1 [Report This]Date: October 01, 2020 06:32 pm Title: Chapter 7
Wow, the ASL. I don't know why I didn't see it, why I didn't know it meant something to be there in the earlier chapter. I took ASL class with my babies (they can learn to sign before they can talk so we learned a little ASL ourselves) so I guess it didn't strike me as odd they would know it, but now it's the aha moment for me.
Is this a nod to "A Quiet Place or perhaps a little more personal. But it hit me. I'd feel bad for this to happen to any family but to our beloved Halperts it's even more heartbreaking.
But I am excited for Uncle Michael. I can't wait to see how you present him and how he's changed. Can't wait to see what comes next.
Author's Response: Maxine, it’s a bit of a nod to both. I lost the majority of my hearing in the accident and now speak but also sign, so
Although it’s hard to convey ASL in a story, I’m going to try. It’s also a nod to a Quiet Place. I’ve had the opportunity to meet John Krasinski multiple times and was on set with actress Millie Simms for the second film, she’s deaf in real life. It was one of the most amazing opportunities of my life. John has been so gracious every time I’ve been around him, and it’s help develop “Jim” for me too by knowing the actor a little bit more.
I’m so excited for Uncle Michael! I’ve already jumped a head a bit and started writing that chapter lol.
Thank you again for your reviews they make me smile!
Date: September 30, 2020 04:13 pm Title: Chapter 7
Back to the past does hurt a bit, but it also adds so much depth to this story. I'm right there with Cece too. How is Phillip doing? Seems like we haven't heard from him in a while. Lots of feelings going on here. Pam's panic attack seemed very real. Ah Ketamine, yeah that'll knock just about anyone out. Likewise Pam's feelings of guilt there at the end of the chapter.
The start of the quiet morose Cece period. Which makes sense. She's stuck in a hospital bed without her Mom, Dad, or brother. Not only that but the fallout of the accident, I get why she'd be slow to bounce back.
However that little bit of light at the end of the tunnel? Uncle Michael? That could be a lot of fun. As odd and innapropriate as Michael can be, he has some lovely moments especially when things are really serious. I get the feeling we're in for something like that here. Lovely writing as always.
Author's Response: Aww Eric, your reviews always warm my heart. The past is hard, but I have to go there and definitely bring everyone along even as challenging as it may be. Philip will be making an appearance soon, and he’s got his own things going on that I’ll be diving into very soon. Ketamine is great in knocking you out, you are absolutely right.
Cece is definitely struggling, and it’s something I struggled with, in my own Dad’s accident and feeling pulled away from them so he could be treated, it was very very hard.
Michael is terribly awkward but when things get rough, Michael gets going. So I feel as though he will definitely bring some
Joy and love into everyone’s hearts. I’m excited to write him, this is something new for me, and frankly, I miss Holly.
Date: September 30, 2020 03:16 pm Title: Chapter 7
Well, this was deeply downbeat. I appreciate that you're being unflinching in walking us through the trauma inflicted on this family and how they first started to come to grips with it while forcibly separated from each other. Nice to see Pam calling in some old friends for reinforcement... although Michael and hospitals sound like a potentially frightening mix!
I was wondering when the ASL bit was going to come back, looking forward to seeing where you go with that as Cece recovers and works on her father's recovery.
Author's Response: This wasn’t an easy one to write, but the honesty of a family being torn apart because of an accident is an all too real thing that happens, especially with current Covid restrictions. Pam definitely will need backup from her closest friends since Jim is currently absent, and although Michael may make a bit of a scene in the near future, I think he just might be the trick into helping Cece.
I’m so glad you circled back around regarding the ASL moment, I was wondering if anyone would catch it and wonder but it has come full circle and we’ll see more of that as we go along on this journey.
Thank you so much for your consistent and thoughtful reviews!
1 [Report This]Date: September 30, 2020 01:20 pm Title: Chapter 7
Oh, I can’t wait for Uncle Michael!
Your writing is beautiful and you do such an excellent job of conveying the emotion they all feel. It’s a heavy story, for sure, but you write it so well.
Author's Response: Thank you so much Katie! I really appreciate the reviews, and I love that you’re coming back for more. It’s a tough story to write but we need some serious Michael time. He’ll bring a smile to everyone’s face :)