you really are very brilliant, “he carried shame around with him like a pair of Coke bottle-thick glasses as long as I knew him.” and “How could he not know how beautiful he was? How could I have missed it?” are just two of the many reason why. I am profoundly impressed by how clear and distinct D and Lamb’s individual voices are, throughout. It’s subtle to the point of it actually being quite sexy.
My dear, when you publish Lamb will I be able to buy a physical copy? I have a copy of Ellie’s 65 Postcards, now, and reading it away from the screen, with it in my hands, has been such a different and wonderful experience, and I’m just dying to have that same experience with Lamb.
Oh my goodness! 🥲 Well voice is that holy grail of writing, but to have convincingly created two in one story? Thank you my dear Chloe, that is music to my ears indeed. It is my fondest hope to have a printed copy of Lamb in your hands early next year. Muah! 💛🤗🥰
It’s no small thing, yours is an exceptional talent. The biggest smile has washed over my face at the thought of being curled up somewhere cozy with Lamb in my hands 🤗💜
Lamb! I love seeing his story, hearing his voice. And the image in the video is so strong. Ben hit the proverbial nail on the head when he referred to the Russian dolls. I get excited every time a new chapter hits my inbox. And I'm NEVER disappointed.
Thank you so much my dear! Maybe I'll have to adapt the idea of Russian dolls for the book cover? 💙
Mohawked Russian dolls!
Oh!!! Hey... that's good!
Brilliant chapter, Troy. The idea of us getting more of a window into Lamb through a short story he wrote is genius. And the ending of the story just hits with emotion endearing is even more to Lamb.
Also, I really enjoyed this simile:
“ he carried shame around with him like a pair of Coke bottle-thick glasses as long as I knew him.”
Bravo sir :)
Thank you sir! As an owner of a similar pair of glasses, they are quite heavy... ;)
This is such a mind-blowing wormhole of a story and you tunnel us deeper with every chapter. I love all the stories within stories like Russian dolls. You've inspired me to consider some of this as a device in my new novel.
Oh! I've never been an inspiration before ~ thanks Ben!
I’m certain that’s not true!
Before I even get to the rest of this I just want you to know how much I chuckled throughout that opening paragraph. Acres of ass 😆
hehe I like Swamp Bottom, personally - look for it in future writings... 😂
Yes! I think Troy could do an entire post-script of different publication names.
Ok read it all now. I have nothing specific to add other than it's all so brilliantly crafted, Troy. I know I've said this before, but it's all just so real, so intricate, and it flows like water. I'm in awe.
Thank you Nathan, I'm saving that Comment for a blurb on the print edition. 💛
By all means ☺️🤗
Awww we all want to believe in magic / aliens.
Showing us the subtleties of love and those lingering questions of the mind. Also, I really like the title, Troy! 🌈☺️☺️
Thanks Kate - I believe in both, but for now, mostly finding in writing and the mind ;)
Elmer… sounds like he was full of a lot of hot air, either that or someone we should’ve read about in Rolling Stone! Lamb, don’t worry, I fell in love with those ones too when I was young.
haha Hot air or helium, maybe ;)