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The Persistence of Memory: New Greenlea Tale
louisev:
And I'm back. With chapter 41!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/298562.html
And for those of you who are curious as to what influences me in my attitudes to my characters, sometimes it is the things I read.... I wrote a long blog post about it which some of you may find gruesome or fascinating, as is your wont!
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6973.msg500511.html#msg500511 "The Descent Into Oatesian Horror"
mariez:
--- Quote from: louisev on April 14, 2009, 10:28:51 pm ---And I'm back. With chapter 41!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/298562.html
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SPOILERS
Holy Moly, what a mess of overlapping circumstances and events! And just what will be the ramifications of delving back into this "long-forgotten case"?
Looks like everyone has their work cut out for them. An awful lot has happened in a relatively short amount of time. And I think we all know where Jeremy is headed as soon as he gets off his shift!
--- Quote from: louisev on April 14, 2009, 10:28:51 pm ---And for those of you who are curious as to what influences me in my attitudes to my characters, sometimes it is the things I read.... I wrote a long blog post about it which some of you may find gruesome or fascinating, as is your wont!
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6973.msg500511.html#msg500511 "The Descent Into Oatesian Horror"
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I'll check it out - thanks, Louise!
belbbmfan:
*resurfaces*
Well I'm caught up with all the chapters. Phew!
I have a little confession to make. I stopped reading about 10 chapters ago. I dreaded opening a new chapter because I found it very difficult to read about what was happening to Ellery and the worry and panic Colson felt about their future. I'm sure it's because of events with my sister in law. It's like my 'worry levels' had reached maximum capacity and there just wasn't room for more.
But we spent the easter weekend in the country side with all our friends (including my sister in law and her family) and I can't tell you how good that was. Just like old times, lots of silliness and laughter, with unfortunately some tears as well. I think I have adjusted a bit to this new situation, awful as it may be. 'No way out but through', right? :-\
Anyway, after last weekend I felt like I was ready to start thinking about Ellery again. And this story is something else. You've had me scratching my head a couple of times Louise, wondering if maybe I was suffering from amnesia. :laugh:
I'm so relieved that:
- Ellery's awake
- Colson's at his side
- Wes still is the fearless leader, even in hospital
- Edna's baking
- Paula and the doc are hitting it off. (I'm dying to read more about that, please, please, please)
- Joe is such a rock solid man
- Jeremy has Nicky to comfort him.
I hope my 'reading pause' makes sense Louise. It's a testament to your writing that I care so much about these people.
And Marie, your comments are always great to read! You really are the true spokesperson of the 'Colson and Ellery appreciation society' :-* :)
louisev:
oh you don't owe me anything, Fabienne! I never expected when I started writing "Taking Chances" that I was writing any more than a 10 chapter story, so 3 years and more than 12 books later the fact that people are still reading at all! is something of a pleasant surprise. It is great to get your feedback though.
I was somewhat nervous about following through on this innovative narrative because I knew it would be stressful for readers to not know what was happening to Ellery, which is why I tried to put in a warning. I've written almost all realistic and reliable narration without too much delving into subjective states, so a warning was necessary. But we are too far into this world to start knocking off main characters now - it wouldn't be true to the genre!
I am glad you are doing okay now, Fabienne, my heart goes out to you and your family.
louisev:
sorry for not producing more chapters... this week the guy leading our project bugged out and was replaced with the Godzilla of replacement consultants who has sent me 9 emails already today and phoned me 4 times, and wants to know what I'm working on day by day. I feel like I just got demoted 20 years. And I'm not even answerable to him. So my mental space has been rather intruded upon. But today is Friday and the weekend is upon us, so soon I can purge my brain of this... um... stuff. You get the idea.
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