Such a nice break from politics, thanks!

2. It would be hard for a novelist to imagine a more telling scene in the larger story of our moment in which a privileged old man can’t say enough to be racist, can’t break enough laws to be incarcerated, can’t fail enough to be a failure and can’t be stupid enough to be stupid.

Very reasonable. If you are self-publishing, I would go full throttle—traditional, clean up the first thirty to fifty pages.

It was supposed to be different this time.

I grew up in a small town and always regretted certain aspects of elementary education —the reading requirements. Wuthering Heights is one that wasn't.

What you desire to read twice is only a gem—the pull back into the story means you were captured in the first place—and perhaps want a second round.

Whatever that means.

Breaks my heart

Always have an editor go through work—traditional or self publishing.

Reedsy is a highly respected company—you’d be in the right hands.

Lovely!