Always love hearing about your writing life and what you're musing through! Also, the plethora of Olivias reminds me of how Jenny Holiday realized she had characters make grilled cheese in almost all of her books and then she started doing it intentionally going forward as an Easter egg. So maybe you should consider naming a minor character Olivia as your thing!
Yes! I’ve subscribed to so many newsletters recently even if I know I don’t have time to read them all. They’re just very soothing to me/much better for my brain
This encyclopedia idea is SO GOOD because I've already tried to name so many side characters Liz, for example. ALSO you know I loved The Wedding People although I will say that I did NOT know about the suicide stuff going in -- and while I agree that I loved the way it was addressed throughout the book, it did hit me a little hard, the not knowing of it all.
Absolutely, like OOF if there was ever a need for a trigger warning? But I feel like…literary books don’t do them? But I could be wrong. And imagining all your Liz side characters is making me lol. Your encyclopedia would be SO GOOD
!!! Anita, thank you so much for the shout-out. Both sweating and happy to know that when I hit send on these things there really is someone on the other side reading 🥹❤️ I'm so looking forward to more of your words and thoughts here, too.
Also, I desperately need this encyclopedia. Lately, I've been searching for names in the eBook versions of my books, which...that is nowhere near as good as what you have here.
this newsletter was great. sending lots of love from the UK <3
I love your openness and raw honesty. It helps people feel less alone.
This is such a kind and reassuring thing to say. Thank you 🧡
You're welcome 💜
Always love hearing about your writing life and what you're musing through! Also, the plethora of Olivias reminds me of how Jenny Holiday realized she had characters make grilled cheese in almost all of her books and then she started doing it intentionally going forward as an Easter egg. So maybe you should consider naming a minor character Olivia as your thing!
Ohhhh I think I remember that Jenny Holiday tidbit, which is SO GOOD. Thank you as always for your support Leigh; hope you’re doing okay! 🧡
I am convinced that it is time to bring back blogging (even if we call it a Substack). Long form, deep dive, thoughts, rambles, we'll talk it all!
Yes! I’ve subscribed to so many newsletters recently even if I know I don’t have time to read them all. They’re just very soothing to me/much better for my brain
This encyclopedia idea is SO GOOD because I've already tried to name so many side characters Liz, for example. ALSO you know I loved The Wedding People although I will say that I did NOT know about the suicide stuff going in -- and while I agree that I loved the way it was addressed throughout the book, it did hit me a little hard, the not knowing of it all.
Absolutely, like OOF if there was ever a need for a trigger warning? But I feel like…literary books don’t do them? But I could be wrong. And imagining all your Liz side characters is making me lol. Your encyclopedia would be SO GOOD
!!! Anita, thank you so much for the shout-out. Both sweating and happy to know that when I hit send on these things there really is someone on the other side reading 🥹❤️ I'm so looking forward to more of your words and thoughts here, too.
Also, I desperately need this encyclopedia. Lately, I've been searching for names in the eBook versions of my books, which...that is nowhere near as good as what you have here.
Happy 3 years to Love & Other Disasters!
Thank you!! And yes, I truly LOVE your newsletters Lauren! They are so well crafted.
A character encyclopedia is such a good idea!! I have rosters for my teams, but never thought to put everyone all in one place!
The rosters though, that’s so special too 😭