March 19, 2022

Behind the Cut – Revisions

Behind the Cut – Revisions
Behind the Cut – Revisions
Not About Lumberjacks
Behind the Cut – Revisions
Left side of image: cross section of a cut tree stump. Text reads "Behind the Cut - The Not About Lumberjacks Companion." Right side of image: Books on a table in front of a window. Text reads "Revisions - Commentary by: Christopher Gronlund."

It’s not uncommon for people to assume stories are a reflection of the author — especially stories in which an author features a writer as a protagonist. “Revisions” is about a writer who was raised by a single mother. Some people who know me mentioned they felt it was heavily influenced by my mother.

I discuss where my life is similar to the protagonist in the story and…how our situations and views greatly differ.

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