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Full-length portrait, in profile, of two girls. The lovely young women are dressed in identical elegant white evening dresses and have their hair gathered up. They are facing each other as if they were mirror images. The luminous background and the strong pictorial blurring create a poetic and reflective atmosphere, Library of Fratelli Alinari Museum of the History of Photography, Florence
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This fella looks a great deal like Jack.
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Love this depiction of Snow White, especially her hands. Just by looking at them, I can tell she's been in hiding for some time at this point. Those petite, bony hands are accustomed to work now.
Evening dress “Riverside spring” -1900
Evening gown created from embroidery designs by Victor Prouvé Fernand Courteix. Musee de l’Ecole de Nancy.
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This morning, I awoke to birdsong. Despite it being the middle of December, it feels like very early spring here. Fortunately, that's where I'm at with the novel. Also reminiscent of spring is this GORGEOUS dress. I expect much description fuel.
For those of you who are troubled by questions of representation and diversity in your writing..
Stop what you're doing, take a deep breath and read this:
This subject is the Catch 22 of writing in the the 21st century, and that's why I have a lot to say. It's the major reason why prospective novelists [including myself] have these concerns about "causing offense." Offense being, of course, not just a few bad reviews - those will happen no matter what - but an outcry due to some bit or other of the novel that is not necessarily ethical, sensitive or politically correct. As a writer, it is beneficial to generally be aware of ethics, but that does not mean that someone must write an ethical novel. If art imitates life, then in the realm of writing, there really should not be a question of ethics to begin with, because how ethical is the world today, truly? The decisions an author makes for the story, conscious or subconscious, not only reflect the author but also the state of the life around the author. Those who blame the author for having "too much bad stuff" in the novel are clearly not the author's target audience, for the state of life around these people does not reflect or resonate with them.
If there is a person who, for any reason, says you, the writer, cannot write the story you want to write, it's in your best interest as a writer to cut that person out of your life. If you listen to them, their toxic words will weigh you down. Otherwise, you may listen to those who might have issues with this novel on two conditions:
1. ...if their arguments are sound.
Why sound arguments? Unfortunately, there are those who like to draw attention to themselves by criticizing others or generally nay-saying whatever they come into contact with that does not fit their cookie-cutter image of "literature." Then, there are those types who enjoy the idea of band-wagoning onto nay-sayers, causing a mob effect. Anyone who doesn't take time and effort to examine the work itself and gives reasons why they feel the novel could be better in their review of it cannot possibly have the novel's or the author's best interest in mind.
2. ...after the first manuscript is finished.
Why after? You need to write the story first before anyone has any opportunity to sway you otherwise.
I questioned myself in the middle of writing the first manuscript. Results were not good - I hit a wall with my writing, worrying myself into a corner. I am a writer who happens to be female but, for reasons I can only guess at, have a tendency to I knew the story I wanted to tell would have a male-centric cast and that I could not change the perspective character's gender to female without changing that character's occupation, motivations and much of the early plot - essentially making the character and story into different animals - because that character happened to be what I call a "rule character." Wavering between an Everyman and a Goody-two-shoes, the rule character falls in line with what is expected of that particular character's role in the setting.
What I hadn't realized during this crisis was that part of the journey of this perspective character involves becoming a "rule-breaker," someone who steps out of the norms within their given setting in order to do the things that must be done. As I was explaining to other writers why I felt this particular character's demographic construction has to remain this way, I gradually realized that the "static" parts of his demographic were far less important to the story itself than the changes the character undergoes. These changes are a crucial part of the character's development and come about because of the shift from the situation he's in at the beginning of the novel to the situation he creates at the end. If I were to create a different situation, the story ultimately takes a different direction. These differences are not bad, per se, they just aren't what I want to write right now.
The catch 22 is that you may feel you need representation of a particular state of life that you may not be familiar with, but at the same time are concerned that you may not be able to represent that state of life in a manner that is genuine and empathetic to the audience. This is a valid concern. But it's one that should come secondary to the quality of the narrative itself. A poor representation is worse than no representation, as it's easier to show additional perspectives of life than it is to fix a two-dimensional perspective. The better resources on writing non-standard representation in literature stress the importance of a well-done representation and tend to attempt to council before they judge.
In my experience as a writer and reader, the first step to fine literature begins in the creation of the pieces with which the narrative is comprised. First decide upon a concept, then see what themes come of illustrating that concept. First make a good character, then assign said character a particular demographic. First build a vibrant world, then decide how that world treats your various characters, whether they are "rule characters" or "rule-breakers." With the good foundation of a fleshed out manuscript at your back, you'll spend less time second-guessing yourself and dedicate more time to improving the manuscript on all fronts.
