First and foremost, let me say that “pussy” is not a regular word of my vocabulary.

That said, I am a writer. Sometimes characters say things that we authors would never say.

Tomorrow, I embark on an adventure I’ve not yet experienced in my journey toward publication: a writers conference. Truth be told, I’m terrified. I’ve got an appointment with an agent to review the query letter I’ve written for the book that is not yet ready to submit, and another read-and-critique appointment with a published author. One would think I’d be more nervous about the query letter appointment. After all, it’s a real, live agent.

Alas, it is not the appointment with which I am most concerned. Why? Because during my other appointment, I’ll be reading aloud the first two pages of my novel, in which my main character’s French lover informs her: “You have a world-class pussy.”

Never mind the other 45 lines; I am mortified by this one. But I am also enamored of it. So if I’m going to allow myself to be critiqued –

2 thoughts on “critiques: don’t be a pussy

  1. So exciting. Any experience you get, positive or negative will be steps in the right direction of your goal. And your no pussy. You will do great!

  2. Ha, ha, I wish I could be there! I’m sure it’ll go fine – and it is a great line indeed. I look forward to the report – good luck!

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