Noah’s Novel Notes
You did it! Esme Lorraine Jenkins, you have drafted your first novel.
And I stand in awe at your talent, my love.
I fear my POVs will be drastically overshadowed by you, but I am not complaining.
I will rise to the challenge. I pray we make each other better for the rest of our lives.
It’s been an honor to write this novel alongside you.
The ONLY suggestion I have here at the end is to consider a circular ending to really drive home the theme of the novel.
As you have it now, with BE and BN getting married and honeymooning in Bora Bora, is fantastic.
But, I think we can elevate it. I’ve heard chirpings in the book world that readers are tired of stories ending with engagements or weddings, so why don’t we fast forward through those things and show the characters doing a small part of life together?
How do they interact with each other now that they are married?
What glimpse can you give to show that BE has embraced her true nature and is romancing her reality?
Drive that home since it’s a central theme.
As my mom used to say, there is beauty in the bramble.
Show me the characters' beautiful life, even in the bramble.
I know our bramble is beautiful.
I’m typing this as I sit next to you while you read, and now I think it’s time we put the book down and cuddle. I miss your touch, my love.