What a complex character your Billy is. He and his mate Kenny do share something: an unwillingness to conform to the standard behaviour. I can't work him out. He competes. Therefore he presumably wants to win, to beat others. Yet seems to hold the victories very light, and moves on to another venture for the pleasure of learning how to do it. Perhaps loyalty to family is more important to Billy. And that's what anchored him? Hoping part 2 will reveal the solution to this enigma. In any case, it's a revealing story which also tells me a lot about life for some Australians during world war ii.
Thanks Jim. I’m working on finishing Part 2 right now. I know stories that capture a person are best: but thye take a lot more work. “Billy Boils Over” is next — and then for Part 3. So you’re in for a couple of treats: if I can do it.
best
Hugh
PS I hope you’ve found way to listen to the Fletch serial?
What a complex character your Billy is. He and his mate Kenny do share something: an unwillingness to conform to the standard behaviour. I can't work him out. He competes. Therefore he presumably wants to win, to beat others. Yet seems to hold the victories very light, and moves on to another venture for the pleasure of learning how to do it. Perhaps loyalty to family is more important to Billy. And that's what anchored him? Hoping part 2 will reveal the solution to this enigma. In any case, it's a revealing story which also tells me a lot about life for some Australians during world war ii.
Dear AH, Not an easy question to answer.
Maybe Billy himself should.
I hope all will be revealed soon in the next two Parts.
Working hard and constantly to write them. hugh
I reckon this is the type of story you do best.
Thanks Jim. I’m working on finishing Part 2 right now. I know stories that capture a person are best: but thye take a lot more work. “Billy Boils Over” is next — and then for Part 3. So you’re in for a couple of treats: if I can do it.
best
Hugh
PS I hope you’ve found way to listen to the Fletch serial?
Thanks, Hugh. I am going to try to get my grandkids to work on the Fletch business during the school holidays.