#PennedPossibilities 950 — Can your MC swim?
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#PennedPossibilities 982 — For characters with a significant other, what is their happiest shared memory?
For Fenella and Alistair, it’s time spent in the library. Wrapped up in one another on the sofa, both of them reading, a fire warming the room from the hearth, et cetera. Memories like those have withstood the test of time for the pair. If they’re lucky, they might end up together again before the end. (As of right now, they’re only friends but were lovers for a long time.)
For Samuel and Hati, it was the day he realized they could be mates. They talk about it now and have a laugh. He caught her scent and they made eye contact at a party on the Winnter Solstice. They drank, talked about anything and everything, realized how similar they were, and became friends. Much later, they became more, once she realized it as well (that they were meant to be mates, that is).
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#PennedPossibilities 983 — MC POV: If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family?
Alistair: I can’t remember my childhood, not anymore. I don’t know if I was an only child or one of many. It’s a depressing thought. But if I had to choose, and if in this scenario I was still a mortal, I would say that to come from a rather large family sounds comforting and I would lean towards that option. The more, the merrier. In the end, yes, I would rather have siblings aplenty.
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#PennedPossibilities 983 — MC POV: If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family?
Alistair: I can’t remember my childhood, not anymore. I don’t know if I was an only child or one of many. It’s a depressing thought. But if I had to choose, and if in this scenario I was still a mortal, I would say that to come from a rather large family sounds comforting and I would lean towards that option. The more, the merrier. In the end, yes, I would rather have siblings aplenty.
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#PennedPossibilities 984 — Where does your MC feel the safest? Is there a particular person or object that helps them feel safe?
Alistair feels his safest when he’s at home ensconced in his castle. That’s his place of refuge. Dorcha Castle will always be the safest place in the world for he and Fenella, for Duncan, Caden, Hati and Samuel, et cetera. They all feel the same way.
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#PennedPossibilities 984 — Where does your MC feel the safest? Is there a particular person or object that helps them feel safe?
Alistair feels his safest when he’s at home ensconced in his castle. That’s his place of refuge. Dorcha Castle will always be the safest place in the world for he and Fenella, for Duncan, Caden, Hati and Samuel, et cetera. They all feel the same way.
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#PennedPossibilities 985 — How long have you been writing or when did you start?
I started writing when I was kiddo. I don’t remember my age, but I just know that I was really young. I always played TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons or DnD, though, and I’ve always adored that sort of thing. Storytelling, acting, ren fairs, etc. My dad loved bringing that out of me as a kid, especially when he was reading to me or encouraging my writing. Going on hikes with a walking stick and pretending we were hobbits on a long journey and all that. Telling stories is just in my blood. I’m a lot like my daddoo.
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#PennedPossibilities 985 — How long have you been writing or when did you start?
I started writing when I was kiddo. I don’t remember my age, but I just know that I was really young. I always played TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons or DnD, though, and I’ve always adored that sort of thing. Storytelling, acting, ren fairs, etc. My dad loved bringing that out of me as a kid, especially when he was reading to me or encouraging my writing. Going on hikes with a walking stick and pretending we were hobbits on a long journey and all that. Telling stories is just in my blood. I’m a lot like my daddoo.
@floofpaldi We never “went for a walk” when I was little we “went on an adventure”!
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#PennedPossibilities 985 — How long have you been writing or when did you start?
I started writing when I was kiddo. I don’t remember my age, but I just know that I was really young. I always played TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons or DnD, though, and I’ve always adored that sort of thing. Storytelling, acting, ren fairs, etc. My dad loved bringing that out of me as a kid, especially when he was reading to me or encouraging my writing. Going on hikes with a walking stick and pretending we were hobbits on a long journey and all that. Telling stories is just in my blood. I’m a lot like my daddoo.
#PennedPossibilities 986 — Check-In time! How are you enjoying working on your WIP? Are things going the way you planned, or has the outline somehow changed along the way?
I can’t recall ever enjoying something quite this much. Everything changed for me around the fifth chapter, and I’m loving the way things are going. I changed the universe’s entire lore based on a wild idea that came to me one night and my girlfriend told me to, and I quote, “go for it,” and I’ve changed everything about who and what Alistair truly is. It was a huge revelation on my part, seeing as I’ve written stories with him for over a decade. He’s different now, and it’s wonderfully refreshing and fun. What I’ve come up with, and how things have changed, added so much depth and substance to the story itself, and made a series all the more possible because this *has* turned into a series by now.
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@floofpaldi We never “went for a walk” when I was little we “went on an adventure”!
@leiawelsh This! Absolutely the same thing with me and my family.
