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@kathleenramm

Classics. I love them. In fact, most of the more modern fiction that I read is in the same vein and are often called classics. (for example, The Green Ember. 😉 )

Also, I think that having been raised on them, I am not bothered by slower paced books. (Although, if the author jumps down bunny trails that have almost no connection to…[Read more]

@lydia-s

Welcome! 😊

@trahia-the-minstrel

Definitely a lot of trauma. Enough that although he is only about four at the time, he has some pretty vivid memories.

That makes sense. He will definitely deal with fear of those things, and I think that maybe it’s one more reason he is afraid to help lead in the Retaking; if he associates that horror with “politics”.

Oh,…[Read more]

Hello!

I have suddenly found myself feeling some guilt for the trauma one of my characters is going to deal with.

You see, as a young child he and his siblings are narrowly rescued from a burning city. And yeah, I think he suffers some burns. Nothing too bad, but since children are susceptible to heat, he has some nasty 2nd degree burns.

Then I…[Read more]

@keilah-h

Exactly! XD

Although, I don’t think I’ve ever tried redeeming a villain. Probably because they usually die in the end of the original series.

@trahia-the-minstrel

Wow, thank you for telling us! (I love that clip of Nia, the dear, brave heart.)

@issawriter7

It’s good, different, but good. It also has a dangerous tendency to pull you into it’s world and not let you go! XD

@trahia-the-minstrel

@lydia-s

Yes, Mr. Brocklehurst is absolutely horrible. I often wish I could shake some sense into a character, but it is very rare that I mentally strangle them. The way he twisted Scripture made me furious, not to mention his other crimes. Ugh!

*Realizes I was screaming*

*Calms down*

Anyway…

As for your question,…[Read more]

@lydia-s

I have read/ listened to Jane Eyre. I enjoyed it and thought it was deeply intriguing and surprisingly sweet. Although in full confession, I didn’t really want Jane to marry Rochester. XD

But the end was satisfactory.

@trahia-the-minstrel

Helen is the absolute best! The worst character was that secretary of the school. I despised him.

@joy-caroline

Yes!!  I am attempting to have a sort of adoption story in my Eirtan books, but it’s a bit different, (a subplot) dwelling on the complexities of identity and personal callings.

And wow, that was a mouthful! XD

Exactly! Mentor-appprentice relationships and dark pasts are just… delectable. *Happy moan*

@power

I love those too!…[Read more]

@joy-caroline

Yes! Parent-child relationships are definitely one of my absolute favorites. And there’s always something special about adoption.

I devour mentor-apprentice relationships, especially when they both need each other, and even more especially when at least one has a painful past.

Then again, siblings are absolutely fantastic. I mean, where else do you get such wonderful loving contention? XD

I also love the friends-who-are-like-siblings-and-would-die-for-each-other. I know it…[Read more]

@power

Ach, it’s Braxton and Destiny! Such good characters…such good lines…

Oh, and did I forget Landmar? Not quite, who could?

@lydia-s

Wow! Those are fantastic! I especially love that middle one. XD

@godlyfantasy12

Those are some wonderful lines! (And action tags; November is awesome.)

@kathleenramm

If the word are cooperative and characters are caught in the midst of some dilemma or moment of humor, then I think I get excited. However, most of the time I’m kinda neither. It usually settles me into a quiet bit of daydreaming/brainstorming. Like I said, if everything’s working, then I can get excited and want someone to read…[Read more]

@madelyn

That’s okay. 😉 I wasn’t very clear. The Lost Kingdom of Barmarre was mostly pretty fun; I enjoyed it, and had difficulty putting it down.

Even when it was past midnight…

Anyway,

Yes! It is a good book.

Thank you!

There’s so much potential in losing his gift, which might be a bit of work to figure out, but it will definitely be…[Read more]

@madelyn

Hmmm, I don’t think so? I’m sorry for being confusing. (Which I can definitely be.) I think Gail Carson Levine wrote those, and I’ve read some of her stuff (like Ella Enchanted), though not those you just mentioned. Maybe I’ll have to look into them. 🙂 (I did read one called something like The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre, so that might…[Read more]

@madelyn

Yeah, Ella Enchanted is good.

If I ever remember the author of Ella, I’ll put it on here. There’re a bunch of different books with the title, but this particular one has a very unique twist. I mean, what other one has the stepsisters be realistic or suffer as well as Ella? Or a pet chicken that likes gossip? (Okay, don’t answer that, I…[Read more]

Oh, and your idea sounds marvelous! That’s such an interesting twist, for the child to be taken, I mean. Is it all in backstory?

@madelyn

Oooo! Fractured Fairy tales are super fun! I’ve only read a few, and can’t exactly give any advice, but I have a few thoughts etc.

And, hey, you said to say anything, so…

Have you ever read Ella? I know there are tons of Cinderella retelling, and Ella Enchanted is probably one of the best, but I thought I’d recommend this one.

(And…[Read more]