Grace and Barbara are both complex and bright women. I love that I can’t pick sides. Sometimes Barbara makes a ton of sense, and her youthful optimism leaves me hopeful, but Grace feels the pain of past and future and is grounded in that sight. You write their inner worlds so well through dialog!
Julie I think I’ve said this before but wow you’re dialogues is utterly captivating, I felt I was there listening to Grace and Barbara’s banter… felt I wanted to join in! How different their characters are - I am left wondering though if perhaps it is a friendship that may reach a final disagreement..?
As a regular lab inhabitant, I feel like I know these two women, and the pressures that form some of their quirks. You are incredible with dialogue, Julie!
Grace and Barbara are both complex and bright women. I love that I can’t pick sides. Sometimes Barbara makes a ton of sense, and her youthful optimism leaves me hopeful, but Grace feels the pain of past and future and is grounded in that sight. You write their inner worlds so well through dialog!
I so appreciate your sharing these thoughts, Kim. It’s fun to put them together and see what happens.
The dialogue between Grace and Barbara is so expertly done in this chapter. I was right there in the lab with them.
Thanks for being here, Ben.
Julie I think I’ve said this before but wow you’re dialogues is utterly captivating, I felt I was there listening to Grace and Barbara’s banter… felt I wanted to join in! How different their characters are - I am left wondering though if perhaps it is a friendship that may reach a final disagreement..?
Ahhh, Susie. I so appreciate your sensitive reading. One does wonder about those two . . . 🤔
As a regular lab inhabitant, I feel like I know these two women, and the pressures that form some of their quirks. You are incredible with dialogue, Julie!
Thanks, Mary Beth! You helped to shape this more than you may realize. 💚❤️❤️