My favourite part in stories like this is the line “Went down to the courthouse. I paid the $425.” I can’t even remember how much I paid in the shop yesterday :)
He is SO good at recalling specific details that add color, credibility and authenticity to his stories. That is just the kind of bureaucratic detail that says so much. I remember I paid $650 for my wedding and $750 for the shoes. Gotta be the only man in history whose shoes were more expensive than my entire wedding
Very intriguing heartbreaking human story about love and loss, so beautifully narrated! You captured the complexity, joy, and sadness of Life beyond our control. Thank you!! Love your writing!
Thank you, Sandy. You always take the time to read — figured you couldn’t miss this since it’s so personal. We love Coleman. I do think this love story is a movie. 100%. Now that I have this platform I know 1000s read each piece, including producers and executives etc. Fingers crossed someone “gets it”. I would watch this movie 100%. It may be more indie. Something that wins awards at Sundance. But Coleman’s story is GOLD. As he would say: “Inshallah!” “God willing!”
Thank you for sharing this so honestly. It’s a reminder that sometimes the holiest thing we can do is love someone enough to let them go, and keep looking for ways to bring joy into the world anyway. What a story!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I’m so happy you enjoyed. I mostly write fiction on here. But I’ve wanted to tell Coleman’s story for years. One fiction piece that is about identity and our choices in life is “interdimensional beings”. Keep in touch!
Haha. Well, first of all. I’m a New Yorker. Second of all, I am all about capturing authentic voices. So, no. But I do appreciate you reading anyway and glad you enjoyed!
I’m not sure how you met Coleman and how you kept track of him on his many adventures, you could have met him anywhere! Maybe we all know him. He served us a drink in a dive bar in Miami or in Vegas tossing dice. He is a larger than life character and I wouldn’t be surprised if the story turns into something dealing with the FBI or Interpol but it didn’t, it’s a global romance a heart bursting transforming love. A love story I’m still rooting for! Who are you casting a the lead?
Ha, it’s a good question I haven’t asked myself yet! This little interview is the first step in this one. Let’s see how people respond. I’d love to tell this story, but I wonder if people will shy away as anything dealing with these topics is inherently political in some way. I don’t know. Would love to see who responds and figure it out.
My favourite part in stories like this is the line “Went down to the courthouse. I paid the $425.” I can’t even remember how much I paid in the shop yesterday :)
He is SO good at recalling specific details that add color, credibility and authenticity to his stories. That is just the kind of bureaucratic detail that says so much. I remember I paid $650 for my wedding and $750 for the shoes. Gotta be the only man in history whose shoes were more expensive than my entire wedding
It’s probably because he experiences things with strong emotional intensity. What turns into memory is whatever has emotion attached to it.
That makes sense! He’s one of the best storytellers I’ve ever met.
Very intriguing heartbreaking human story about love and loss, so beautifully narrated! You captured the complexity, joy, and sadness of Life beyond our control. Thank you!! Love your writing!
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Thank you CONNIE! So happy you enjoyed. I have wanted to tell Coleman’s story for YEARS.
Hilarious!!
Thank you so much for reading! 🙏🏻
Amaaaazing!! This really needs to be produced on screen! Could be the start of the big one!!!! You’re the best, Max Winter! 😍
Thank you, Sandy. You always take the time to read — figured you couldn’t miss this since it’s so personal. We love Coleman. I do think this love story is a movie. 100%. Now that I have this platform I know 1000s read each piece, including producers and executives etc. Fingers crossed someone “gets it”. I would watch this movie 100%. It may be more indie. Something that wins awards at Sundance. But Coleman’s story is GOLD. As he would say: “Inshallah!” “God willing!”
Amazing work <3
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
Coleman has a very unique voice. Eat Pray Love from a male perspective. I just wish for a happy ending... maybe, someday, he and his ex will remarry.
I really wish that would happen, the poor guy. But it seems unlikely. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!
Thank you for sharing this so honestly. It’s a reminder that sometimes the holiest thing we can do is love someone enough to let them go, and keep looking for ways to bring joy into the world anyway. What a story!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I’m so happy you enjoyed. I mostly write fiction on here. But I’ve wanted to tell Coleman’s story for years. One fiction piece that is about identity and our choices in life is “interdimensional beings”. Keep in touch!
I'd lose the effenheimers, but otherwise a good story
Haha. Well, first of all. I’m a New Yorker. Second of all, I am all about capturing authentic voices. So, no. But I do appreciate you reading anyway and glad you enjoyed!
If I may and thank you Max https://richarddonnelly.substack.com/p/fck-you
This aligns with my perspective on this topic. https://substack.com/@maxwinterstories/note/c-174524828?r=292pvs&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Ha. So funny you wrote a whole piece about this! Well I appreciate your perspective but we can kindly agree to disagree.
That was the best story I have read on Substack. I sat down to work and couldn't stop reading.
I’m not sure how you met Coleman and how you kept track of him on his many adventures, you could have met him anywhere! Maybe we all know him. He served us a drink in a dive bar in Miami or in Vegas tossing dice. He is a larger than life character and I wouldn’t be surprised if the story turns into something dealing with the FBI or Interpol but it didn’t, it’s a global romance a heart bursting transforming love. A love story I’m still rooting for! Who are you casting a the lead?
Ha, it’s a good question I haven’t asked myself yet! This little interview is the first step in this one. Let’s see how people respond. I’d love to tell this story, but I wonder if people will shy away as anything dealing with these topics is inherently political in some way. I don’t know. Would love to see who responds and figure it out.
I got a text to watch South Park last night. It definitely put a political spotlight on light on the Saudis!