tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8410961908323697694..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: A Story is BornLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16508591170689212502010-09-30T21:22:17.332-04:002010-09-30T21:22:17.332-04:00I now you didn't mean that, Susie. But if you&...I now you didn't mean that, Susie. But if you're not going to tease me, I've gotta tease you a little bit! <br /><br />I find the faith journey challenging to plot at times because I don't want it to come off as too pat, or corny or just plain unrealistic. It can be difficult to make it feel natural and yet profound.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37821661854951624592010-09-30T16:42:00.661-04:002010-09-30T16:42:00.661-04:00Lisa, I *so* didn't mean "her faith journ...Lisa, I *so* didn't mean "her faith journey had better unfold!" tee hee. I knew you'd weave her a good story.<br /><br />I find writing characters' faith journeys challenging to plot sometimes because certain "starting points" (as it were) are taboo in CBA. Our characters have to grow spiritually but we are limited sometimes with where they start.<br /><br />Hope Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4186201807778486572010-09-30T14:17:27.967-04:002010-09-30T14:17:27.967-04:00Wonderful, Louise! I think you're right. Altho...Wonderful, Louise! I think you're right. Although you don't want them to steal all the spotlight, the more depth you add to your supporting characters, the richer the story.<br /><br />Can't wait to buy it at the bookstore!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-25677474786089282132010-09-30T13:42:24.053-04:002010-09-30T13:42:24.053-04:00Lisa yes those idea's do help and I am also wo...Lisa yes those idea's do help and I am also working on the two romances devolping in the same book.I think it is going to deepen the story and the book overall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58138354992395474202010-09-30T09:02:25.813-04:002010-09-30T09:02:25.813-04:00Hmm, I should get some use out of that French! If ...Hmm, I should get some use out of that French! If she starts out gypsy like though, that means she gets to end up better behaved in the end. <br /><br />Hm. What if her family are immigrants? She could definitely have a european accent. Or maybe she just fakes it like so much of her life. <br /><br />Good thoughts Momma, I'll have to keep ponderating on that.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35199059341555952512010-09-30T08:35:31.821-04:002010-09-30T08:35:31.821-04:00The day passed and I meant to get back to you!
int...The day passed and I meant to get back to you!<br />interesting idea, Lisa. Thought that a title with Truth in it something like truth or dare. At first, thought the heroine would be good as a French or Italian lady. French lady named Francine, maybe could use some of your french lessons in that. HA But after much thought and other reading think better as a gypsy type lady. Anyway am looking Theresa R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73749211559737759532010-09-30T08:35:30.514-04:002010-09-30T08:35:30.514-04:00The day passed and I meant to get back to you!
int...The day passed and I meant to get back to you!<br />interesting idea, Lisa. Thought that a title with Truth in it something like truth or dare. At first, thought the heroine would be good as a French or Italian lady. French lady named Francine, maybe could use some of your french lessons in that. HA But after much thought and other reading think better as a gypsy type lady. Anyway am looking Theresa R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11460201037740549172010-09-30T08:06:05.445-04:002010-09-30T08:06:05.445-04:00Yeah, me too, Cheryl! It should be fun. I was thin...Yeah, me too, Cheryl! It should be fun. I was thinking that she was came to the biz because of family connection. So hopefully I'll have lots of very interesting characters to work with.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67927647791009313712010-09-30T06:11:30.738-04:002010-09-30T06:11:30.738-04:00I like the mid-western travelling show, snake oil ...I like the mid-western travelling show, snake oil era... kind of a "Gypsies, tramps and thieves" thing.Cheryl Klarichhttp://cherylklarich.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22838641595599541502010-09-29T20:01:23.491-04:002010-09-29T20:01:23.491-04:00How kind of you not to say, "And her faith jo...How kind of you not to say, "And her faith journey had better unfold," Susie! Don't worry. I was thinking of a theme about Truth. What is truth? Is there an absolute truth? How does one find truth? How does one measure it? Is it important?<br /><br />I think that'd be fitting for a postmodern generation. Wouldn't you say. Dina?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-65340347347858120742010-09-29T18:54:27.277-04:002010-09-29T18:54:27.277-04:00Your story sounds like so much fun, Lisa. I'm ...Your story sounds like so much fun, Lisa. I'm excited to see the heroine's faith journey unfold! Thanks for sharing. It's fun to learn how stories come about.<br /><br />I recognize the pic of Jude Law anywhere...I'm in the Ewan McGregor fan club with you Deb!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9293010851858969632010-09-29T17:58:33.639-04:002010-09-29T17:58:33.639-04:00So what you're saying is that you're like ...So what you're saying is that you're like a one woman brainstorm? Is that it Dina?!