Posing for Rodin

by Charles S McGrail, Melody Burnam (Photographer)

Collection of insight and observations about life. Poetry

65 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2016

About the author

C. S. McGrail is, with little exception, a life long resident of Central New York.
Having abandoned the wayward, hobo activities of his youth, Charlie now spends as much time as possible cloistered in the lowland pasture of Harbor Brook Creek; flirting with bagpipes, and plotting the glorious rise of his ink stained empire. He has also effectively, if somewhat begrudgingly, settled into the American tax structure. He chops wood, spies on trespassing wild life, and although much less prolifically than he would have hoped, still manages a steady out pour of hopes, fears, dreams, and questions, all captured in written form.

Reviews

[Donna Tartt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the book’s themes of passion and vulnerability; the club’s discussion added even more depth

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book’s exploration of creative struggle hit home for me; hearing other members’ experiences at the club was eye-opening.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

C.S.M.’s prose captures the vulnerability of being both artist and muse unforgettable.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most evocative and thought-provoking reads our club has featured this year.

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was impressed by how relatable the struggles in the book felt; the discussion at the club really highlighted different perspectives.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was struck by the tenderness and vulnerability in Posing for Rodin during our discussion at the Chicago LGBTQ Book Club Meetup.

[walker Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kept thinking about the ending long after our discussion; we had such a deep conversation about the characters’ decisions.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The vulnerability in the story felt so real to me; it was fascinating to hear everyone’s different takes during our club chat.

[Brenda Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the quiet, intimate moments between the characters; our discussion helped me see just how layered the storytelling really was.

[Danny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I related so much to the book’s theme of self-expression. Hearing how others in the club interpreted it gave me a whole new perspective.

[Hammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The tension and intimacy throughout the book really stood out to me, it sparked some of the most meaningful reflections I’ve heard at club

[Ariel Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how Posing for Rodin explored that fine line between inspiration and desire when we talked about it in the club, everyone had such unique takes.

[Ariel Bernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way the characters dealt with their emotions really struck a chord with me. Chicago LGBTQ Book Club had such an open, honest conversation about it.

[Mary Gyln · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t get over the subtle details in the studio scenes; we were all amazed by how vividly everything was described.