tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post8205428134815882331..comments2024-03-10T12:09:50.303-05:00Comments on UNDER THE TIKI HUT : Truth or DareCarol Kilgorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-39367856177328167912010-08-10T22:28:18.926-05:002010-08-10T22:28:18.926-05:00Kimberly - It's much easier for me to write th...Kimberly - It's much easier for me to write this blog post than it is for me to torture my characters, especially the protagonist. I get tougher with each draft, though.<br /><br />Elizabeth - Thanks for visiting the Tiki Hut and commenting. This is one of the most important things we can do.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-35013739508552487092010-08-10T21:41:21.894-05:002010-08-10T21:41:21.894-05:00Great post, Carol! I know how important it is to f...Great post, Carol! I know how important it is to force the characters into zones of discomfort. That's the only way the can grow. The only way the reader can believe in who they are!<br /><br />;)Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-16840520507722708712010-08-10T13:44:46.982-05:002010-08-10T13:44:46.982-05:00How right you are. Boy, oh boy am I currently con...How right you are. Boy, oh boy am I currently confronting this one right now. This post effectively is giving me that push I need to confront and do right by my own currently. Thanks for that, Carol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-42111543153787989612010-08-10T13:30:09.589-05:002010-08-10T13:30:09.589-05:00I'm older than this photo. It was taken last y...I'm older than this photo. It was taken last year. I'm glad you're enjoying the banner photo.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-24556374798739527252010-08-10T11:10:25.291-05:002010-08-10T11:10:25.291-05:00Thanks for commenting on my blog today.
And I'...Thanks for commenting on my blog today.<br /><br />And I'm so glad to see your picture! I really like to see bloggers' pictures, preferably ones that are kind of close to the real age (I make allowances for such "older" people as me, especially when the camera's not kind!). I assume this is one view of you (lol). I also love your banner picture. That seems to fit your blog.<br /><br />Showing the characters' emotions is crucial. Why else do we read stories if not to get inside people? <br /><a href="http://ann-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-13770581522113479022010-08-10T11:03:54.380-05:002010-08-10T11:03:54.380-05:00Jayne - I like seeing everyone's face, too, so...Jayne - I like seeing everyone's face, too, so decided to post my own mug shot. I wish I were as brave as my characters, too.<br /><br />Arlee - Exactly. It's not always easy.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-58087896218880766872010-08-10T10:39:37.024-05:002010-08-10T10:39:37.024-05:00Pushing your character to the edge and beyond is w...Pushing your character to the edge and beyond is what helps draw the reader in and keeps them turning the pages.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-11759679084812131162010-08-10T09:32:06.918-05:002010-08-10T09:32:06.918-05:00Carol - nice to see you on your pic! Like Talli, I...Carol - nice to see you on your pic! Like Talli, I like making my characters squirm, or at least face the fear. They do it so much more effectivly than me. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-74876012247559172412010-08-10T09:20:44.153-05:002010-08-10T09:20:44.153-05:00VR - Good idea!
Cassandra - You're welcome.
...VR - Good idea!<br /><br />Cassandra - You're welcome.<br /><br />Chick Lit Shorties - Right. I totally agree. Thanks for commenting :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-73967589042674510912010-08-10T05:26:01.895-05:002010-08-10T05:26:01.895-05:00"what can go wrong, must go wrong" :)"what can go wrong, must go wrong" :)Chick Lit Shortieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397385850598913480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-56144478554087923392010-08-10T04:41:50.523-05:002010-08-10T04:41:50.523-05:00Great advice on characters and ways to help our re...Great advice on characters and ways to help our readers connect with them. Thanks for the share.Cassandra Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515442718374750674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-55665802169932422222010-08-10T00:15:47.659-05:002010-08-10T00:15:47.659-05:00I start with what I think will make readers squirm...I start with what I think will make readers squirm, then I throw it at my characters. Maybe not the best approach for general fiction, but seems to work for suspense.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-3935497107835454422010-08-09T22:03:20.495-05:002010-08-09T22:03:20.495-05:00I need the reminder. Sigh.I need the reminder. Sigh.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-13811012706188648392010-08-09T16:49:54.006-05:002010-08-09T16:49:54.006-05:00I enjoy making my characters suffer too much! LOL!...I enjoy making my characters suffer too much! LOL! But the need for constant examples is a great reminder!<br /><br />Thanks!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-22933906085587765482010-08-09T16:47:48.522-05:002010-08-09T16:47:48.522-05:00Elspeth - Sounds good to me.
Jane - I'm usual...Elspeth - Sounds good to me.<br /><br />Jane - I'm usually up for anything outside the box to get my point across - LOL.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-84744477711842976682010-08-09T15:48:24.634-05:002010-08-09T15:48:24.634-05:00Relating truth or dare to writing is very clever a...Relating truth or dare to writing is very clever and the advice is excellent. Thanks!Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-65252585318557308362010-08-09T13:42:30.948-05:002010-08-09T13:42:30.948-05:00One of my main characters has a phobia and I made ...One of my main characters has a phobia and I made it crucial to one moment in the plot. I felt mean. He hated it. He also hated the outcome. Let's hope it works.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-46924385296585189612010-08-09T13:21:22.886-05:002010-08-09T13:21:22.886-05:00Alex - Good for you!
Laura - I agree.
Donna - Yo...Alex - Good for you!<br /><br />Laura - I agree.<br /><br />Donna - You're welcome.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-75754187376876151062010-08-09T12:07:20.990-05:002010-08-09T12:07:20.990-05:00Hi Carol,
Thanks for the great advice.
DonnaHi Carol,<br />Thanks for the great advice.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-65592684538669852842010-08-09T11:38:04.894-05:002010-08-09T11:38:04.894-05:00So true, Carol, and so hard to stick to if it'...So true, Carol, and so hard to stick to if it's something that makes the writer squirm as well - which is the best kind.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-18427115827693637592010-08-09T11:35:25.458-05:002010-08-09T11:35:25.458-05:00Great concept. I certainly pushed my main characte...Great concept. I certainly pushed my main character in that manner.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-57298510402668720702010-08-09T11:15:29.721-05:002010-08-09T11:15:29.721-05:00Lydia - I hope that's the way it works!
Talli...Lydia - I hope that's the way it works!<br /><br />Talli - I know, right?Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-59902320931208690792010-08-09T11:01:42.946-05:002010-08-09T11:01:42.946-05:00I love watching my characters squirm. Hm - not suc...I love watching my characters squirm. Hm - not such what that makes me!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-36825812042480527062010-08-09T09:28:10.833-05:002010-08-09T09:28:10.833-05:00Oh it hurts to push our characters into uncomforta...Oh it hurts to push our characters into uncomfortable situations. But if we're uncomfortable writing it, then we're probably making a great scene!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-41422841444861900732010-08-09T09:22:39.183-05:002010-08-09T09:22:39.183-05:00Patti - I read Maass' book a few years ago, an...Patti - I read Maass' book a few years ago, and it's still on my shelf. He probably does say something similar.<br /><br />Helen - So true.<br /><br />Terry - The bad stuff is what makes a great read!<br /><br />Clarissa - I'm editing now. I need my protagonist to hate me more :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.com