The selection of a subject is to the author what choice of position is to the general,--once skilfully determined, the battle is already half won. Of a few writers it may be said that they are popular in despite of their subjects--but of a great many more it may be observed that they are popular because of them.
I moved up beside Jamie. "I have to go. " She frowned at me. "Where?" I pressed a hand to the bottom of my belly. "My bladder. It-" Ah. " She gave a small laugh. "We interrupt this life-or-death situation for a pregnancy pee break. Don't see that in the movies, do you?