Hi Readers,
Thank you for being ever so patient with me! Chapters 20 and 21 are now published, titled “Masked” and “Unmasked.”
These chapters were the most challenging to write thus far. These chapters take place in Renée’a New York apartment after he meets her family.
Putting myself in Denny and Renée’s shoes and analyzing the depth of their relationship was very important to me. Also, accurately portraying the struggles that Denny has gone through from his life-changing injury was incredibly important to me. This involved a lot of education and research. I watched numerous interviews and even chatted with people recovering from spinal cord injuries. My goal was to portray him authentically as possible. I also wanted to showcase Renée as somebody who is compassionate, open-minded, and reassuring.
I had moments where I cried while writing these chapters. I could feel their emotions so strongly. I can only imagine if it were real, how hard their conversation must have been when the mask truly came off.
I feel so much pride for Ren and Den. I look forward to see them grow together in the chapters to come.
Happy Reading!! (And don’t forget to vote!)
-DK