Musings of a Hopeful Author

As I near the end of Part 2 of my Angels story, I cannot help but note the differences between it and Part 1.  There is a difference in POVs for one thing, but not enough that it draws your attention, but more of a feel that there is a certain inevitability to some story lines and characters.  Will Luc keep his word and not go nuts on someone in a jealous rage when the man in question flirts with Amelia, talks to her, looks at her, touches her, or even kisses her?  Will Ray say something to Amelia against Luc?  Will Peyton find happiness?  Will Mick and Gabe have a greater role to play in the story?  Will they meet Luc?  What will happen to Mason?  Is he really going to be allowed to help Amelia in her theatrical pursuits?  More than those questions, I think you feel a darker turn in the story.  It's subtle, because there is a lot of happiness and joy in Part 2.  It's more of a feeling that things cannot continue on because too...

As chapter 19 drew to an end, I couldn't help but think through the many faces of Luc D'Angelo.  He's the suave, handsome, wealthy, and eternally confidant man Amelia meets in New York at the start of the journey, and yet he's also willing to do what it takes to make a good impression on those Nebraska farmers by rolling up his sleeves and helping out.  Can you picture the two men? Here's sort of how I envision Luc in scenario 1:     And this is sort of how I envision Luc in scenario 2: But one of my favorite imaginings of Luc in all of his forms is him with Amelia.

What am I talking about?  Well, it's Part 2 in Book 1 of my Angels story, and we have left the city streets long behind to see different views of the world.  Amelia travels home to Nebraska, taking friends and the story with her, while Peyton struggles to start a new life in Arkansas.  Unlike Part 1, Part 2 goes back and forth between the perspectives of the sisters in order to show the similarities and differences they are experiencing as a result of the choices they have made.  The return to Nebraska is to show what and who they left behind rather than just referring to them in passing every so often. Old wounds are opened/healed/suppressed just as new experiences are gained, loves experienced, and hurts made.  While not everyone might enjoy the journey, a great deal growth should touch of the characters in some way or another.  At least that's the hope.  Who knows what folks will actually think?!