Once I planned the story out, I knew that there was a lot I had to get through in a relatively short span, and from reading my stuff in the past, I think you'll agree that's sometimes something I do well at, whereas other times... *grin* Thorough planning always helps, of course, I'm going to transition from one scene/topic in this way, but even more, I think my story turns out one hundred times better when I truly get a feeling for who the characters are, when they become real people almost. Shit, I wish I could figure out how to do that reliably.
What a great read. I love the analogy with the rings of water and the parallel to Clare's own wish to move back through time.
The idea of house add-ons has always been interesting to me, too. I like picturing them before the renovation, thinking about how things fit into them and people moved through them. The office desk I'm currently at sits in an addition that was established well before I ever worked here, facing an interior wall that used to be an exterior wall. Above my monitor is a small window into my manager's office that would once have been his window to the outside world. There's something striking in the idea that I can't put my finger on and it was so charming to see someone else expressing that idea, especially since I don't think I've ever seen anyone else touch on it before.
I hope we'll see more of these characters and crazy Great-Uncle Doug's diary.
Ah, like the attic I discussed in previous comments, the add-on was taken from my Grandma's house as well. (It was NEVER referred to as Grandpa's house, even though he lived there as well. LOL) Just like cousin Josh, it never occurred to me that it was an add-on until someone told me, but then it became obvious. And, I like my new boss a lot, but I don't think I'd want her to have a window into my office. Skype is bad enough. :)
I am toying with the idea of writing more in this universe, although much depends on what crazy prompts Gary passes on to us in future weeks. I have a couple storylines like that, although with Idol, you always have to be careful to make them stand alone.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting--it gives me a chance to geek out over story ideas and such.
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Once I planned the story out, I knew that there was a lot I had to get through in a relatively short span, and from reading my stuff in the past, I think you'll agree that's sometimes something I do well at, whereas other times... *grin* Thorough planning always helps, of course, I'm going to transition from one scene/topic in this way, but even more, I think my story turns out one hundred times better when I truly get a feeling for who the characters are, when they become real people almost. Shit, I wish I could figure out how to do that reliably.
Thanks again, very glad you liked this.
Dan
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The idea of house add-ons has always been interesting to me, too. I like picturing them before the renovation, thinking about how things fit into them and people moved through them. The office desk I'm currently at sits in an addition that was established well before I ever worked here, facing an interior wall that used to be an exterior wall. Above my monitor is a small window into my manager's office that would once have been his window to the outside world. There's something striking in the idea that I can't put my finger on and it was so charming to see someone else expressing that idea, especially since I don't think I've ever seen anyone else touch on it before.
I hope we'll see more of these characters and crazy Great-Uncle Doug's diary.
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I am toying with the idea of writing more in this universe, although much depends on what crazy prompts Gary passes on to us in future weeks. I have a couple storylines like that, although with Idol, you always have to be careful to make them stand alone.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting--it gives me a chance to geek out over story ideas and such.
Dan
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