Rewrite of Redwood Summer chapter 15, a novel of 1990 San Jose. In this chapter the main character receives life changing news. Only two more chapters to rewrite and repost. I've spent a lot of time rewriting this novel, and maybe Redwood Summer will never come to anything, but everytime I work on it I … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 15 (repost)
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Redwood Summer Chapter 13 (repost)
Chapter 13 of Redwood Summer, a novel of 1990 San Jose. Of all the 17 chapters, this one has been the most challenging. At first I thought this chapter was all about the clash between the two main characters, but now I've come to realize that it's more of a breakup. No doubt I'll revisit … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 13 (repost)
Redwood Summer Chapter 11 (repost)
via Redwood Summer Chapter 11 Rewrite of chapter 11 of Redwood Summer, a novel of 1990 San Jose. The setting of this chapter is Jason's workplace, a satellite imaging company. The workplace is abuzz because of a visit they received from a group of businessmen who are rumored to be interested in buying the company. … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 11 (repost)
Redwood Summer Chapter 9 (repost)
Rewrite of chapter 9 for Redwood Summer. In this chapter Jason, the main character, and his friends Randy and Brian are driving home after seeing a movie, but what's really happening is the growing apart of Jason and Randy. The breakdown that happens to Jason's car is symbolic, not only of the relationship between Jason … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 9 (repost)
Redwood Summer Chapter 8 (repost)
Reposting of Redwood Summer chapter 8 after giving it a rewrite. It isn't too different from earlier version, just more expanded. In this chapter, Jason, the character, is having dinner with his entire family and his girlfriend, and it's the last truly happy moment for him in the novel. After this chapter, the downward descent … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 8 (repost)
Redwood Summer Chapter 5 (repost)
Rewrite of chapter 5. The scene is the morning after a glorious party, and the end of the first third of the novel. Everyone is hungover but happy, and the story reaches a peak at the end of this chapter, after which is the downward slide to its ultimate fate. via Redwood Summer Chapter 5
Redwood Summer Chapter 4 (repost)
Just gave chapter 4 a rewrite, the party scene. One of the inspirations for this chapter is the party scene from The Great Gatsby. Not that I'm at that level of expertise, but learn from the best. What struck me about the party scene from Gatsby is that it's so ethereal it almost seems unreal, … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 4 (repost)
Redwood Summer Chapter 17
The parties, family gatherings, career change, leaving of school, ordeals, dispersal of friends to their separate lives, and all the other life events of the past year ran through Jason's mind as he continued to look out the passenger side window from a work truck. He gazed at the southern mountain range in the distance … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 17
Redwood Summer Chapter 8
“It’s amazing what two years can do,” Kathy said. “When I first showed up in San Luis two years ago I was a different person, just a kid. And in two years I’ll be making my way out into the world.” “Unless you go for a master’s,” David said. “We’ll see,” Kathy said noncommittally. “But … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 8