Sometimes you just want to write about cute fluffy white bunnies, and that's okay - there is an audience for that. You shouldn't worry about whether your audience will turn against you, but you may want to open up a possibility for greater variation in the story. What is important is that you let the readers know that while you are writing primarily about fluffy white kitties now, the semi-fluffy calico kitties, short-haired black kitties and orange tabby kitties are just as important to you as a writer. Their stories are the stories you can hint about in the first book or plan to write in the future.* And if for some reason you don't get around to these other stories, that's alright. Those readers who genuinely enjoy the world you've created and shared with them will carry the torch for you.
*I ended up using both options of this solution and it has improved my cast of secondary characters dramatically. Just as there's more than one way to eat a Reese's cup or an Oreo cookie, my solution isn't the only one out there.
This is an example of Seeking, the magic of detection, appraisal and affirmation, illustrating what would probably be a novice-level spell to find the proper or original paper amongst various others, some of these copies. Only the Seeker shown in the image knows the criteria for the desired object, and only the Seeker may choose what is to be done with the desired object next, provided it remains in her possession.
Seekers are likely about as common as Readers in the populace of magic, and the body of knowledge on Seeking is slightly less well-regulated as, say, Conquering. The magic of a Seeker is particularly well-rounded, despite having typically driven magi within the school's ranks. The Librarium Scientiam often employs Seekers for the purposes of tracking, appraising or divining - less often are they sent to apprehend a suspect, as dividing their focus makes their talents less effective.
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Aislynn O'Shea and Rylee.
Inspiration for Rhiannon
Boot, 1900-19, USA.
A boot with eye-shaped eyelets cut into the leather; I love it!
Words that describe a voice
Here are some great voice words for when you can hear something in your head and just can’t think of the best way to describe it!
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Aislynn and Rhiannon O'Shea are in fact Irish-American, but not of the typical sort one might be used to seeing or reading about. Their distinctive look does not fit. the societal ideal, nor are their behaviors entirely looked upon as befitting proper ladies. Both girls are very aware of this and act in certain ways despite this or perhaps because of it. While on the surface their lives are what readers might consider far from normal, I hope that those who do pick up the book get a glimpse beyond that fantastic surface. The more I write about these girls, the more I realize that they have a story to tell us: a fascinating and interesting tale about love, loss, self-exploration and self-worth at an age where being different can be scary.
Happy NaNoWriMo everyone!
This is a method of outlining I’ve come up with. Maybe there’s already something similar out there, but I’m calling mine the Log method. This uses the movie The Wizard of Oz as an example. Give it a try and let me know how successful it is for you. Full view
The next time I sit down to plot, I'm going to try the Log Method. It seems like it will ensure that everything necessary fits in the right place.
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“The spider’s web: She finds an innocuous corner in which to spin her web. The longer the web takes, the more fabulous its construction. She has no need to chase. She sits quietly, her patience a consummate force; she waits for her prey to come to her on their own, and then she ensnares them, injects them with venom, rendering them unable to escape. Spiders – so needed and yet so misunderstood.” ~ Donna Lynn Hope
Afternoon Tea
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Kellan Yates takes his tea in completely different ways, depending upon the season. In the summer, it's about half cream and the other half clover honey, looking quite like toasted marshmallow or almond nougat in color and texture. But in the winter, his tea service omits milk entirely and adds two lemon slices and a small cup of maple syrup on the side - or rather, he gets his favored chambermaid to add a spoonful from the tiny teaspoon upon her chatelaine, even on occasions when she has been permitted the day off. Had Jack known this peculiarity from the start, he wouldn't have asked for a little cream or taken the syrup-cup to pour into his tea. Maybe, if he'd been apprised of this strange tradition, he wouldn't be staring at a broken chair and a saucer lodged in the wall. He learned Bettina - no angel, though he had doubts she was an ordinary woman - was a force to be reckoned with in her own right."
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Tea At Sherlock’s House by Holly Hatter on Flickr.
Writing on afternoon tea and Sherlockian antics today. :3
In the late 19th and early 20th century, the Spiritualism movement was all the rage, and people sought out mediums to communicate with spirits. Especially after World War I, when so many lives were lost, people wanted to speak with their dead loved ones.
This photograph was taken at a seance in 1920, in which a musical instrument appears to be levitating. (via)
Here’s a thought: Jack discredits a sorcerer/sorceress a phony medium in Cleveland, who seeks revenge by sending a demon-spirit to “haunt” his house.
