Date: 10/21/17 07:53 pm Title: Part 1
I haven’t been around here in ages, and I was pleasantly surprised to see your name on the most recent page. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece; it was just long enough to convey all the emotion that I always love about your writing. It was a bit strange to read something that focused on Brian and Howie, but I liked the contrast that you highlighted betweeen Nick and Howie’s adult friendship and Nick and Brian’s teenage attachment. I often wonder if Brian regrets the fact that he’s become so distant from Nick; if he’s upset about the fact that he’s sacrificed his friendships for his family. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I’m happy to see that you’ve written something new and that I hope your working away on a new novel!
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review! I never thought I'd write a Brian/Howie story because that seems like such a boring pairing; I love them both individually, but they've just never seemed to have as close of a bond with each other as with other guys. I've always thought that was kind of weird because they are similar in a lot of ways, and that's what led to the idea for this story. Putting their mutual close relationship with Nick at the center just seemed to make sense to bring them together. I'd like to think Brian does miss Nick and that Nick misses Brian, even though I enjoy Nick and Howie's bromance too. Anyway, thanks for reading and taking the time to review! It's great to hear from you! I haven't started a new novel yet, but finishing this gave me the itch. I probably won't have time to start on anything until at least Christmas break unless I get really inspired, but I'm hoping something might happen then. :)
