Then there are those big fears that stop us from finishing or perhaps even starting a novel: what will mom think? Or am I “allowed” to find inspiration in the stories of others, or other cultures? In short, do I have the right to tell this story? I wrestled over this question for years as I wrote this novel, and put my final thoughts into
this blog.
Perhaps “wrestled” isn’t a strong enough word. As Mitch would tell you, I
agonized over this question, as so many of us do. So when I received
this review by Metis writer and editor Dene Moore, I actually wept I felt such relief.