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RE: Reborn: Chapter Twenty Seven "Goodbye"
I cried so hard when I first wrote this scene because they had become so real to me. And when it had been a while since I'd read it, I cried again. I absolutely love Austin, but while Anna does too, very much, even when she was human her feelings never quite matched his.
I just love that your favorite scenes keep changing hands, I definitely wonder what you will decide on for that in the end, though there is still a long way to go! I've been told by those who have read it that this is truly the point where they couldn't put it down. A lot of new twists and turns ahead, so glad you're on this ride my friend!! I can't tell you how glad I am :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I absolutely like the mythology-expanding chapters, but this one is pretty hard to topple. My previous favorite (I think 17 or 18, around that) was one of the most well-balanced chapters at the time. I commented that, so it's not hard to miss. But this one, man, the feels. This chapter really tugs on the heartstrings.
Maybe we enjoy reading each other's work because we have a similar writing process. Whenever I write, I bring everything I create to life, even acting the scenes. Maybe this is my Messianic Complex talking, but when you create something, you owe it to your creations to bestow upon them the complexity they deserve. Your characters being real to you is the testament to the passion you put in to your work, my friend.
I think you hit the nail on the head! I live the scenes in my mind, through each one of their eyes. If people walk in on me while I'm 'living' it, I look like a complete nut, talking to myself, laughing, crying LOL! I sometimes even imagine that I've dreamed them into life, that there is an alternate world where the characters and places I create are truly living out the story!
I honestly believe what separates okay authors from great ones, has more to do with the passion and love that's infused into a story than anything else. And you can tell, because the characters of those who don't put their heart and emotions in tend to be flat, you find yourself caring as little for them as the author did.
When I read your story I am there, you put me in the story, in Ledd's mind, it is so magnificent!
I can't wait to also read your published book!
YES! Passion makes a world of difference. That's why I'm not able to churn out story after story, because I infuse a portion of my soul to every one. If I were to write at Stephen King's pace, I would be dead before I reach 30 haha!
Story. Of. My. Life.
That's why people thought I had ADHD when I was younger! Haha I can't believe we traced the origins of 50% of Ledd in this conversation.
One of my lingering regrets is that I've been putting off editing my first published book. I'm so busy with life, but I'll try to get to it some time soon.
Are you still on? I literally just wrote a small book in your chat, lol! I have insomnia tonight, and I tend to ramble a bit, so I'm sorry for that!
I just popped back a bit, but I'm still quite busy with work. If it's a small book, then I might take some time to respond and full digest it :) No worries about it, my friend. There's no such thing as rambling. Get some rest, and I'll reply there as soon as I'm able :D
Okay, I probably shouldn't have said "Literally" lol. It was more of a ramble that went on and on and felt like a small book lol.