I love those quotes, that's why I chose them. They are important to me. This set everything in motion and the Wheel turned. I remember how powerful the scene of Guy's execution affected me. I read a few chapters again yesterday. Those scenes with trial and execution still have a powerful effect on me. It's a great story. Mysticism, tension, adventure, humor. I had great fun when Gisburne toast to his madness. And one wonders how the story would have turned out completely differently if Gisburne hadn't been there - how he actually brought them all together and formed Robin of Loxley ´s gang. He created his enemies.
I'm really touched that you like the story so much and that you chose to re-read part of it yesterday. I wrote it such a long time ago that it sometimes amazes me that people still enjoy it as much as they do. I did have a blast writing it, so it's nice to know that you have fun reading it.
It was an interesting exercise to wonder how things would have been different if Edmond of Gisburne had died in the Crusades and Guy had grown up as the son of the Earl of Huntingdon. I literally thought about everything Gisburne did in those first couple of episodes and realized that he did bring the outlaws together. Loxley and Much wouldn't have met Will, Tom and Dickon if they hadn't been arrested by Gisburne. Loxley wouldn't have run into Marion's chamber if Gisburne hadn't been chasing him after the escape from the dungeon. Much might not have joined the outlaws if Gisburne hadn't killed his father. I think things really could have turned out quite differently if Guy of Gisburne hadn't existed.
So I read the rest of COTW2. And again, I found other scenes that I liked. Those scenes with Loxley, when Guy is badly injured and has a fever. And I like your David of Huntingdon. So he finally realized that Guy was his son.
Oh, man. I'd actually forgotten about that scene with Loxley. I was being completely self-indulgent when I wrote that scene, but I did have a lot of fun with it. I'm happy that you liked my portrayal of David of Huntingdon. I do remember him being pretty antagonistic towards Gisburne until he discovered the truth. I really enjoyed writing scenes between him and Gisburne.
I can't make any promises, but I've started re-reading COTW and will read COTW2 after that. I don't know if I'll be able to do it, but I'm toying with the idea of trying to complete COTW2 - if I can find a way to salvage the wreck. I'm looking for a writing project that doesn't require as much time or energy in terms of research and/or plotting, the kind of thing that I can work on a little bit at a time over a long period of time. In other words, something that will work with my current schedule. Like I said, I may not succeed, so please don't mention it to anyone. L has been begging me for years to finish COTW2, so I would hate to get her hopes up if nothing came
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After years, all I remembered was that Margaret was in COTW2, rusty_armour. :-) I also forgot the rest. I liked the Loxley scene, but I really like it when Loxley and Gisburne are in the same scene. I love them both. :-D Yes, David of Huntingdon was hostile to Gisburne, but I would not expect anything else. I really enjoyed reading the scenes between him and Gisburne.
I hope you enjoy re-reading as much as I enjoyed it. That would be great if you completed COTW2! There will probably be a lot of work to do, but if it could be saved, it would be great. If I can help you in any way, for example, if you want to talk about your ideas, I will be happy to be at your disposal.
Of course, I won't mention it to anyone. How many times do I want to work on my projects, and then there is nothing because of depression and migraines.
After years, all I remembered was that Margaret was in COTW2, rusty_armour. :-)
LOL! I'm not surprised! There's certainly a number of things that I'd forgotten until you mentioned them.
I also forgot the rest. I liked the Loxley scene, but I really like it when Loxley and Gisburne are in the same scene. I love them both. :-D
It seems strange that I wrote such a scene years before the Sanctuary series. Maybe I had been longing to have them in a scene together. I'm not sure what my motivations were at the time. It will be interesting to re-read the scene. In any case, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Yes, David of Huntingdon was hostile to Gisburne, but I would not expect anything else. I really enjoyed reading the scenes between him and Gisburne.Yes, I suppose it wouldn't have made much sense if the Earl had been warm and friendly to Gisburne considering that Gisburne is his son's enemy and is trying to kill him. And I'm sure it also doesn't help that Gisburne arrested the Earl in "Rutterkin". ;-) It's good to know that you liked those moments
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I can assure you, that your wonderful story definitely does not pale in comparison to my cover art!
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Okay, let's call it a tie. :-)
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I love those quotes, that's why I chose them. They are important to me.
This set everything in motion and the Wheel turned.
I remember how powerful the scene of Guy's execution affected me.
I read a few chapters again yesterday. Those scenes with trial and execution still have a powerful effect on me.
It's a great story. Mysticism, tension, adventure, humor.
I had great fun when Gisburne toast to his madness.
And one wonders how the story would have turned out completely differently if Gisburne hadn't been there - how he actually brought them all together and formed Robin of Loxley ´s gang. He created his enemies.
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It was an interesting exercise to wonder how things would have been different if Edmond of Gisburne had died in the Crusades and Guy had grown up as the son of the Earl of Huntingdon. I literally thought about everything Gisburne did in those first couple of episodes and realized that he did bring the outlaws together. Loxley and Much wouldn't have met Will, Tom and Dickon if they hadn't been arrested by Gisburne. Loxley wouldn't have run into Marion's chamber if Gisburne hadn't been chasing him after the escape from the dungeon. Much might not have joined the outlaws if Gisburne hadn't killed his father. I think things really could have turned out quite differently if Guy of Gisburne hadn't existed.
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So I read the rest of COTW2. And again, I found other scenes that I liked. Those scenes with Loxley, when Guy is badly injured and has a fever.
And I like your David of Huntingdon. So he finally realized that Guy was his son.
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I can't make any promises, but I've started re-reading COTW and will read COTW2 after that. I don't know if I'll be able to do it, but I'm toying with the idea of trying to complete COTW2 - if I can find a way to salvage the wreck. I'm looking for a writing project that doesn't require as much time or energy in terms of research and/or plotting, the kind of thing that I can work on a little bit at a time over a long period of time. In other words, something that will work with my current schedule. Like I said, I may not succeed, so please don't mention it to anyone. L has been begging me for years to finish COTW2, so I would hate to get her hopes up if nothing came ( ... )
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I also forgot the rest. I liked the Loxley scene, but I really like it when Loxley and Gisburne are in the same scene. I love them both. :-D
Yes, David of Huntingdon was hostile to Gisburne, but I would not expect anything else. I really enjoyed reading the scenes between him and Gisburne.
I hope you enjoy re-reading as much as I enjoyed it. That would be great if you completed COTW2! There will probably be a lot of work to do, but if it could be saved, it would be great. If I can help you in any way, for example, if you want to talk about your ideas, I will be happy to be at your disposal.
Of course, I won't mention it to anyone. How many times do I want to work on my projects, and then there is nothing because of depression and migraines.
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LOL! I'm not surprised! There's certainly a number of things that I'd forgotten until you mentioned them.
I also forgot the rest. I liked the Loxley scene, but I really like it when Loxley and Gisburne are in the same scene. I love them both. :-D
It seems strange that I wrote such a scene years before the Sanctuary series. Maybe I had been longing to have them in a scene together. I'm not sure what my motivations were at the time. It will be interesting to re-read the scene. In any case, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Yes, David of Huntingdon was hostile to Gisburne, but I would not expect anything else. I really enjoyed reading the scenes between him and Gisburne.Yes, I suppose it wouldn't have made much sense if the Earl had been warm and friendly to Gisburne considering that Gisburne is his son's enemy and is trying to kill him. And I'm sure it also doesn't help that Gisburne arrested the Earl in "Rutterkin". ;-) It's good to know that you liked those moments ( ... )
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