Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (NancyLocke) — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:21:15 GMT

>>> That understanding that love is never without risks

To me that was a defining moment in the book!!!

I think Alex had unconditional love for his family and that enabled them to move forward after he was gone. Alex touched Rebecca's heart too, even though she hadn't met him so he did have a huge impact in this story. She had gone through tremendous pain and an identity crisis just as the story began. It's much easier to hide away so the world...

Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (Deidre Knight) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:52:24 GMT

I'm thinking of creating a kind of reader's guide for this book and posting the questions on my site. Here's a question that I'd love to hear your thoughts on--or, rather, a few questions:
--Is Alex truly dead throughout this book? And does being alive mean that a character must still be walking the planet? In other words, did you feel that Alex was as vital a character on the canvas as Michael, Rebecca and Andrea? Does he prod and challenge Rebecca as surely as if he...

Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (Deidre Knight) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:34:47 GMT

starmuser wrote:
Deidre, when you began the book, did you know that was how it would begin? Or did the opening find you over time. I can't say I've ever read a more compelling first line. We're immediately drawn into Rebecca's plight....truly wanted to wrap the woman up into a protective hug.
I would love you to talk about your creative process as you crafted the opening pages of Butterfly Tattoo.
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Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (NancyLocke) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:31:17 GMT

Deidre, you have such a gift for understanding your characters. How have you become so wise? Have you always been this perceptive? It truly is a gift. You walked the reader through many thoughts and concerns while this poignant story was woven into a beautiful, harmonious tapestry. I read the epilogue with such a feeling of peace that I know BUTTERFLY TATTOO will leave an imprint on my heart.

How did you bring the elements of this story together? What sparked your muse?

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Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (starmuser) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:09:39 GMT

Butterfly grabbed me from the first line...and what a first line it was. Deidre, when you began the book, did you know that was how it would begin? Or did the opening find you over time. I can't say I've ever read a more compelling first line. We're immediately drawn into Rebecca's plight....truly wanted to wrap the woman up into a protective hug. Yet, we know from the get go that she's not a helpless victim, rather a survivor with the determination to overcome a...

Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (Deidre Knight) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:34:04 GMT

Let's get it started! Who wants to jump in first? Or should I do the honors and talk about writing the book?

Re: Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (Deidre Knight) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:08:05 GMT

THanks for opening the thread, Nancy! There's been so much buzz and discussion about this book already (I am feeling HUGELY blessed, let me tell you), that I thought it was about time we opened a discussion thread where spoilers would be okay. So here we are! Hope you'll come into the thread and really let us know what you think. What disturbed you about the book (if anything), what moved you. The good and the bad, etc...I'm eager to discuss this book of my heart! Hugs!...

Butterfly Tattoo Discussion Thread (with spoilers!)

feeds@yuku.com (NancyLocke) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:51:02 GMT

If you have read Deidre Knight's compelling BUTTERFLY TATTOO, please share what you thought of the story. Did you enjoy the read? What did you think of the characters? Which scenes were your favorites? What particularly struck your emotions? Did you enjoy reading this book in first person? How did you connect with this book?

We would love to hear your thoughts...please join in the discussion. :D

Hugs, Nancys