Desiderius Price

Well, I am really struggling with this chapter. It’s mostly written, but… I had a specific format in mind, and I’ve kept to it, but it feels off, like I’ve inadvertently ruined the pacing. That’s odd, because I wanted to write this format to have a clear break between the prior slow burn/consummation vs the lead in to the war, which would require a change in pacing.

*scratches head*

As I check the word count, it seems like if I finish off the chapter as I planned, I might still have some room to play with it. I wonder if there’s some little aspect I can add that will make it work better. Hmm… *thinks*

Some of this chapter is written from the limited pov of the Lord of Light, and I’m hesitant to use that pov to do anything to regulate pacing, mood or atmostphere. It seems too transparent and heavy handed to do that. Probably because if I do that, it’d lead to a feeling of discontent in the reader. I’m not giving much away. If I use the pov like that, you’d expect to see more of the pov character’s motivations. Yet the other pov characters (the three of them) are dreaming, so I can’t use them. Beric is awake, but he’s being haunted. He’s also not a pov character.

I suppose I’ll feed the dogs while I think. This is a quandary. If I can’t fix it, I’m going to have to chuck it and think of something else altogether. But this felt right when I started it. Grrr!

Well, I am really struggling with this chapter. It’s mostly written, but… I had a specific format in mind, and I’ve kept to it, but it feels off, like I’ve inadvertently ruined the pacing. That’s odd, because I wanted to write this format to have a clear break between the prior slow burn/consummation vs the lead in to the war, which would require a change in pacing.

*scratches head*

As I check the word count, it seems like if I finish off the chapter as I planned, I might still have some room to play with it. I wonder if there’s some little aspect I can add that will make it work better. Hmm… *thinks*

Some of this chapter is written from the limited pov of the Lord of Light, and I’m hesitant to use that pov to do anything to regulate pacing, mood or atmostphere. It seems too transparent and heavy handed to do that. Probably because if I do that, it’d lead to a feeling of discontent in the reader. I’m not giving much away. If I use the pov like that, you’d expect to see more of the pov character’s motivations. Yet the other pov characters (the three of them) are dreaming, so I can’t use them. Beric is awake, but he’s being haunted. He’s also not a pov character.

I suppose I’ll feed the dogs while I think. This is a quandary. If I can’t fix it, I’m going to have to chuck it and think of something else altogether. But this felt right when I started it. Grrr!

Well, it’s late but I finally posted my Halloween story. I’m sorry, it’s crappy but anyway...Happy Thanksgiving!

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

Anyone know any good science fiction novels? Trying to find something to buy my dad for Christmas. Bonus points if it has gay characters, but no smut. No way I’m buying my dad porn lol. bleeeeh

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

I thought I’d be working on the repair guy today.  Instead, my mind's chewing on the sequel to "Dale’s Game” … at least i’ve got two chapters written so far.  Next up, naughty priests

::goes and hides under the couch:: I hate being sick!!

First time ever, got a holiday story written early! Annnnd now I have to wait a month. Fuck me.

First time ever, got a holiday story written early! Annnnd now I have to wait a month. Fuck me.

It is cold, cloudy and blustery day today, and I don't feel like doing any of the shit I need to get done before Thanksgiving.

There's a reason I don't write oneshots...  Because I never stop at one...  They're like bloody Pringles!!!  And then they turn into new projects...  Adding to a very large array of projects...  And again I've got another started...  Lol.  However, it is proving to myself I am capable of crossing genres...  So that's something!!

Sorry, got distracted by fallout today, so no chapter to post    *BUT* I’ve been teetering on the cusp of burnout, so the little distraction will help alleviate that danger.  Tomorrow, depends… got a hot water situation I’ll be dealing with, so I’ll know by the end of the day.  Fortunately, I’ve got this next week off, so I’ll be putting in some time.

There's a reason I don't write oneshots...  Because I never stop at one...  They're like bloody Pringles!!!  And then they turn into new projects...  Adding to a very large array of projects...  And again I've got another started...  Lol.  However, it is proving to myself I am capable of crossing genres...  So that's something!!

There's a reason I don't write oneshots...  Because I never stop at one...  They're like bloody Pringles!!!  And then they turn into new projects...  Adding to a very large array of projects...  And again I've got another started...  Lol.  However, it is proving to myself I am capable of crossing genres...  So that's something!!

Currently wrestling with Tormund. He’s winning. Good job it’s not literally.

For a character who seems pretty simple on the surface, even in his own thoughts, this one is ridiculously deep. In fact, out of the three, he’s probably got a whole lot more going on than the other two once you dig down a bit.

I think it’s time for that last resort in getting right into a character: the fictional interview.

I kind of hate writing these, but in the absence of anyone to discuss it with, it’s the next best thing.

At least when this is done, I can drag them off to war. That should make for an interesting journey. All that sharing a tent business, the imperative need to stay absolutely silent no matter what… that will be fun for someone, I’m sure. Ok, that’s my reward! If I can just get over this little hurdle now…

Come on, Tormund, you obstinate sod!

*sighs*

Sigh…. sorry, progress on the repair guy’s been interrupted this week so far (dealing with a busted hot water situation).

The thingy told me it’s your birthday. So, 

Happy birthday, dear DG. I hope it’ll be a wonderful day. 

Couldn’t sleep. But the fun thing about insomnia is everything seems 150% funnier and gooder (that’s a word now. I just decided). I just started a scene and laughed uproariously at a stupid little porny rhyme I wrote in it and I just KNOW I’m going to think it’s totally juvenile and unusable in the morning. Morning Chloe’s such a goddamn stick in the mud. 

Well, today was just a big ball of shit. Here’s to tomorrow being super awesome for the sake of homeostasis. 

Well, today was just a big ball of shit. Here’s to tomorrow being super awesome for the sake of homeostasis. 

It is 33 F out there, with wind chills making it feel like it’s in the 20s. That’s 0, with wind chills of -5 C…