tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post2947166675302251844..comments2023-09-25T00:28:52.714-07:00Comments on Flashlight Commentary: Twain's End by Lynn CullenErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17542174578278020919noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post-58736233130684534502016-01-04T20:31:35.107-08:002016-01-04T20:31:35.107-08:00You're welcome Lynn! Thank you so much for sto...You're welcome Lynn! Thank you so much for stopping by and offering us a behind the scenes glimpse at your work!<br /><br />Mrs. Poe is one of my favorite biographic pieces Colleen. I hope you enjoy Twain's End too. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542174578278020919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post-48369005900588470412016-01-04T18:09:32.901-08:002016-01-04T18:09:32.901-08:00I loved Mrs. Poe as well and am excited to read Tw...I loved Mrs. Poe as well and am excited to read Twain's End. Thank you for the great review, as always, Erin!Colleen Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976640192696124574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post-87414279509806017152016-01-04T10:23:22.659-08:002016-01-04T10:23:22.659-08:00Erin, thank you for taking the time to examine my ...Erin, thank you for taking the time to examine my novel so carefully. I'm complimented that you gave it such deep thought. I'm pleased that you so well understood how Clara's inner turmoil was the bellwether of Twain's downfall. In real life, the damage he did to his daughter foretold the damage he would do to himself and shed light on his relationships with other loved ones. When first thinking about writing about Twain, I considered telling the story through Clara's eyes, but turned away after I got to know Isabel Lyon. I couldn't bear for this woman who gave her all to Twain to remain infamous through the ages. To this day, some people take Twain's demented "Ashcroft-Lyon Manuscript" as the truth and dismiss this hardworking, bright woman as being an untrustworthy alcoholic. Isabel Lyon's lifespan alone disputes that--what alcoholic lives to be 94? I was infuriated that he destroyed this exceptionally capable woman by using his position of power--who would believe her vs. the most beloved man in the world? The truth wasn't enough to save Isabel Lyon during her lifetime. It was important to me to try to right that wrong.<br /><br />Thank you again, Erin, for sharing your insights with your readers about Twain's End and Mrs. Poe. I enjoy your writing and am always interested in what you have to say.<br /><br />Love,<br />Lynn<br />Lynn Cullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073183350953588677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post-54595914111161878802016-01-04T08:28:29.678-08:002016-01-04T08:28:29.678-08:00Thank you! Both books are wonderful. You won't...Thank you! Both books are wonderful. You won't be disappointed!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542174578278020919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401206057844716266.post-39952998255806405492016-01-04T07:08:35.453-08:002016-01-04T07:08:35.453-08:00Great review Erin! I have this book in my want-to-...Great review Erin! I have this book in my want-to-read-list and I hope someday to have the pleasure of reading this one and Mrs. Poe! :)Magdalenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628646942194002202noreply@blogger.com