Last week I asked the question. One reader suggested that I make Richard more human and emphasize that although he was hurt by Carol’s engagement to Jim, he was more than willing to help Jim find his brother’s killer. Most readers felt that Richard would not help it anyway because of his loss of Carol to Jim. Some suggested that Richard would not talk to Carol and would hang up as soon as he heard her voice. One reader suggested that if Richard would not talk to Carol, Jim should attempt to speak to him. That reader didn’t say it Richard would talk to Jim, but another reader suggested that Richard would not talk to Jim.
I like the first suggestion. I am beginning to run out of space in the novel – the word count is getting too high. However, I think I can do it you just a few words.
