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sinkwriterIn 2005, I was recommended to read a piece of X-Files fan fiction online. I enjoyed it so much, I felt compelled to send the author an email with my compliments. Here's a snippet:
"I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your work. You have a great gift for character and character motivation, and I admire it immensely... You have an understanding of human nature and motivations, of 'human choices' and difficulties, of their flaws and their triumphs, and of the many shades of 'grey' in people. So your interpretations of these characters come across as very real."
I didn't expect a reply, or if she did write back, I expected it to be a quick "Thanks!" Instead, she gifted me with an insightful, thoughtful response, which opened up to a thorough discussion between us about characters and story. And the conversation kept on going...
Eventually, our chats switched to getting to know one another beyond writery interests, and we became good friends, me in Illinois, her in Oregon.
She found delight and fascination in even the smallest of things, through her writing and her photography or even just sending me a quick email telling me about some new thing she'd tried to make or do.
I had the pleasure of knowing Susan for almost 10 years. Not nearly enough time!
This year marks 7 years since her passing (way too soon), and I miss her fun friendship, her writing mentorship, and her wise counsel.
Monday March 16 would have been her birthday, and I just wanted to put it out there in the universe. She is not forgotten. She was a great friend, and I was privileged to know her.
"I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your work. You have a great gift for character and character motivation, and I admire it immensely... You have an understanding of human nature and motivations, of 'human choices' and difficulties, of their flaws and their triumphs, and of the many shades of 'grey' in people. So your interpretations of these characters come across as very real."
I didn't expect a reply, or if she did write back, I expected it to be a quick "Thanks!" Instead, she gifted me with an insightful, thoughtful response, which opened up to a thorough discussion between us about characters and story. And the conversation kept on going...
Eventually, our chats switched to getting to know one another beyond writery interests, and we became good friends, me in Illinois, her in Oregon.
She found delight and fascination in even the smallest of things, through her writing and her photography or even just sending me a quick email telling me about some new thing she'd tried to make or do.
I had the pleasure of knowing Susan for almost 10 years. Not nearly enough time!
This year marks 7 years since her passing (way too soon), and I miss her fun friendship, her writing mentorship, and her wise counsel.
Monday March 16 would have been her birthday, and I just wanted to put it out there in the universe. She is not forgotten. She was a great friend, and I was privileged to know her.
