tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post8705081907869818217..comments2023-04-06T04:37:39.726-04:00Comments on Wicked Writers: "She Sounds Like YOU"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-60603740635974779722011-05-04T09:36:12.541-04:002011-05-04T09:36:12.541-04:00Aziajs - Thanks for commenting! And yes, V V was m...Aziajs - Thanks for commenting! And yes, V V was my very first book. Now Viv is a completely different person with her own history, reactions, and baggage. It's been a blast creating her and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the story, thanks for sharing!<br /><br />You (and everyone else who commented on this blog, whom I do not work with) are officially entered in the drawing for Monday's post.<br /><br />For Tuesday's, at my personal blog, I think you're the only one who commented on both so far. Good job, Aziajas!<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone participating and there are six more weeks of opportunities to comment for an entry in the drawing.<br /><br />**This post from me ends the 48 hour entry period on this blog post, comments afterward will not be counted toward the drawing.<br /><br />Cheers and good luck everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-53204079432795635702011-05-03T17:13:48.369-04:002011-05-03T17:13:48.369-04:00It's pretty fascinating that Viv is based on y...It's pretty fascinating that Viv is based on your personality only because I just had a conversation about that very thing. He was saying that an author's first book is heavily reflective of who they are. I know you have other bozoks but I'm not sure if this is your very first. I know Viv isn't exactly who you are, she's more like an amped version of you but it's still pretty cool. I just finished the book and I can't wait for 'The Hunt'. :)Aziajshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625190349124870112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-38687580804935746052011-05-03T08:00:16.273-04:002011-05-03T08:00:16.273-04:00J.D. - I did not even pick up on the Jen/Jenna thi...J.D. - I did not even pick up on the Jen/Jenna thing!!<br /><br />Thank you, Lea Ellen - and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Jimmy - same here! I definitely weave some of my experiences into the male characters as well. We write what we know, but we can alter it as needed to fit a gender in a certain situation.<br /><br />Tre - geez.... you brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much for believing in me. Over *choke* twenty-two years now, and you've always made me feel like I could do anything in life I set my mind to. You rock. Love you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-52068247750765125852011-05-02T23:35:23.352-04:002011-05-02T23:35:23.352-04:00As one of those close friends who read your work, ...As one of those close friends who read your work, it did cause me a few starts and stutters at the beginning of the story, because I found so much of your voice in Viv. And I really didn't want to picture you and your man .. you know.. being gymnastic.. LOL.<br /><br />I also can honestly say that Viv may have started from a template based on you, but she's taken on a life of her own, and a personality that's all Viv. <br /><br />That's the magic you weave with your story.. one I can get get lost in and enjoy thoroughly. It's be a great joy watching you grow as a writer and knowing that we will be friends til one of us figures out how to live forever ;).<br /><br />Kudos to one of my favorite authors!Trenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-29705771917182121492011-05-02T21:57:15.767-04:002011-05-02T21:57:15.767-04:00Good post, C.J. I think there's a little bit o...Good post, C.J. I think there's a little bit of me in several characters, or perhaps a little bit of who I wish I were in several of them, both male and female.<br />Thanks for the post.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-81222243529324449382011-05-02T18:43:23.128-04:002011-05-02T18:43:23.128-04:00Wonderful post, C.J.
I'm not a writer, but I&#...Wonderful post, C.J.<br />I'm not a writer, but I've edited for some who have a lot of their life experiences in their stories.<br /><br />Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}<br />borg_66@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589117302001625645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-83575848524057455562011-05-02T16:32:13.117-04:002011-05-02T16:32:13.117-04:00CJ, when you read it, her name was Jenna - yeah, m...CJ, when you read it, her name was Jenna - yeah, my name even! She's since been renamed Ema. <br /><br />P.S. I like the orange. :)J. D. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779798394874091463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-62850275282864447942011-05-02T15:59:48.926-04:002011-05-02T15:59:48.926-04:00Nope, neither! Made her up.
Since I studied ninj...Nope, neither! Made her up. <br /><br />Since I studied ninjutsu for a little bit in high school we could say she's the Asian dream assassin I wished I could be... I wrote a short story in college about a female ninja for-hire killer-- my one and only creative writing course!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-33510440544428559222011-05-02T15:48:39.097-04:002011-05-02T15:48:39.097-04:00Thanks, C.J.
Oh and I've been editing "H...Thanks, C.J.<br /><br />Oh and I've been editing "Hunters" as you can tell from the excerpts, so those aforementioned bio morsels aren't there anymore.<br /><br />Can't say the same, though, about Devereaux Marshall Fox from "Land of the Blind." You can ask Anastasia about that one.<br /><br />Meanwhile, it'll be interesting to see who Emiko was based on. Former school rival? Former BFF?Gregory Marshall Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046473659340557062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-36117422183159796602011-05-02T15:47:10.802-04:002011-05-02T15:47:10.802-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gregory Marshall Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046473659340557062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-30896344760724264782011-05-02T14:52:03.839-04:002011-05-02T14:52:03.839-04:00Thanks for commenting, Lynn. I agree, I observe a ...Thanks for commenting, Lynn. I agree, I observe a lot and love weaving the fascinating details into a good story.<br /><br />Jen - Thank you! She's way *more* than I'll ever be. And that was deliberate. Which MC of yours are you referring too? I only read part of the one and I thought she was well done, but I can't recall her race. That just shows race isn't really important in a good story -- the story is!<br /><br />I never said you were crazy, Greg. I just laughed my ass off when you made Ryker from your home state and gave him a similar background I knew you already had... but don't worry. The average reader won't know and you tell the tale well enough for it to not matter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-35404687403543387892011-05-02T14:09:29.159-04:002011-05-02T14:09:29.159-04:00And everyone said I was crazy. I knew you based Vi...And everyone said I was crazy. I knew you based Viv on yourself (well, a fantasy self, but self nonetheless).<br /><br />As writers, I think we all tend to put ourselves into our characters. And I'm sure we put our friends and family and, especially, our enemies in as well. It's a way to live out a fantasy or a way to get back at those we don't like without resorting to violence.Gregory Marshall Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046473659340557062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-65783411131740072772011-05-02T13:23:02.251-04:002011-05-02T13:23:02.251-04:00Great post, CJ. I didn't think about it before...Great post, CJ. I didn't think about it before, but with your pic and the cover art lined up like that, I totally see it! LOL. <br /><br />I'll admit, my main character has a lot of my personality in her. Or at least, she reacts to situations the way I would probably act if I was in her situation.<br /><br />I gave her a similar background with out meaning to, but at least she has a different race which makes her look very different from me. I'm guessing you'd have to really know me and my past to see the connection. I hope. LOL.J. D. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779798394874091463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-72087511464023020942011-05-02T09:08:17.374-04:002011-05-02T09:08:17.374-04:00My characters have a "hint" of me in the...My characters have a "hint" of me in them, but mostly others I've met or know. I'm just not that interesting. LOL! I love to observe people though, then expound on how they'd act and that usually morphs into a new lead character. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com