Elisa Schappell, the autor of 'Use Me' is quoted on the cover of Springtime On Mars by Susan Woodring as saying, "Full of wit and charm...Woodring is a writer full of great promise. One to watch."
Not often do I find myself agreeing to quotes on a book, especially from a new author that has jumped into publishing short story collections (correction, this is Woodrings' second book, the first, a novel.). This time I find myself wondering when Ms. Woodrings' next book will be on the shelves so I can run right out to purchase it.
The stories are all set in my home state of North Carolina, so I feel a strong kinship for the author and her characters. Honest, down to earth, and totally believable, I want to know more about them. My only dissapointment with this book is the abrupt endings of stories. I find myself drawn in, immersed in the moments I am able to share with these people, because Woodring makes them into 'people', not just characters to fill pages.
There are endings which will make many readers go, "huh?, I don't get it." But, I get it. Woodring has given us glimpses, stolen instances which we have no right to be in on and made them into wonderfully woven tales that snap shut before we can get to know the characters too well.
Brilliant. My mind wanders on after the end, forming my own idea and finishing the story of their lives. We have taken for granted having the endings pre-made, Susan Woodring brings back the art of allowing the reader to use their imagination.
Thank you, Susan.
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