But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 07:29:16 UTC
//There are the shadows, locked into every corner, lurking at the end of a string of prepositions, which fool the eye into thinking that the geometry of this private world is sensible and soundly fitted together, without seams.//
Love that! This is a rather fantastic idea, too, as long as you can keep the whimsy under control. *has FAITH in you*
//“It says here that selkies are almost as dangerous as box jellyfish and much more dangerous than sharks.”//
This also looks like fun. And I like this as a way to mix in everyday...ness with the fantastical. *encourages*
//The second what, exactly?//
The second turning? That's what I'd think if it was a road direction.
Speaking of weather, Saturday and Sunday were beautiful, and so was yesterday morning; and yesterday afternoon it turned drizzly and this morning it's horrible. I blame your jazz hands. ;____;
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 22:58:55 UTC
8D Glad you liked that line, I was pleasantly surprised by it when I was rereading. I think I am fonder of this story-premise/beginning now than I was when I wrote it, so... *crosses fingers*
The mixing of everydayness and fantasy is your fault, you're the one who went and reminded me of how much I like magical realism.
The second turning, eh? But Peter Pan is supposed to be ~magical~, not mundane! >>
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'm glad my jazz hands worked for someone, tho here it is as hot as hot can be.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?clodia_metelliSeptember 29 2010, 23:08:36 UTC
I think that's a lovely line and it's a lovely concept, as long as you can keep from straining the whimsy too far. That last paragraph is possibly looking a little strained. *encourages*
I am not completely sure I've ever read anything that would be described as 'magic realism'. I have a feeling it means 'Authors of High Lit'rature Deigning to Write Fantasy', but possibly my lack of experience is misleading me. Anyway, not sure how I managed that!
They're flying through the sky! How much more magical do you need it to be?
And finally, *SULKSSSSSSSSSS* but it did stop raining this afternoon, I guess, which was when I was wandering around town getting my hair cut and my teeth drilled.
Re: But what of the gynaecologist in Illinois?gogollescentSeptember 29 2010, 23:23:03 UTC
Yeahhh it wants some paring down. Which is-- well, easier than writing more, anyway, though hopefully it will help with writing more, as well. We shall see.
Er? I was thinking of the short story you linked me to, with the witches. But perhaps I am the one confused about the definition, here.
But there must be ~childish charm~ in the things they say!
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Love that! This is a rather fantastic idea, too, as long as you can keep the whimsy under control. *has FAITH in you*
//“It says here that selkies are almost as dangerous as box jellyfish and much more dangerous than sharks.”//
This also looks like fun. And I like this as a way to mix in everyday...ness with the fantastical. *encourages*
//The second what, exactly?//
The second turning? That's what I'd think if it was a road direction.
Speaking of weather, Saturday and Sunday were beautiful, and so was yesterday morning; and yesterday afternoon it turned drizzly and this morning it's horrible. I blame your jazz hands. ;____;
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The mixing of everydayness and fantasy is your fault, you're the one who went and reminded me of how much I like magical realism.
The second turning, eh? But Peter Pan is supposed to be ~magical~, not mundane! >>
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'm glad my jazz hands worked for someone, tho here it is as hot as hot can be.
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I am not completely sure I've ever read anything that would be described as 'magic realism'. I have a feeling it means 'Authors of High Lit'rature Deigning to Write Fantasy', but possibly my lack of experience is misleading me. Anyway, not sure how I managed that!
They're flying through the sky! How much more magical do you need it to be?
And finally, *SULKSSSSSSSSSS* but it did stop raining this afternoon, I guess, which was when I was wandering around town getting my hair cut and my teeth drilled.
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Er? I was thinking of the short story you linked me to, with the witches. But perhaps I am the one confused about the definition, here.
But there must be ~childish charm~ in the things they say!
*JAZZ HANDS*
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Gotta run, will read other stuff later.
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(you know you love me)
(at least I refrained from the obnoxious font/box this time)
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