Lillian Hellman says “Story is what the characters want to do. Plot is what the writer wants the characters to do.” The character in my new novel, Norman in the Painting, who appeared wearing a Homberg hat, is keeping his intentions a mystery. I wanted him to be hired by the antagonist, but he refuses […]
The New Character Wears a Homberg Hat
While writing Chapter Seven in my novel, Norman in the Painting, a new character arrived wearing a business suit and a Homberg Hat. He’s a stranger to the small town, and Jill mistrusts him. Maybe she should but maybe he’s a guide to the interdimensions Norman travels. It’s too soon to tell for sure.
What We Learn From Writing Our Novels
Julianna Baggott said, “…each novel teaches me how to write it.” I agree with her. I have three novels in my computer files. From the first one, I learned the characters limited my reading audience and how to write emotions into scenes. The second one, I learned to love rewriting and polishing it that I […]
Lilli’s Talk and Thoughts Update
Lilli emails Gary Lea and Sheri de Grom. Then she ponders impatience.
Lilli Remembers her Father on Lilli’s Talk and Thoughts
Lilli plans for her own blog but has a painful memory. Go to her page on the top menu bar to learn more about her father. She’s excited about getting her own blog which will be called Lilli’s Talk and Thoughts. New replies to her posts are there too.
Character Becomes Alive
About ten years ago, I wrote a short story about a character that loved ambrosia. I titled the story “Ambrosia”. Yesterday, I saw, in real life, the character who was a real person, eating ambrosia. Her physical appearance and movements as she ate it were identical to my character. The plot didn’t manifest, not yet […]
Lilli’s Talk and Thoughts Cell phone Conversation
Lilli calls her mom. Listen in on Lilli’s Talk and Thoughts. Click her own page on the top menu bar. Scroll down to last post.