revision thoughts

[swan_tower]

I know it's bad form to get too enamored of one's own characters, but I think the great tragedy of this novel is that Jack isn't in more of it.

I should let myself write smart-asses more often.


ETA: Also, more novels that merit revision notes like "don't forget the severed heads."

Comments

[milbrcrsan.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way. And my smart ass dies in my novel. *sigh* I'm sorry, Tallith, I tried. :p

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

I will make no statements as to the fate of any characters in this book. :-)

[milbrcrsan.livejournal.com]

Ugh! *hits head* That was kind of stupid of me! But...who's really going to read my novel? I'm mean, honestly? :p

[janni.livejournal.com]

I think every novel needs at least one character who you secretly wish you could let take over. :-)

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

It's not so much that he's taking over . . . he just speaks my native idiom, and it's fun.

[celestinenox]

Generally, smart-asses are the best characters. Not only do they get the best lines, but people tend to love them more because they're smart-asses.

Examples: Captain Jack Sparrow
Severus Snape
Buffy/Xander/Dr. Horrible/anyone in any Whedon-created universe, really.

There are severed heads? I'M THERE.

[teleidoplex]

I like Jack, don't get me wrong, but we both know who my favorite is. That character needs their own novel. Or series. Or multi-media movie/game/series/podcast/realityshow/breakfast cereal/happy meal/sports team/fanzine tie-in.

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

You're going to be the pioneer of Cerenel fanfic, aren't you?

[teleidoplex]

Y'know, it hadn't really occurred to me, but now that you've mentioned it, I'm thinking about writing one before the book comes out. I'll post it on the release date, just so I can claim to have written the first Cerenel fic ever.

That would be keen.

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

So far, you would also hold the title of first fanfic based on my work, period. (So far as I'm aware.)