I love the arc of this chapter, Julie. We start with Grace feeling a part of this community and by the end she’s not just separate, but in opposition. You’ve done a beautiful job of creating this conflict and grounding it in vivid detail.
I love the character of Miles in this chapter. I also love how Grace sort of loves the process of the oven build, even though she also resists giving into the "lost" time. The twist at the end with the water... the guardedness of these farmers is so warranted... they do need to be sure she isn't just another taker... and is she? Such hefty tensions developing.
I hope Grace has a good supply of cookies bless her... battling the headstrong money grabbers and the hedonistic hippies... ugh! Another great chapter Julie, I am left wondering if Grace will address the problems of water contamination as well as air now though.
I feel for Grace, backed into a corner by both big industry and the hippie homesteaders. Feels like a no win situation. It’s going to be really interesting to read how her arc shifts with time, how she navigates both possibilities: “Grace could launch into a tutorial on the scientific method, replicability, calibration of results, peer review, credibility. Or she could eat another cookie.” 😂😂😂 Such a great line!
I love the arc of this chapter, Julie. We start with Grace feeling a part of this community and by the end she’s not just separate, but in opposition. You’ve done a beautiful job of creating this conflict and grounding it in vivid detail.
Thanks so much, Ben — for reading and for sharing your impressions. 💚
I love the character of Miles in this chapter. I also love how Grace sort of loves the process of the oven build, even though she also resists giving into the "lost" time. The twist at the end with the water... the guardedness of these farmers is so warranted... they do need to be sure she isn't just another taker... and is she? Such hefty tensions developing.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!
I hope Grace has a good supply of cookies bless her... battling the headstrong money grabbers and the hedonistic hippies... ugh! Another great chapter Julie, I am left wondering if Grace will address the problems of water contamination as well as air now though.
Indeed, Susie! We’ll have to wait and see what she does. 🤔 Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. 💚
I feel for Grace, backed into a corner by both big industry and the hippie homesteaders. Feels like a no win situation. It’s going to be really interesting to read how her arc shifts with time, how she navigates both possibilities: “Grace could launch into a tutorial on the scientific method, replicability, calibration of results, peer review, credibility. Or she could eat another cookie.” 😂😂😂 Such a great line!
Thanks for reading. I appreciate hearing what sticks. 😻