tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post6588409388481199136..comments2023-12-18T06:44:07.102-08:00Comments on Lisa D. Writes: The Lunatic is in my head...Lisa Desrochershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15179219851085181641noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-54148257010733608582010-10-12T22:45:04.245-07:002010-10-12T22:45:04.245-07:00Something I see or hear causes me to think A, lead...Something I see or hear causes me to think A, leading to B, C, D, E and F. And then all of a sudden, I HAVE to write a story about a blind neurosurgeon. <br /><br />Most of the time a crazy/quirky title pops into my head and I really want to develop the story behind it. Like I'd say "Unlucky Devil!" to someone, and then I'd think, "Ooo, a story about a devil who got on the wrong side of Fate!"<br /><br />And off we go!Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-87318887014978038232010-10-12T18:50:30.909-07:002010-10-12T18:50:30.909-07:00Nice to know I'm not the only crazy lady with ...Nice to know I'm not the only crazy lady with people in her head! ^_^<br /><br />That's how damn near every story I've ever started has come to be: the characters (or just the viewpoint character) just sort of walk into my head.<br /><br />The one exception (so far) is the historical romance story I'm currently attempting. I was reading an historical novel set in first century Britain, with bits and pieces set in Rome. (<i>Warrior Queen: The Story of Boudica, Celtic Queen</i> by Alan Gold)<br /><br />By the time I finished the book, I had the beginnings of a story forming in my head. It's set in Rome in 50-something (roughly the same time period as the book I read, maybe a few years later) A.D.<br /><br />So far, I've researched gladiators and emperors and a bit on ancient Germania. Need to research more on Germania. But I keep finding things I want to work into the story. Christianity was just starting to really spread, for instance. (Me thinks I've got the beginnings of a blog post here. ^_^)Tura Lurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049728705670207450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-27955219759001274042010-10-12T14:20:10.099-07:002010-10-12T14:20:10.099-07:00i remember being back in 10th grade and my boyfrie...i remember being back in 10th grade and my boyfriend and i were talking about how we should have a song but not a really stupid girly one. brain damage is what he picked. lol. that song in no way had anything to do with our relationship other than the fact that we both thought the song was cool. haha.Looksie Lovitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799795473456411980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-71279660067794093322010-10-12T12:21:56.020-07:002010-10-12T12:21:56.020-07:00Love that song!Love that song!suzie townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866855626210667678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-81278487676743413492010-10-12T09:55:32.769-07:002010-10-12T09:55:32.769-07:00Most of the time I randomly see a scene from what ...Most of the time I randomly see a scene from what would eventually turn into a story usually when I'm bored, or when one of my friends says something that triggers the scene. <br />The scene usually reveals to me what the story is going to be about, along with the main character. Then slowly other stuff begins to happen to that character. And I just start writing all of it down, although sometimes I can't keep up with everything that's going on in my head.<br /><br />I always feel like I'm eavesdropping on all of the characters, until recently - one of them started talking to me for once. Which is turning out to be good so far, he is letting me know more about my kinda shy main character. <br /><br />I have to agree with Tere - sometimes it does feel like the characters are creating themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-29107179809561864632010-10-12T08:25:02.780-07:002010-10-12T08:25:02.780-07:00Tere--I read that's what Stephen King does too...Tere--I read that's what Stephen King does too. My stories have always flowed organically from the characters and I'm a little afraid of what will happen if I try to manipulate them. But it might be fun to try =)Lisa Desrochershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179219851085181641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463170686978757118.post-32290622906745454102010-10-12T08:07:24.152-07:002010-10-12T08:07:24.152-07:00I'll see you on the dark side of the moon!
Ki...I'll see you on the dark side of the moon!<br /><br />Kidding, but I love this song, and Great Gig in the sky, and okay, basically every other Pink Floyd song ever written, even the Bike song. ;) Thanks for getting a good song into my head this morning.<br /><br />New stories come to me as premises, what if scenarios. I develop that what-if a little, then create the characters. Sometimes it feels as though they're creating themselves. Those are the good ones. <br /><br />Great post!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.com