tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post5601037763368901607..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SURRENDER TO THE MONSTER_Friday's ROMANTIC CHALLENGERoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61477143710733555472011-07-16T00:04:01.564-05:002011-07-16T00:04:01.564-05:00What a MC does should always backfire or make thin...What a MC does should always backfire or make things worse - at least until the final moment - and you've certainly accomplished that here. Poor Blake, a spectating spector.Beverly Diehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392288953821757887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21169826606403787722011-07-15T19:31:23.060-05:002011-07-15T19:31:23.060-05:00This seems a surrender to death, but since Blake c...This seems a surrender to death, but since Blake continues to exist as a spirit, perhaps he will follow a new path rather than totally succumb to the finality.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11902185372911931562011-07-15T14:49:06.375-05:002011-07-15T14:49:06.375-05:00I'm enjoying the twists too, but the heartbrea...I'm enjoying the twists too, but the heartbreak line was...heartbreaking.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-17675574715847287092011-07-15T14:33:45.335-05:002011-07-15T14:33:45.335-05:00I like the twists. You can really corkscrew the re...I like the twists. You can really corkscrew the reader with the plot.<br /><br />Your dialogue pops the story into life.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78471080796079990802011-07-15T13:43:06.711-05:002011-07-15T13:43:06.711-05:00Roland, thank you. I accidentally conveyed my hea...Roland, thank you. I accidentally conveyed my heartfelt appreciation to Amazon. You've really lifted my spirits. Been feeling kinda blue of late (only one day but that's a lot for me.) Thanks for being my friend too. :) Have a great weekend.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82642774164208897322011-07-15T13:21:27.692-05:002011-07-15T13:21:27.692-05:00Donna :
Thanks for liking my selection of what to ...Donna :<br />Thanks for liking my selection of what to pick for SURRENDER. Blake represents all of us as we reach out to other hearts, not truly knowing their thoughts, their inner demons.<br /><br />As Blake told Fallen last Friday : life is so short and fragile that it makes sense to grasp what happiness we find when we do stumble upon it.<br /><br />I like it that you saw my trying to lace my words with the thought that love is surrender, a surrendering of our aims to help, heal, or just bring a smile to those we love.<br /><br />Have a great end of week, Roland<br /><br />Francine :<br />There's nothing wrong in sensual tease. In fact, something along those lines with Kirika, from THE PATH BACK TO DAWN, was my other choice for this day's theme.<br /><br />Your entry was lovely, by the way, Roland<br /><br />Kiru Taye :<br />I am so glad you enjoyed my excerpt. And thanks for following!<br /><br />Laila :<br />I am so happy that you liked my excerpt ... and Blake. He is a fighter - and of the many things he knows how to do, giving up is not one of them. <br /><br />I think you would enjoy the book, LOVE LIKE DEATH.<br /><br />Ruth :<br />Intense emotion can cause even the most articulate of us to stammer in the face of it. I think you will enjoy past Fridays.<br /><br />Paula :<br />Fallen's life is often like a Greek tragedy. But hers is a heart that will not quit, even though bruised. Have a great weekend, Roland<br /><br />Work has called me in early, so I must be off! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33969765827352524832011-07-15T11:50:02.323-05:002011-07-15T11:50:02.323-05:00Oh wow! So sad, she thought she was doing the rig...Oh wow! So sad, she thought she was doing the right thing but now she's lost him, and her only friend too. My mind is still trying to wrap itself around this.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41441313680879347352011-07-15T10:37:14.231-05:002011-07-15T10:37:14.231-05:00Very cool names! Not sure about the stuttering, i...Very cool names! Not sure about the stuttering, is that part of the character? Looks like I'll need to go back and read some previous Fridays to enjoy the full impact of this surrender!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195645967378589211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-77638874330774761262011-07-15T10:03:17.090-05:002011-07-15T10:03:17.090-05:00Roland
It's too early in Nebraska for you to ...Roland<br /><br />It's too early in Nebraska for you to break my heart. How sad is that. Seriously, give him CPR, bring him back to life. Ooh, wait, give him blood. I guess I'll have to check out the book if I want to know how it ends. :)Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-51589438929285218962011-07-15T09:38:05.419-05:002011-07-15T09:38:05.419-05:00Id like to invite everyone to read a blog post tod...Id like to invite everyone to read a blog post today of a woman who joined the old order Mennonite church from the outside. I'm extremely lucky in publishing her very first, and most likely last post on Amish Stories. A lot of work was involved in her getting permission to be even able to write anything on the internet, and permission was given by her bishop. So please stop by and read about a woman who gave-up her car and other worldly possessions for the person that she loved. Richard from Amish Stories.trumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50936177794023362412011-07-15T05:23:04.897-05:002011-07-15T05:23:04.897-05:00Wow, intensely saddening...
