Since this book (Controversy) started, Will has mentioned throughout.
Chapter 7 — one of the steamier ones — shows us Brad and Will coming together in a flashback. As an author, it is nice to finally show the love growing between the two, even if it is a past love.
Will Fitzgerald is one of my stronger characters. In so many ways (in my mind, at least), he is very different than Brad, almost an opposite. Perhaps that is why they work so well together. It's also why the separation is so heartbreaking because the love was authentic.
Because I have so many things worked out in my head, I have no idea how readers will — or do — picture Will. Is he Brad's true love? Is he a total jerk for moving and not asking Brad to come along? And how will Brad's former partner affect his life moving forward? Can Brad find new love? Or was Will his once chance at the real deal?
Interestingly, a line from this chapter references Corey's statement: "Brad's in love." I didn't just make it up; it happened in Book Six, Laramie, Chapter 23. You can relive it here: Laramie, Chapter 23. So yeah, years ago when I wrote Laramie, I hadn't conceived of Will's character, but I set up something just in case I wrote a book about Brad one day. I like how it all fits.
Oh yeah, there is something else in this chapter — a three-way. As someone who writes love stories, it isn't really a scenario that I go to often. But here is a bit of insider info ... it won't be Brad's last. And I will leave you with that. And do you have any thoughts on them? Too dangerous? Completely hot? Messes things up?
Much more to come...
"Won't be Brad's last," hmm? Ok. Can't wait to see what that entails.
ReplyDeleteAs for how I see Will, I don't blame him for leaving; he was not being a jerk. I truly believe they thought they could carry on a a long range relationship.
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Your characters, Timothy, are so personable.
ReplyDeleteMyself, I can identify with Will, but reading and following the developments from Brad's perspective is ...educational. It reminds me that, to my shame, I usually pittied myself instead of the loves of my life when I moved far away for studies or work. (The first one gave up on me – and I never blamed him, just grieved. The second one didn't – and I am so grateful.)