A novelist writes a novel, and people read it. But reading is a solitary act. While it may elicit a varied and personal response, the communal nature of the audience is like having five hundred people read your novel and respond to it at the same time. I find that thrilling.
Denise clung to the feel of his hands as she pushed at her panic. It's okay. You're safe. . . and this has got to be the ugliest couch ever.