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@jadamae Yes, and what is really interesting is that cocaine was legal when the books were written. I’m not sure how widely used it was, but Watson protesting about it is probably similar to a character in a modern book protesting about something like smoking. It was something people could and did use at times.

@hannah-c Yes, something like that.

@warrioroftherealm fire equals storms because storms…lightning…fire. And I couldn’t think of any other element which would work better with storms.

@anna-brie There’s the prophecy still, but the shield doesn’t really do anything. The shield and spear are just…there. It’s a bit of a stumper. But I think I’m starting to figure it out. Something about the shield not having any power at all; it’s more the journey connected with the shield…

@c-c-lane Well, it’s a legendary shield which has been hidden for around five centuries, so that won’t quite work. But since the characters spend the first third of the book searching for it, it needs to mean or two something…though the war won’t be won with powerful weapons, but rather by the power of the Prince.

So I’ve been thinking, both about Sherlock Holmes and writing in general. I think part of our reaction to styles comes with what we are expected. For example, when I read Sherlock Holmes, I expect a mystery. If the emotions are a bit dramatic, or there is quite a bit of telling verses showing, I don’t mind. Because it flows and it reflects the…[Read more]

@ClaireC Welcome! I know, I’m a bit late to say it. But hey, better late than never, right? 😉 Great to have you here!

@Daeus, @Kate-flournoy, @anna-brie, @gretald, @overcomer, @bluejay, @jadamae

I’m back here in titles, guys, and I wanted your honest thoughts on an idea I got in the middle of the night and which just might work.

Sign of the Shield

It sounds snappy enough. It’s somewhat cryptic, but not completely baffling. It has a fantasy feel. It would go…[Read more]

That’s a neat idea. I have gone days without reading fiction before, because I run out of time and only end up reading my Bible and some nonfiction. That would be hard, to not be able to read nonfiction either, only the Bible. Not because I don’t like the Bible, but because there are so many other books I’m trying to read and get through. I don’t…[Read more]

@Kate-flournoy I didn’t see it, though I did hear about it. I wasn’t sure at first, because they did sign papers saying they’d support each other. But Trump rescinded on his promise awhile back, and Cruz has said he’ll support him as the party candidate, he’s just not endorsing him. Which I think is a sign of someone with strong moral beliefs, no…[Read more]

@bluejay I’m a little late to the party, I guess. You seem to have it figured out now, though clues on a dagger would be cool. Perhaps a name engraved into it, or decorative lines they discover are actually part of a map. Or..Or a hilt that conceals a message. He accidentally threw the wrong dagger. Or ran out of weapons. *smirks*

Anyhow, if you…[Read more]

@Daeus That sounds great. 🙂

@Daeus

My thoughts so far are that it is absolutely amazing and absolutely terrible.

Oh boy, I can so relate to that!

And I’d love to edit this book. I’m good for stage one or two. I tend to focus on characters, emotion, and plot…though I can point out rough or awkward wordings too.

As for a critique swap, you have critiqued a novel of…[Read more]

@bluejay you too…nearly 500 words in 20 minutes is pretty good. That’s what, about a page?

Ah yes. So many poor characters who grow up traumatized or without parents. It can’t be helped though, in this case. I think I have the climax mostly figured out. Now to figure out how the theme intertwines with it all. Especially because I’m supposed to…[Read more]

@bluejay I’ve figured out how the MC’s mother dies and some details of the MC’s development…both how she fails in the middle and succeeds in the end. 😉

@bluejay No later than 10:00. I’ll probably only be on for about 20 more minutes…unless I figure out the idea completely in which case I might stop sooner. 😉 One can hope, right?

@bluejay I’ll be outlining (or staring at the screen attempting to outline my novella) if you’re going to be on…

@C-C-Lane Not plot related, but you don’t have to have magic persay, even if you have what might be considered ‘magical abilities’. Since it’s fantasy, it could be an ability that runs through certain lines and has almost died out or something like that. That would mean the spell part might need a little tweaking…maybe he’s reenacting a legend…[Read more]