Hi! I have this story I'm currently working on, and I thought I would share it here with you people . I have my blog set to mature audiences, but that's because I'm a very conscientious person, and it deals with some sensitive issues (I can't be more specific than that as it would spoil half the plot). All in all, I think it roughly falls under the PG-13 rating, and nearly all chapters (except one or two) are PG. The "worst" of all is Chapter 09, I thought I should warn you.
I also have a Wordpress blog, which I keep updated with little teasers of each chapter linking back to the Blogspot site.
And now, without further ado...
Summary
Claire Parker, a young English widow arrives in Canada in search of a new life. She is hiding behind a false name and acts mysteriously secretive about her past. Upon arriving, she meets Ethel Roberts, an old childhood friend, and starts working for Andrew Stuart—Ethel's brother—as a nurse. Andrew is immediately taken by her quiet efficiency and alluring brown eyes.
Will Dr. Stuart manage to gain her trust and conquer her heart? What is she really hiding from? What will the future have in store for her?
Post by NotJustaBook on Nov 29, 2013 10:46:02 GMT -5
Yay, more story! It's still great and I can well imagine that staging, building sets and so on is hard work. All the details and the CC involved! Props to you.
Post by PeregrineTook on Nov 29, 2013 11:21:13 GMT -5
Just curious, did you script out the whole story in advance, just create a vague guideline, or are you just making things up as you go? I' always intrigued by how different writers write.
@notjustabook. Oh, it sure is hard work, but also very rewarding. Thanks for your comment .
@PeregrineTook. Ah, that's a very interesting question! Well, let's say I "thought" I had the whole story scripted beforehand, but then it started to grow on it's own. And at present I go with the flow, so to speak. I still have a clear idea of how I want my characters to develop and where I want my story to go, but there's some room left for improvisation as I plot each chapter. The ending of the story is already written, though . And if you're up for a little bit of trivia, I sometimes leave little "traps" scattered here and there (which are also good for contextualization) to help me stay focused and prevent me from straying. Like saying the time of the year, or Claire's age in those flashbacks...
Not sure if all that rambling made any sense at all...
@Jane.Eyre.Force. Wow, seriously? That's such a nice compliment .
Again, thanks so much to all of you for taking such an active interest in my story. It's truly appreciated!
Post by PeregrineTook on Dec 18, 2013 17:16:39 GMT -5
Hmm, I thought I had posted on this earlier, but apparently not. Really lovely update! I love how you portray her struggle with the demons of her past while trying to have the joy of the present.