 relieved that 10 more years and she’s still alive.
I so want to know what’s happened to everyone and here’s a thought, since there is so much to tell, maybe two more books?!
That conversation felt real to me, I can only imagine how it felt for you. It’s beautiful the way they know about “you”, almost as if you’re a secret the town knows about but never discusses (or maybe it’s just Curiosity who knows about you, nah, the others do to).
Thanks Rosina, that was loads of fun.
Talk about wetting the appetite!! So much to tell, secrets, changes, revisiting of friends and foe and by the sounds of it – new people to meet too.
Can’t wait!
Rosina – I read your blog and the Wilderness Novels religiously, but have never commented. Just wanted to say that I can’t wait to hear Curiosity’s story, and that I love to read your ongoing story as a writer. Posts like this remind me that just because writing is a struggle doesn’t mean that what I am writing will come out so much trash. I mean, it still might, but evidently the good writers (like yourself) struggle, too. That is comforting. Like Curiosity is challenging and comforting at the same time. Thanks for sharing with us.
I’m glad that y’all find my conversations with myself interesting. You do realize that voices in my head telling me to do things would be considered — questionable — by many.
Writers. Gotta love ’em.
Annie: keep at it. It’s always hard, but when it works it’s worth it.
Today I finished listening to Queen of Swords audiobook. I am officially in mourning. This little conversation was just what I needed to ease my grief. ;)
I truly love Curiosity. It is wonderful to hear more from her. I’m a little fearful about the “sorrow” comment and I’m hoping that there will be more happinness than sorrow for all of our beloved characters.
Now I’m off to search your site to see when the next book is expected. I don’t know how patient I can be! :P
Excuse me for being so impatient, I understand you’re a busy woman but when are we going to get some more of those character sketches? I really enjoy seeing them with your eyes so to speak…
Ang: do you get the monthly newsletter? Because you would like it, I think.
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