<br /><br />I like "What the Future Holds" That works on a couple different levels. Thanks!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7803395612200163232010-09-29T17:12:35.717-04:002010-09-29T17:12:35.717-04:00Hi Lisa. What about a title with something about t...Hi Lisa. What about a title with something about the Future in it. Like "What the Future Holds."<br /><br />I do a combo of panster and plotter. I usually start with a premise or question. Then the characters start talking in my head and I write down whatever I'm getting so I have it on paper. <br /><br />Once my brain is drained of that initial download, then I plot and move Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-25650195462183358042010-09-29T14:59:14.533-04:002010-09-29T14:59:14.533-04:00Okay Louise, how subtle do you want? It could be s...Okay Louise, how subtle do you want? It could be something as simple as clipped sentences in the dialogue. Is it the POV character?If so they can experience a rush of hot or cold. Maybe they literally bite their tongue. Or ball their hands in fists. If it's not the POV character. Then we can see them flush or cross their arms. Even turn away from teh source of the anger. Tightening or pursingLisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36721816350088642422010-09-29T14:27:48.346-04:002010-09-29T14:27:48.346-04:00Well Lisa, I am struggling with how to have my mai...Well Lisa, I am struggling with how to have my main character portray anger without words but in a subtle way.And yes characters having a romance alongside the main characters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85686026243844980102010-09-29T14:19:05.441-04:002010-09-29T14:19:05.441-04:00Deb, I think you and I may work kind of alike. I a...Deb, I think you and I may work kind of alike. I always have a loose outline or map of where I'm going and how I think I'm going to get there. But I'm constantly surprised by the subplots and the other stuff my characters throw in there.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63941523589791652262010-09-29T14:16:09.650-04:002010-09-29T14:16:09.650-04:00Thanks, Jen. Titles come to you way easier than to...Thanks, Jen. Titles come to you way easier than to me!<br /><br />And I'm glad you like the idea seeing as how you'll probably wind up having to read it more than once...Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-59456090211038823012010-09-29T12:51:33.741-04:002010-09-29T12:51:33.741-04:00Lisa, I am a plotter. I plot like I make lists. Ri...Lisa, I am a plotter. I plot like I make lists. Right now my work in progress is completely plotted and I have the skeleton. I'm currently editing really rough chapters. But for the pantsters out there, I will say that I still am able to be surprised with what happens, because the characters still drive the action and add twists as they react. <br /><br />And after all, the characters are theDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79822636762411254092010-09-29T11:33:05.963-04:002010-09-29T11:33:05.963-04:00I love this idea! You've come up with a great ...I love this idea! You've come up with a great twist on the heroine, too. I can't wait to see where this goes. Right now, I don't have any great ideas for you, but I might come up with a title or two... let me think about it...Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23441881082209958442010-09-29T10:54:09.281-04:002010-09-29T10:54:09.281-04:00Anything we can help with, Louise? What do you mea...Anything we can help with, Louise? What do you mean a romance within a romance? Like a minor character having a romance alongside the main characters?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89302257425270560792010-09-29T10:30:54.071-04:002010-09-29T10:30:54.071-04:00Well ladies I am a romance writer at best and I pe...Well ladies I am a romance writer at best and I personally am having writers block if you will.I have hit a dead end and I am struggling to go back and put it all together.With that said I think what I would like to see is romance within a romance LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-41893577264185889792010-09-29T07:26:41.355-04:002010-09-29T07:26:41.355-04:00Ha! Deb are you a seat of the pantser or a plotter...Ha! Deb are you a seat of the pantser or a plotter? I should open this up. If there are any other writers out there who want to kick around some ideas for their stories let's do it! <br /><br />For the non-writers you might find the twisted way our minds work interesting if at times a little scary. And please feel free to contribute. I know you're all readers so you have to have some Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76687222414922016942010-09-29T05:12:03.285-04:002010-09-29T05:12:03.285-04:00Lisa, I'm up early and struggling to write (I ...Lisa, I'm up early and struggling to write (I have an hour to get something accomplished and my mind is full of cement).<br />I love your new h/h. Hmmmm, does your hero really look like Ewan McGregor is it just my wishful thinking?<br /><br />I like the way your story is new - an interesting time period and setting and not your average historical romance characters! Enjoy getting from A to Z!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com