Review Detail of DAGseesTrue in Maybe Mine
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This novel grabbed me from the first chapter - LivChanin’s plot, character development, setting, wordplay, and brilliantly-believable psychological and compelling romantic narrative combine to make this my favorite new work of the year. I laugh, cry, mourn, swoon and share my care & concern during each moment of this compelling story. I find myself re-reading chapters nit only because they are beautifully craftes, but also because I just can’t wait for the next chapter to be released! DAG P.S. One delightful detail I must mention is that even the charming names of the protagonists - Derek & Layla - fills my heart with joy. For those who love rock & roll music history, look up the early work of guitarist & singer Eric Clapton and his friends in the band called “Derek & the Dominoes” and there you will find their now-mega-classic song “Layla” (1970). Did LivChanin honor Derek & Layla or it simply a musical miracle? The author need not say - I’m okay with letting a mystery remain a mystery!
Maybe Mine
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Lol, LivChanin - of course I can’t hate Derek! I‘m downright fond of the man, even when he’s fit-throwing and flinging sarcasm like he’s flinging beads from a float at the Mardi Gras parade! I just figure Derek’s got a lot of talent and even more love to share, especially with the most lovable Layla on the face of this Earth! But yeah, poor Derek’s gonna have to learn that sarcasm is actually a form of aggression - and self-sabotage is never truly just about self - it ripples on out to sink others he cares about - others who’re just tryin’ to keep their heads above water…
LivChanin:I just saw this comment. So lovely. I’m so afraid that I’ve made you hate Derek…he really is sorry.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I am so glad you like the story so much. You hit the nail on the head with the names of the characters. The acoustic version of “Layla” was my inspiration, in particular because it makes me think of rain for some reason. That’s why I wrote the whole rain scene at the beginning. You get the grand prize for spotting that reference! ❤️❤️❤️
First, I am sorry about the typos in my previous review of Maybe Mine by talented author LivChanin. It appears that I became a bit too excited about this new novel to properly proof my own work. Sorry. However, it was a joy to learn that author LivChanin and I share a love for the song Layla by Derek (Eric Clapton) and the Dominoes. Yes, instrumental versions of Layla do inspire creativity…and if you listen ever so care-fully…you may even hear the rain pounding the sorely-wounded hearts of Derek and Layla in Maybe Mine.
DAGseesTrue:First, I am sorry about the typos in my previous review of Maybe Mine by talented author LivChanin. It appears that I became a bit too excited about this new novel to properly proof my own work. Sorry. However, it was a joy to learn that author LivChanin and I share a love for the song Layla by Derek (Eric Clapton) and the Dominoes. Yes, instrumental versions of Layla do inspire creativity…and if you listen ever so care-fully…you may even hear the rain pounding the sorely-wounded hearts of Derek and Layla in Maybe Mine.