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#PennedPossibilities 986 — Check-In time! How are you enjoying working on your WIP? Are things going the way you planned, or has the outline somehow changed along the way?
I can’t recall ever enjoying something quite this much. Everything changed for me around the fifth chapter, and I’m loving the way things are going. I changed the universe’s entire lore based on a wild idea that came to me one night and my girlfriend told me to, and I quote, “go for it,” and I’ve changed everything about who and what Alistair truly is. It was a huge revelation on my part, seeing as I’ve written stories with him for over a decade. He’s different now, and it’s wonderfully refreshing and fun. What I’ve come up with, and how things have changed, added so much depth and substance to the story itself, and made a series all the more possible because this *has* turned into a series by now.
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@floofpaldi Yay, that sounds so fun! I'm really enjoying this story and the Alistair/Fenella relationship.
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#PennedPossibilities 986 — Check-In time! How are you enjoying working on your WIP? Are things going the way you planned, or has the outline somehow changed along the way?
I can’t recall ever enjoying something quite this much. Everything changed for me around the fifth chapter, and I’m loving the way things are going. I changed the universe’s entire lore based on a wild idea that came to me one night and my girlfriend told me to, and I quote, “go for it,” and I’ve changed everything about who and what Alistair truly is. It was a huge revelation on my part, seeing as I’ve written stories with him for over a decade. He’s different now, and it’s wonderfully refreshing and fun. What I’ve come up with, and how things have changed, added so much depth and substance to the story itself, and made a series all the more possible because this *has* turned into a series by now.
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#PennedPossibilities 987 — Do any of your characters have an unusual or uncommon pet? What is it? How did they acquire it?
Vampires keep moths. Alistair is no different in this aspect. Moths find their way to vampiric creatures, often lingering nearby and finding comfort with them. I’ve gone into detail about this in the past. They symbolize a great deal in this supernatural universe.
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@floofpaldi Yay, that sounds so fun! I'm really enjoying this story and the Alistair/Fenella relationship.
@therivercrow That just made me ridiculously happy. You have no idea. Thank you for that. I love those two. They just need to work through their problems and realize they *still* love each other, make their confessions, and fix things.
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@therivercrow That just made me ridiculously happy. You have no idea. Thank you for that. I love those two. They just need to work through their problems and realize they *still* love each other, make their confessions, and fix things.
@floofpaldi I have faith that they will, but until then I'll enjoy the drama!
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@floofpaldi I have faith that they will, but until then I'll enjoy the drama!
@therivercrow And believe me, there's gonna be lots of drama. The achy-breaky-feelsy type. Right now, I'm just working on a commissioned fanfiction story for The Thick of It, which I'm loving so much, and it's become very close to the heart. It deals with cancer, infusion therapy, and autoimmune disease, so you can tell *why* it's special, I suppose. But once it's finished, it's right back into my novel. And working on my Star Wars story as well. I miss my Peter Cushing work. 🥰
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@therivercrow And believe me, there's gonna be lots of drama. The achy-breaky-feelsy type. Right now, I'm just working on a commissioned fanfiction story for The Thick of It, which I'm loving so much, and it's become very close to the heart. It deals with cancer, infusion therapy, and autoimmune disease, so you can tell *why* it's special, I suppose. But once it's finished, it's right back into my novel. And working on my Star Wars story as well. I miss my Peter Cushing work. 🥰
@floofpaldi you do so much, I never cease to be amazed!
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@floofpaldi you do so much, I never cease to be amazed!
@therivercrow You're too sweet. I think it's just a way to keep myself sane during the quiet moments where I'm left to my own devices and I have a bit of down-time, you know? Relaxing at night for me is writing (or gaming). I don't know... Maybe I'm just nuts.
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@therivercrow You're too sweet. I think it's just a way to keep myself sane during the quiet moments where I'm left to my own devices and I have a bit of down-time, you know? Relaxing at night for me is writing (or gaming). I don't know... Maybe I'm just nuts.
@floofpaldi nah, I get it. It's a chill way to use your brain that isn't stressy or work stuff. And you do it so well!
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#PennedPossibilities 987 — Do any of your characters have an unusual or uncommon pet? What is it? How did they acquire it?
Vampires keep moths. Alistair is no different in this aspect. Moths find their way to vampiric creatures, often lingering nearby and finding comfort with them. I’ve gone into detail about this in the past. They symbolize a great deal in this supernatural universe.
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#PennedPossibilities 988 — Tell us about your MC’s bravest moment.
While I can’t say everything, not yet, I can talk a bit about the scene. It comes later, towards the end of the novel. It’s the moment where Alistair confesses everything to Fenella. She’s the first person he has told (about who and what he is) in ages, and he comes right out and says it, even if it requires a bit of poking and prodding on her end. A confession of that calibre is pure bravery.
