tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post4158406379203121994..comments2024-03-28T23:31:06.181-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: CHARACTER INTERVIEW BLOGFEST : WHAT THEY CAN SEE THEY CAN KILLRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52050731115220760122010-06-15T22:57:30.956-05:002010-06-15T22:57:30.956-05:00So intriguing, my friend!
I just love reading your...So intriguing, my friend!<br />I just love reading your stuff.<br />This would have been very fun to participate in. Cool!Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27574051760194056072010-06-15T22:45:46.774-05:002010-06-15T22:45:46.774-05:00Ah! This is my 3rd try at commenting.
Brilliant w...Ah! This is my 3rd try at commenting.<br /><br />Brilliant way to remind us of the setting and your characters.Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-71342025715656484522010-06-15T21:53:06.634-05:002010-06-15T21:53:06.634-05:00It is intense. I took the approach of just asking ...It is intense. I took the approach of just asking questions so almost started to skim because it took a little too long for me to get to the ones in your entry. But the writing is fantastic.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-23677332890915535302010-06-15T20:29:56.407-05:002010-06-15T20:29:56.407-05:00I like how your writing goes straight to the point...I like how your writing goes straight to the point. No fat. Maybe too many metaphors in my humble opinion, but at least they were well-done. And the dialogue between the characters was great!<br /><br />By the way, I don't know if you noticed, but I awarded you the Honest Scrap (see my Sunday blog post), where you list ten things we don't know about you. If you'd like to, that is. :}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76611638215110964172010-06-15T17:48:17.899-05:002010-06-15T17:48:17.899-05:00Excellent read! I loved all the background imager...Excellent read! I loved all the background imagery. It really added to the vision of your characters. The build up was also intense.<br /><br />Before I wrote Regina Todd's interview I had dropped by your blog and saw that you didn't to a traditional interview. Inspired mine over at http://blooodleggers.blogspot.com.W.J. Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083714993699730186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44208254070741445562010-06-15T17:36:32.718-05:002010-06-15T17:36:32.718-05:00You have quite a way with setting! Your writing is...You have quite a way with setting! Your writing is rich and vivid. You didn't get much of a chance to interview anyone, did you?Jean Michelle Miernikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971882597502010124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22135557604279112542010-06-15T15:48:24.604-05:002010-06-15T15:48:24.604-05:00That is just fantastic!That is just fantastic!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-71466220236614218602010-06-15T15:19:35.083-05:002010-06-15T15:19:35.083-05:00Roland, that was truly awesome! Wow. I loved it....Roland, that was truly awesome! Wow. I loved it. Really. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64573899511773548252010-06-15T14:48:59.974-05:002010-06-15T14:48:59.974-05:00Hey Roland - Very cool. I love that you took us in...Hey Roland - Very cool. I love that you took us into your character's world for the interview. Great idea. Some excellent descriptions. Sam's reflection is an Apache - excellent stuff.RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16936821539833481482010-06-15T12:11:10.131-05:002010-06-15T12:11:10.131-05:00Very beautifully written, Roland! You have a very ...Very beautifully written, Roland! You have a very unique way with words. Your characters are so alive. Awesome job!Writer Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573172700117296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34910881056447684652010-06-15T11:57:55.534-05:002010-06-15T11:57:55.534-05:00How fun and creative! I'd never thought of wri...How fun and creative! I'd never thought of writing myself into a place where all of my MCs converged for a drink! LOVE IT!!! :)Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50003125656853098912010-06-15T10:24:20.733-05:002010-06-15T10:24:20.733-05:00AWESOME! I love that his reflection does not equal...AWESOME! I love that his reflection does not equal what we see outwardly.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78847277847040422742010-06-15T08:40:08.137-05:002010-06-15T08:40:08.137-05:00Roland, what a creative take on the 'interview...Roland, what a creative take on the 'interview' concept! Like Zoe says, this was so atmospheric and so well-written! I'm so intrigued by McCord. <br /><br />Thanks for participating!Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46174822991961230182010-06-15T08:24:37.193-05:002010-06-15T08:24:37.193-05:00Ah, Roland. Done only as you can :D Instantly atmo...Ah, Roland. Done only as you can :D Instantly atmospheric - I could feel the characters coming alive around me. And this: "Son, you need to breathe, eat, and sleep. The rest is negotiable"--was perfect. Nice job, man. Nice.Zoe C. Courtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642503770758938774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-38962376082878950972010-06-15T08:20:40.484-05:002010-06-15T08:20:40.484-05:00gypsy's right, there are many worlds mere mort...gypsy's right, there are many worlds mere mortals have no ken about, and would be foolish to venture into without a guide...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68693421266396009962010-06-15T03:08:39.880-05:002010-06-15T03:08:39.880-05:00The imagery in this was exquisite. I want to read ...The imagery in this was exquisite. I want to read more!!! That was amazing. I love Love LOVE your last line too. Well I love the whole thing, but still. EPIC!<br /><br /><3 Kelsey LeighKris n' Kelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273239971556065096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87858419616885536962010-06-15T01:40:24.247-05:002010-06-15T01:40:24.247-05:00I'm still giggling from the ending :)
If I tr...I'm still giggling from the ending :)<br /><br />If I tried to interview any of my characters they would walk all over me. Characters are like kids, you never know what they'll do or say.<br /><br />"Inside you will see those of whom you write, Scribbler. But more. They will see you. And what they see they can kill. You may walk in. You may not walk out."<br /><br />Yeah, I think this is the one that sent chills up my spine. Wow. Loved it all, the set up especially. You are amazing at both descriptive narrative and descriptive dialogue. I love being in your world - scuse me, your characters world.<br /><br />But now it's my bed time, and I'll make sure to cover the mirror so Elu doesn't frighten me in the night.<br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31404733994781170982010-06-15T00:32:42.256-05:002010-06-15T00:32:42.256-05:00I'm with VR on the favorite line. I loved that...I'm with VR on the favorite line. I loved that one too. But what I thought was greatest about this pieces was that you weren't just interviewing characters, but you were also kind of interviewing Meilori's as a setting too!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55854737244482031982010-06-14T23:21:58.522-05:002010-06-14T23:21:58.522-05:00Beautifully written, Roland. The way you brought ...Beautifully written, Roland. The way you brought the scene to life was masterful. I was scared for you! My favorite line? <i>"He was so skinny I could almost smell his bones."</i> Fabulous! Keep querying. You will find the right agent. It's just a matter of time.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20615795110943183782010-06-14T21:56:13.616-05:002010-06-14T21:56:13.616-05:00I'm with Tessa, the more I read your work with...I'm with Tessa, the more I read your work with Samuel, the more I want to read this book.<br /><br />I was totally enthralled from the first paragraph to the last. You have created a world as rich as any I've ever read, peopled with characters we know and others you have introduced.<br /><br />There is an agent and publisher out there dying to find you, I just know it. I will hold that intention for you and be one of those who 'knew you when'. :)<br /><br />BTW, I love the way you bring Gypsy in to your dreams and visions, and I loved the ending!<br /><br />~That Rebel, OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67260615734889729982010-06-14T20:17:17.789-05:002010-06-14T20:17:17.789-05:00Wow, this was amazing! Your writing is clear and t...Wow, this was amazing! Your writing is clear and to the point while also managing to be an eloquent masterpiece. I'll have to go back and read your other posts. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923541660060825794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-669397935292157382010-06-14T19:35:36.024-05:002010-06-14T19:35:36.024-05:00Last time I tried to talk with more than one chara...Last time I tried to talk with more than one character at a time, they ganged up on me and tried to force me to commit unmentionable acts. Fortunately I had my netbook with me at the time so I handily defeated them with a few well-placed backspaces.<br />Be careful out there. Characters are more alive than you think...Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-35971694702829998792010-06-14T14:18:44.593-05:002010-06-14T14:18:44.593-05:00Oh, wow, this is really amazing. I really loved re...Oh, wow, this is really amazing. I really loved reading it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84219145716173722010-06-14T12:07:40.222-05:002010-06-14T12:07:40.222-05:00Tessa : You made my day with your comments. I'...Tessa : You made my day with your comments. I'd love you to read my book -- if only I could find an agent who thought I was worth her time!<br /><br />The Golden Eagle : Your praise makes going into my gauntlet a lot brighter. Thanks.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64970962444174274322010-06-14T08:22:40.707-05:002010-06-14T08:22:40.707-05:00Amazing writing!Amazing writing!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.com