tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post8396287258069430092..comments2024-03-10T05:18:37.521-04:00Comments on Stories From A Starry Sky: Writing: Kill Off Someone Who Counts.Teresa Cypherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-44426435843339472102015-05-21T08:47:34.539-04:002015-05-21T08:47:34.539-04:00Mums give the best advice right? It sounds like yo...Mums give the best advice right? It sounds like your mum is a real artistic facilitator! Luxury Apartments Guyhttp://www.thearmitage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-11832919348776706542015-04-29T06:27:43.639-04:002015-04-29T06:27:43.639-04:00It certainly seems to work for JK Rowling and Geor...It certainly seems to work for JK Rowling and George RR Martin! It's the ultimate way to pull those heartstrings, even if it is a little cruel! London Accountants Guyhttp://www.carbonaccountancy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-42172212416160060652013-09-12T11:41:53.422-04:002013-09-12T11:41:53.422-04:00Killing off a well loved character is probably one...Killing off a well loved character is probably one of the most artistically brave things a writer can do, it's such a risk! Great post!Photography Guyhttp://www.frui.co.uk/creative_holidays/painting_for_the_petrifiednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-11092467210727820122012-08-13T13:00:55.882-04:002012-08-13T13:00:55.882-04:00Hi Janette :-) So glad to see you! I
Killing of...Hi Janette :-) So glad to see you! I<br /><br />Killing off characters...it is a very powerful thing, and I don't know if any author's work has ever quite exemplified that so well as George R R Martin.<br /><br />I haven't read the books--my time is so scarce, lol, but I do indulge in the cable series. I was shocked at the end of season (book) one. I could see it set up the week before and didn't sneak a look at any forums. I just couldn't fathom that they'd kill off his character! But...by geez...they did! I was so angry, I swore I wasn't going to watch season 2...But, my nose was glued to the TV again. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words about my mom. I miss her, but part of her lives on--in the love and memories. There are dark writer's days, when that promise I made to her on her deathbed are the only thing that drives my writing forward. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-44163132723055658442012-08-12T21:43:49.445-04:002012-08-12T21:43:49.445-04:00Hi, Teresa:
This post reminds me of when I read t...Hi, Teresa:<br /><br />This post reminds me of when I read the first book of Game of Thrones. I will not reveal any spoilers, but will say that I was floored at the character chosen to be killed off. My first thought was that the series simply could not continue to be as good without this character. Luckily, I was wrong. ;-) When this very likable character was killed off, the personalities of then-supporting characters took center stage. It was a masterful decision by author George R. R. Martin!<br /><br />I wish you much success. Your mom sounds like she was a sweet, very supportive parent. Brings a tear to my eye.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JanetteJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-65729818891653062292012-07-27T10:21:02.362-04:002012-07-27T10:21:02.362-04:00Hi, Botanist. That was a very succinct way of summ...Hi, Botanist. That was a very succinct way of summing it up. And I agree. My mom sure had her heels dug in, though. :-)<br />Nice to see you! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-40948758999767550112012-07-26T23:06:05.464-04:002012-07-26T23:06:05.464-04:00"Ever after is a time frame that lives in our..."Ever after is a time frame that lives in our hearts." You have the soul of a poet, Cemil. That is just downright beautiful! :-) Thanks for giving this a read, my friend. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-23016686632131027612012-07-26T23:02:57.739-04:002012-07-26T23:02:57.739-04:00:-) Yep, Dana! It does say a lot about my mom. I...:-) Yep, Dana! It does say a lot about my mom. I hope she has a shelf full of unread Harlequins waiting on her. Writing has its challenges,and killing off good people (to me) is one of them! It's pretty tough reading those scenes too. In that respect, I commend you on being able to read George R R Martin's books ;-) Thanks for visiting, dearie :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-52712477415540415412012-07-26T22:52:01.683-04:002012-07-26T22:52:01.683-04:00What kind words :-) Thank you. :-)What kind words :-) Thank you. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-1095490133853150082012-07-26T22:51:35.283-04:002012-07-26T22:51:35.283-04:00Hi Suzanne, thanks. It is hard to do. I think th...Hi Suzanne, thanks. It is hard to do. I think that if an author has fully immersed himself into writing a character,t hat there must be a sort of grieving process they go through. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-1473747155275117412012-07-26T21:54:34.927-04:002012-07-26T21:54:34.927-04:00It takes a lot of strength and determination, but ...It takes a lot of strength and determination, but you have to remember we are in the business of writing compelling fiction, and "happily ever after" isn't compelling unless it's been blood, sweat, and tears all the way there.<br /><br />Without knowing the story, it sounds like you made the right choice for all the right reasons.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-1262485002383529512012-07-26T18:42:09.003-04:002012-07-26T18:42:09.003-04:00We all live happily some see it some don't. Ev...We all live happily some see it some don't. Ever after is a time frame that lives in our hearts, that too happily ever after. CemilCemil Tarhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343056334713887671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-54095761829214993262012-07-26T14:19:20.325-04:002012-07-26T14:19:20.325-04:00This is so sweet! As a writer, reader and a human ...This is so sweet! As a writer, reader and a human being I do understand all those points of views - the story strategist in you wanting to leave an emotional impact, and the reader living in fear that that particular moment he doesn't want to become reality might be sneaking up on him or her anytime soon. :)<br /><br />-She didn't smile when she said, "I understand what you are saying. BUT, I want you to leave Frabrand alone, and kill off Admore."- That says so much about your mother - it's just not right to kill the good people! :)DasNukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513945470399592454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-18068125994053318002012-07-26T12:37:00.654-04:002012-07-26T12:37:00.654-04:00It's a brave decision. I like the way you reco...It's a brave decision. I like the way you recount the conversation with your mother in your post! It's so lovingly written. You know, she probably knew you were on the right track and was proud of you!Patent Agenthttp://www.eip.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-34945969184993743352012-07-26T03:21:40.466-04:002012-07-26T03:21:40.466-04:00Yes I know what you mean. I took the decision to k...Yes I know what you mean. I took the decision to kill off a character I really liked in my current WIP and it was a tough decision but I think the right one too.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.com