A fresh take on surre...Wow, intensely saddening...<br /><br />A fresh take on surrender. I like it.Kiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16307734455688998372011-07-15T02:34:59.442-05:002011-07-15T02:34:59.442-05:00Hi,
Surrender has so many connotations and your i...Hi,<br /><br />Surrender has so many connotations and your interpretation has again blown my mind! The depth of love portrayed unimaginable!<br /><br />Lovely piece, Roland.<br /><br />Hee Hee, I went for sensual tease!<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88597245569915219112011-07-15T02:10:20.350-05:002011-07-15T02:10:20.350-05:00Oh yeah; this is the perfect scene to expose both ...Oh yeah; this is the perfect scene to expose both the overall and character plots of the novel.<br /><br />Blake's surrender to death at the hands of love is proof that there is no love without pain and sacrifice. <br /><br />Your characters are so vividly drawn in pain, betrayal, and want, Roland; it makes me feel guilty for wanting anything of traditional contentment and the elusive entrapment of happiness.<br /><br />Absolutely; you captured the essence of surrender in this excerpt. Blake has surrendered his life to fulfill the wish of his lover; that he die at her hands, not at the whim of the man who has bound her as slave. Death is enevitable; and by accepting his death by the hand of his beloved, he has also taken control of the manner and time of his death. <br /><br />Well done with the theme of the challenge.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55417415917607352232011-07-14T22:03:02.920-05:002011-07-14T22:03:02.920-05:00Sarah :
The wrong thing for the 'right' re...Sarah :<br />The wrong thing for the 'right' reasons?<br /><br />Yes, that seems to be the story of poor Fallen's life.<br /><br />Heaven :<br />Sad but that is not the end of the story -- it never is for hearts that refuse to quit.<br /><br />Andy :<br />Now, you can understand somewhat why Blake cannot bring himself to hate Fallen -- though that refusal brings him heartache from Kirika, who cannot understand.<br /><br />Blake finds moments of happiness with both Fallen and Kirika after this since he refuses to give up on either of them.<br /><br />Isn't this Josh Groban song beautiful, Andy? I'm still at work, and I have to run, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9846700202087047932011-07-14T19:48:49.426-05:002011-07-14T19:48:49.426-05:00Your excerpts are like adrenaline rushes!
This is...Your excerpts are like adrenaline rushes!<br /><br />This is so sad. I almost feel sorry for Fallen...almost...she did leave poor Blake to starve, and Blake, guess there's no happy outcome for him either?<br /><br />"To Where You Are" - first time I'm hearing it. A very nice song.The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68260973473560482802011-07-14T17:39:54.167-05:002011-07-14T17:39:54.167-05:00Sad indeed ~Sad indeed ~Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59042106742090030672011-07-14T13:21:36.764-05:002011-07-14T13:21:36.764-05:00Oh, thats heartbreaking. The wrong thing for the &...Oh, thats heartbreaking. The wrong thing for the 'right' reasons?Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.com