*imagines thunderous applause
amidst “ooh’s” and “ahh’s”…*
*four-legged, furry muse tosses psychiatrist’s
appointment card on the keyboard and suggests going a few hours early*
My dog’s opinion aside, I’m sure there are some of you out there who
would like to know the meaning/story/explanation behind The Hushing Days title.
(At least allow me this illusion.)
While I’ve had the title bouncing around in my head for a while, it
wasn’t until I wrote the novel’s brief Prelude the other day that I knew I had
to go for it.
“Hush the children. Extinguish the light…” This is the first line of that Prelude.
It is a short scene of a man who witnesses the arrival of the 10,000 British
troops on Long Island from his home’s window one night in August 1776. His
apprehension and terror are palpable. The war has arrived on his doorstep and
life for his family will never be the same. The occupation of New York City has
begun.
Hence, the hushing-thing.
Got it?
I hope so. Because even though I just made a mess of explaining it, the
Prelude is really cool.
Trust me.
Trust the hushing…
*dog noses that darn appointment
card again*
Yeah, yeah, I’m going.
Until tomorrow…
Chloe
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