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Caryn Cordova's avatar

About one hundred years after this story was set, I remember traveling across the pass from eastern Washington. When I left, the mountainsides were covered with timber. When I returned, they were bare. It was horrifying. I remember an outcry that resulted in some regulations, but it was still too much, too damaging. I am curious about Timberline, but I am also curious about your upcoming historical work on this issue. Thank you for pursuing this!

Komal Kadav's avatar

I am an ardent believer of conservation over annihilation for temporary, superficial gains. You weaved the concept of trees and human attributes in an extraordinary manner. More people need to remember this! Thank you for sharing this, Jay. 💚

Jay Allen Ford's avatar

Thank you, Komal. That means a great deal. “Conservation over annihilation” is exactly the tension I hoped would come through — what we choose to preserve says as much about us as what we choose to take. ~ Keep on Writing

WritingWithWater's avatar

i love this so much.....i love trees so much....i also love humans so much. thank you for this one

Jay Allen Ford's avatar

You are very welcome. It is a huge part of my book and the world I have created. I will do my best to honor both as I move forward.

sergioflow's avatar

— Mortimer.

Yes, Messir?

It seems

this author understands forests.

And what is so unusual about that?

Most people

understand only the axe.

Jay Allen Ford's avatar

What an awesome compliment! Thank you so much!