tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post2927847539278456155..comments2024-03-10T05:18:37.521-04:00Comments on Stories From A Starry Sky: Weekend Writing Warriors March 3, 2013Teresa Cypherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-48199132824385337142013-03-08T20:28:16.693-05:002013-03-08T20:28:16.693-05:00Oh, he has a story to tell. It might not be true, ...Oh, he has a story to tell. It might not be true, or at it might be seriously biased, but he has one. ;-) Thanks, Sarah :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-91570454884871498812013-03-08T20:27:26.704-05:002013-03-08T20:27:26.704-05:00He carries such a chip, and hides his insecurity b...He carries such a chip, and hides his insecurity behind arrogance. He is one of the two main characters in the second book. :-) Thanks, dearie :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-37846852015198139232013-03-08T20:25:53.210-05:002013-03-08T20:25:53.210-05:00Thanks, Botanist! It was fun to write, fun to ima...Thanks, Botanist! It was fun to write, fun to imagine, to picture it happening. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-26955425422012226152013-03-08T20:25:11.763-05:002013-03-08T20:25:11.763-05:00Thanks, Marie! Mercedes and Anne?? My hat won'...Thanks, Marie! Mercedes and Anne?? My hat won't ever fit again ;-) lol! Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-20239211668978297602013-03-06T08:59:51.038-05:002013-03-06T08:59:51.038-05:00Yes, the young King does have his hands full. All...Yes, the young King does have his hands full. All learning and growing he needed to do. :-)<br /><br />Thanks! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-58809579655828073472013-03-06T08:59:00.112-05:002013-03-06T08:59:00.112-05:00lol, indeed! Thanks, Elaine :-)lol, indeed! Thanks, Elaine :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-14576944478996256902013-03-06T08:58:37.266-05:002013-03-06T08:58:37.266-05:00Thanks, Steven! :-)Thanks, Steven! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-46314279801968812962013-03-06T08:58:12.760-05:002013-03-06T08:58:12.760-05:00Thanks, Debbie! :-) Cad, indeed!Thanks, Debbie! :-) Cad, indeed!Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-34844809196581049052013-03-06T08:57:43.124-05:002013-03-06T08:57:43.124-05:00Thanks, Paula. He's is central to so much of t...Thanks, Paula. He's is central to so much of the book without being one of the two MCs. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-547529145217286512013-03-06T08:57:03.798-05:002013-03-06T08:57:03.798-05:00Thank you, Karen! :-)Thank you, Karen! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-63348416286304043052013-03-06T08:56:45.253-05:002013-03-06T08:56:45.253-05:00lolol... Ann, yep, wrong genre, but it's proba...lolol... Ann, yep, wrong genre, but it's probably what he'd like best! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-25753173936799758592013-03-06T08:55:53.867-05:002013-03-06T08:55:53.867-05:00haha! I like that-- "Dhurstan certainly app...haha! I like that-- "Dhurstan certainly appeals to ME LOL." The man is without inhibitions. ;-) Thanks, Veronica :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-85412324723845005982013-03-06T08:54:57.100-05:002013-03-06T08:54:57.100-05:00Email coming soon to pick your very wise writing b...Email coming soon to pick your very wise writing brain :-) Thanks, Marcia! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-3651255767454846872013-03-06T08:54:00.486-05:002013-03-06T08:54:00.486-05:00Ya know, even while I was writing this scene, it s...Ya know, even while I was writing this scene, it sort of felt that way! Cool that you got that! :-) Thanks, Virginia :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-20487904961589169862013-03-06T08:53:19.006-05:002013-03-06T08:53:19.006-05:00Thanks, Susan! :-)Thanks, Susan! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-43014793218125915522013-03-06T08:00:55.884-05:002013-03-06T08:00:55.884-05:00"One thing to do when you can't sleep.&qu..."One thing to do when you can't sleep." haha! And lots of people get in trouble when they can't sleep--or when they should be sleeping. :-)<br /><br />Thank you for all your kind words, Carol! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-17940324135976252452013-03-06T07:59:53.929-05:002013-03-06T07:59:53.929-05:00Thanks, India! I like your name :-)Thanks, India! I like your name :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-52544243719981229552013-03-06T07:59:33.263-05:002013-03-06T07:59:33.263-05:00Yep, it does, Sue Ann. He is flouting the respec...Yep, it does, Sue Ann. He is flouting the respect due and legally required be given to a member of the ruling family. :-)<br /><br />I usually turn to MW online for definitions--as I did this time:<br /><br />1flout<br />verb \ˈflau̇t\<br />Definition of FLOUT<br />transitive verb<br />: to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn <br />intransitive verb<br />: to indulge in scornful behavior<br />See Usage Discussion at flaunt<br />— flout·er noun<br />See flout defined for English-language learners »<br />See flout defined for kids »<br />Examples of FLOUT<br /><br /> Despite repeated warnings, they have continued to flout the law.<br /> <br /><br />Still, your comment (along with Elin's) gives me pause about using this word. :-)<br />Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-83337629031935467002013-03-06T07:55:10.797-05:002013-03-06T07:55:10.797-05:00Thanks, Cindy! Your comment made me smile!Thanks, Cindy! Your comment made me smile!Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-21599600465797763962013-03-06T07:53:57.023-05:002013-03-06T07:53:57.023-05:00Excellent observation, Gem. Good subject for a blo...Excellent observation, Gem. Good subject for a blog post. :-) Thanks for your visit!<br />Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-7946318943892217652013-03-06T07:52:51.592-05:002013-03-06T07:52:51.592-05:00Thanks, Jess! :-) And thank you for all of the he...Thanks, Jess! :-) And thank you for all of the help! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-51425444707997378342013-03-06T07:52:25.226-05:002013-03-06T07:52:25.226-05:00Thanks, Siobhan! Speaking of names, I like yours!...Thanks, Siobhan! Speaking of names, I like yours!Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-70015244345793121582013-03-06T07:51:35.393-05:002013-03-06T07:51:35.393-05:00Thanks, Elin :-)
Cuylrh rhymes with Tyler--a litt...Thanks, Elin :-)<br /><br />Cuylrh rhymes with Tyler--a little more breathy when pronouncing the r sound at the end. :-)<br /><br />Flout: from MW Online Verb<br />Openly disregard (a rule, law or convention): "these same companies still flout basic ethical practices".<br />Synonyms<br />mock - scoff - jeer - deride - gibe - scorn - taunt<br /><br />Although used correctly, I will likely change it since two writers just today mentioned it. I doubt it will work for readers if other writers are stopped in their tracks. <br /><br />Thank you!Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-42020504693544286362013-03-06T07:46:31.966-05:002013-03-06T07:46:31.966-05:00Well, writing off-world characters allows greater ...Well, writing off-world characters allows greater latitude in such matters--up to a limit. And that limit is when a human being can relate to what happens. :-D<br /><br />Yes, Dhurstan is a liability. Fun to write, and fun to redeem later. :-)<br /><br />Thanks, Kate! :-) Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696914224277711875.post-71201422427755028872013-03-06T07:44:17.002-05:002013-03-06T07:44:17.002-05:00Oh, the intrigue when sex gets involved! Thank, Ma...Oh, the intrigue when sex gets involved! Thank, Mandy! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.com