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@emily-waldorf

YES! It does make it more enjoyable, because I get to appreciate it twice in one watch/read: Once for the sheer entertainment of it, and another for how it works (or doesn’t, lol).

Exactly! Plus, it’s even fun to read objectively bad things because it lowers your standards for published books and makes your writing seem better in c…[Read more]

@calidris

Personally, if it’s because of trauma…I’d be inclined to say no?  I think it depends on what the reasoning is.  If they’re not interested because they’re afraid, I’d say that’s (first of all terribly sad), but it’s also (in theory) reversible if they heal.  But then there’s some characters who might’ve been put off of it by trauma, but m…

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@irishcelticredflowercrown

So I think all of what you said sounds fine. I know that you’re just trying to tell a story about Cal’s pain and how she deals with it, and from the sound of it I think your heart is in the right place

Thanks! I’m glad you want her to stay in as well!

I don’t see any of my characters through those lenses but I do know…

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@calidris

(Also I actually did get your post that SE ate so I’ll be replying to that too, so y’all who didn’t see it can read along XD)

I actually agree with Cathy here – idk why but Cal always seemed just straight up gay to me?

Honestly you two realized it before me so you might even be correct XD

Either way, it’s certainly going to be…

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@calidris

Idk about any of you, but I’m more likely to pray about my writing when I’ve included a touchy subject.

Yes, definitely. And it is really important to do so at other times as you said Your post was great even if Story Embers ate the perfect one. I feel your pain XD it ate one of mine!

WOW! That challenge just went up a notch! This is going to be so good for Jade.

@rose-colored-fancy

I’m totally fine with Cal staying around. Christian writers definitely need to approach this stuff in a biblical way, acknowledging sin and helping the struggling.

Oh, and by the way, it’s a “used to dance” for me, too. I just remember it vividly…[Read more]

@this-is-not-an-alien

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Gay or trans-guyish vibes…? *Shrug* just spitballing!

Ohhh, that’s interesting! For now, she’s told me she’s bi, but goodness knows how indecisive my characters are so we’ll see if she changes her mind somewhere along the line XD

@inkhorn

I think all the characters won’t be too keen on talking about their decision. I was…

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@calidris

I think all the characters won’t be too keen on talking about their decision. I was thinking that maybe if they refused, the castle would either tell everyone what the decision was (basically narrating it in the most sarcastic, humiliating, guilt laying tone possible), or the castle would show everyone the character making his decision,…[Read more]

Also, umm… on the heels of the Kit reveal… XD (Oh gosh I’m also kinda nervous about this)

You know when characters develop without asking you first? Well, that happened again, with Calliope specifically.

A day or two ago, I realized Cal is very likely queer (I think bi as well but I’m not positive). I left that idea where it was and thought…[Read more]

Sheesh this castle moves fast XD

@e-n-leonard

 I’m the one who has never seen pas de chat spelled before; I’ve only ever heard my ballet teacher say all of these terms! Don’t tell Jade I screwed up for her. Her pride will shatter, and I’d rather have that happen according to the plot .
*shoves eavesdropping Jade back into the notebook where sh…

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@calidris

goodness that is a fantastic challenge!  I can’t wait!

Thanks! Now I’m desperately trying to figure out the premise of Enydd’s decision. XD Oh goodness…this castle is doing wonders for Enydd, meaning that as an author I now have even more work to do for her.

Enydd: I couldn’t let you get away with making me a joyful, wise character wh…[Read more]

@calidris

Her backstory is still a little vague, but:

All her life, she has had extraordinary skill in ballet. She is also the daughter of two Fishers (which is a class in and of itself), and she absolutely hates that occupation. Therefore, she’s been working at her ballet skills her entire life so that on the Day of Destiny, the Benevolents w…[Read more]

@calidris

Definitely creepy and dystopian! Her world has a nasty class system kids get funneled into permanently at the Final Year (or they get Culled), and there’s rigid control and dreadful things I probably shouldn’t mention here, all while the leaders act like they’re the most wonderful people in the world.

😂 Ahh, Kit! Well, Kit, I welcome your unabridged self to this Castle!
@calidris   Good job pulling off that reveal.

Avin

Kit explained that there was no peerage in Spire…wherever that was. He grinned. he did a lot of that.

“You see, Spire has always been controlled by five houses, and it’s a general rule of thumb that your house is going to have at least one ally and at least one enemy – I’m a Goldenjay, and Val is a Page, so technically we shouldn…[Read more]

@calidris

Emily summed it up. I say go for it.

So many great things happening. =)

However… I’m out of town at a barbershop convention ( =)  #smorgaschorus  !!!) so I won’t be able to post anything till later next week…. but I’m looking forward to it. hehe. both continuing the awkward crush/love/friend convo between ku and Ehud, as well as t…[Read more]

@calidris

That did help!

I’m okay with you dropping that character in the Castle. 🙂

@calidris

First, I must say that I really appreciate that you’re asking for our input on this topic. 🙂

I have a few questions that I’d like to ask for clarity’s sake. I’d like to know what your views on this subject are. Do you view homosexuality as a sin or as something to be embraced and accepted? You said that you were writing this from a…[Read more]

@calidris

Sorry it took so long for me to respond! Since you said you’ll handle the character in a Christian way, I don’t mind. After all, I’m dealing with a bunch of narcissists, traitors, and murderers, yet I don’t usually call them that. I love them and know what they’ll grow into: joyful, noble, humble. I’m sure it’s similar with you and…[Read more]