Rose's unsolicited advice habit is intersting because it shows how ethical living becomes performative when forced on others. The tension between genuine care and control is wher the character gets complex. Once had a family member who did the same thing, it was more about showing their moral superiority than actually helping.
“Sleep when the baby sleeps” might not be wild advice on it’s own but when I’m deep in the postpartum trenches battling crippling anxiety with a baby that wont sleep for more then an hour at a time it’s up there!
The Hitch was laugh out loud funny and so well written! I’m curious whether the book idea started with the premise / plot arc or the protagonist and/or Hazel. And then how did it develop from those initial points?
Rose's unsolicited advice habit is intersting because it shows how ethical living becomes performative when forced on others. The tension between genuine care and control is wher the character gets complex. Once had a family member who did the same thing, it was more about showing their moral superiority than actually helping.
“Sleep when the baby sleeps” might not be wild advice on it’s own but when I’m deep in the postpartum trenches battling crippling anxiety with a baby that wont sleep for more then an hour at a time it’s up there!
The Hitch was laugh out loud funny and so well written! I’m curious whether the book idea started with the premise / plot arc or the protagonist and/or Hazel. And then how did it develop from those initial points?
Thanks for the question, Robin. It started with Rose and her frustration at not being able to see her nephew as much as she liked. Hazel came later!