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#PennedPossibilities 988 — Tell us about your MC’s bravest moment.
While I can’t say everything, not yet, I can talk a bit about the scene. It comes later, towards the end of the novel. It’s the moment where Alistair confesses everything to Fenella. She’s the first person he has told (about who and what he is) in ages, and he comes right out and says it, even if it requires a bit of poking and prodding on her end. A confession of that calibre is pure bravery.
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#PennedPossibilities 989 — Is your MC an immigrant or newcomer in the place where they live? If so, where did they emigrate from and where do they currently live?
Alistair is most definitely from exactly where he lives, and where Dorcha Castle is, despite what some of my readers may or may not be guessing. I’ll say it now for everyone. He actually *is* from Scotland, and from the Moray area at that. He was born there, lived there, and still lives there.
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#PennedPossibilities 989 — Is your MC an immigrant or newcomer in the place where they live? If so, where did they emigrate from and where do they currently live?
Alistair is most definitely from exactly where he lives, and where Dorcha Castle is, despite what some of my readers may or may not be guessing. I’ll say it now for everyone. He actually *is* from Scotland, and from the Moray area at that. He was born there, lived there, and still lives there.
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#PennedPossibilities 990 — Have any of your characters ever been in a fight?
Oh, many times, and that goes for all of them. The majority of the cast are immortals. They’re vampires and werewolves. Battles and fights have (and will continue to) happen. I love writing scenes like this as well.
(I’m posting this early for me, only because I’ll be busy tonight. I hope no one minds!)
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#PennedPossibilities 990 — Have any of your characters ever been in a fight?
Oh, many times, and that goes for all of them. The majority of the cast are immortals. They’re vampires and werewolves. Battles and fights have (and will continue to) happen. I love writing scenes like this as well.
(I’m posting this early for me, only because I’ll be busy tonight. I hope no one minds!)
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#PennedPossibilities 991 — Tell us about your WIP. What is the genre or genres?
Genres: Gothic and Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Horror.
Addition: For some explanation, this story also takes place during the tail end of the Victorian era, contains werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches, and was written with the gloriously eerie spirit of Hammer Horror films in mind.
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#PennedPossibilities 991 — Tell us about your WIP. What is the genre or genres?
Genres: Gothic and Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Horror.
Addition: For some explanation, this story also takes place during the tail end of the Victorian era, contains werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches, and was written with the gloriously eerie spirit of Hammer Horror films in mind.
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#PennedPossibilities 992 — If your MC unexpectedly died, who would they want to raise their child(ren), if they have any? Have they already made a plan for this in case it happens?
Oooh, this is a good prompt. I’m glad I had this one saved. Vampires have their “children,” meaning the ones they’ve turned sired and bloodbound or those they’ve made into fellow vampires. They aren’t blood children, of course, but the familial relationship is very similar. Things tend to work in the same way. Alistair would want his bloodbound one/ones to survive and thrive, and they would need no help in doing so. He’s sure of that fact. Duncan would be just fine in that respect. He doesn’t require Alistair’s fellow existence to keep on living. There’s no plan needed in the event that he was to ever die.
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#PennedPossibilities 992 — If your MC unexpectedly died, who would they want to raise their child(ren), if they have any? Have they already made a plan for this in case it happens?
Oooh, this is a good prompt. I’m glad I had this one saved. Vampires have their “children,” meaning the ones they’ve turned sired and bloodbound or those they’ve made into fellow vampires. They aren’t blood children, of course, but the familial relationship is very similar. Things tend to work in the same way. Alistair would want his bloodbound one/ones to survive and thrive, and they would need no help in doing so. He’s sure of that fact. Duncan would be just fine in that respect. He doesn’t require Alistair’s fellow existence to keep on living. There’s no plan needed in the event that he was to ever die.
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#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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I see a path filled with growth, and growth is definitely the word for it. This is a good question. It’s really hard to answer, though. We all grow and change as time goes on and we continue to hone our craft. One thing that I will say is that imposter syndrome doesn’t hit me anymore and it hasn’t in quite some time. I guess I could say that I don’t think I “suck” at writing anymore, and a younger version of me from even ten years ago would have been left aghast and gasping at that. I see my stories and writing style progressing, developing, and improving, even from the things I published and let loose on the world years ago. So, that’s a nice thought. I'm rather proud. I just... never really think about it.
Starting this hashtag has helped me with my writing journey so much. Words wouldn’t suffice. It makes me think about storytelling in a different way. Not only do I want to help myself but I also want to help other writers. The things that we might not think about, the little details, everything about background characters, etc. I’ve grown since I began this writing prompt hashtag, as a thinker and a writer.
