Hi, I liked the imagery and how well you’ve structured your essay and also your calls to action. This was a line that resonates: “I’ve never been a particularly fast or agile fellow, preferring the library to track and field.”
Thanks Sul, it means a lot pal. It's definitely a very new format for me and a hard story to tell, so I'm very glad you enjoyed it. Hope to catch up soon :)
Hi, I liked the imagery and how well you’ve structured your essay and also your calls to action. This was a line that resonates: “I’ve never been a particularly fast or agile fellow, preferring the library to track and field.”
Haha thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed that line :)
This was a really enjoyable read, Tommy! So beautifully written with super vivid imagery. Loved it!
Thank you Chinwe. I appreciate you taking the time to read my writing. Means a lot :)
I got shot playing the equivalent of Nicky Nine Doors when I was a kid--as harrowing as your experience was, we both got off lucky!
I can't believe I missed this comment Chris.
Your experience sounds terrifying. Perhaps essay material for the future, but perhaps not.
I'm planning to iterate this essay based on your feedback, once I find time amidst the WOP chaos.
Thank you for taking the time to read, connect with me and give such thoughtful feedback. I appreciate you.
It happened too fast to be terrifying, Tommy, but it did hurt!
I was lucky, he only grazed my knee, so the bullet produced an intense burning sensation and didn't cripple me. All good!
Really enjoyed your essay and look forward to reading what you post next!
Really great switch up from the usual newsletters Tommy. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Thanks Sul, it means a lot pal. It's definitely a very new format for me and a hard story to tell, so I'm very glad you enjoyed it. Hope to catch up soon :)
Thank you Alison :)
Storytelling is a very new skill for me, so I'm glad I did a somewhat decent job at painting the picture.
It was a difficult story to tell, but I've found that writing about the past can be healing in many ways. I appreciate your support.