Reviews

“Essays, short stories and poetry impose rigorous demands on both the writer and the reader. Attention must be paid; every observation and explanation is necessarily compact, but must be lyrical and full of meaning without the lazy comfort of lengthy exposition. I Won't Keep You fulfills all of these demands. And it is so alive, so aware of the human body moving through the physical world. I must lean on the overused phrase, "a feast for the senses" to describe my delight in reading this collection by Trilety Wade. Read it and then take a walk and look around you with your mind's eye refreshed and invigorated. Highly recommended.”

— Cheryl Karnes, via Amazon

"I Won't Keep You: Short Essays and Little Fictions" by Trilety G. Wade is a book of refreshing perspectives on memorable moments in life, whether fiction or nonfiction. The writing throughout the book is silky smooth, intelligent, intriguing, thoughtful, and top notch. And whether a story was personally relatable to me or not, I found each to hold a surprise element that would make me laugh, or smile, or reflect, or give me that great AHA moment. Wade's book has definitely left me wanting more!”

— Lois Thomas, via Amazon

“Reading this book will delight you and transport you to 34 different worlds. As someone who mostly reads novels it was exciting to read these short form essays and short stories. It keeps you on your toes as you are immersed in so many different narratives, perspectives, and experiences. If you love words and word play this is definitely a book you should read. The sometimes whimsical, sometimes profound, sometimes breathtaking way of wording the narratives together is poetic. It is a joy to read, I highly recommend!”

— Kristin Lubbert, via Amazon

“Prepare to be swept away by this collection of short stories that showcases Ms. Wade’s remarkable talent. From the poignant to the profound, these stories explore the human condition with a deft touch and a keen eye for detail. She weaves tales of young promiscuity, loss, hope, and reeled me right in with the first story describing Mother angst. (most of us age 50 and up can relate to the love/hate Mom saga) She has a voice that is both lyrical and powerful. This is a book to savor, to reread, and to share. Go buy it!!!”

— Jeffrey L., via Goodreads