I'm currently having a lot of fun writing my YA steampunk. Exploring a new genre is even more fun than I expected.
My characters, however, are acting like such teenagers. Well, they are teenagers, so I guess that's okay. Isn't it?
My two main characters enjoy making their own decisions. They're a little spunkier in that regard than I expected. The male is full of bravado, and keeps trying to hide his vulnerable side. The female is nervous about trusting anyone, but also finds herself pushing the boundaries of what she expects herself to do.
The dialogue between them is lively. And full of innuendo. I didn't really expect them to want a relationship. At least not with the circumstances of the plot. Certainly not until much farther into the book. But... well, you know teenagers.
Right now, I'm sitting back and cruising along with them. We'll have to see where they want to go. Hope I don't have to act too much like a parent!
How often do your characters run away on you? Do they take you to places you never expected to visit?
(NaNo update: over 7000 words now. I've been sick, so not really sure how great those words are, but, hey - it's a first draft!)
(Thanks to TK Richardson at My Writing Masquerade http://eveningfades.blogspot.com/ TK has generously awarded me the Kreativ Blogger Award. As I've already passed along the award, I won't go through the process again, but I wanted to thank TK. If you haven't yet had the pleasure, pop over and check her blog out! It's well worth the trip :))
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Kreativ Blogger
Debra L. Schubert awarded me this wonderful blog award the other day over at her blog. Thank you, Deb! Her blog is Write on Target, and if you haven't been over to visit her, you really need to check it out! http://debralschubert.blogspot.com/
So, now I have the enjoyable job of nominating seven other worthy bloggers who must also follow the rest of these directions:
1) Copy the pretty picture and post it on your blog. (I can't figure out how to post the picture in the body of the post - so I've posted it on the side bar!)
2) Thank the person who gave it to you and link to their blog. (Thanks so much again, Debra!)
3) Write 7 things about yourself we don't know.
4) Choose 7 other bloggers to pass the award to.
5) Link to those 7 other bloggers.
6) Notify your 7 bloggers.
7 Things You Don't Know About Me...
1. I intend to go on an African Safari as a present to myself when I retire.
2. I drew cartoons for my university newspaper.
3. I love, love, LOVE being Canadian.
4. My iPod list includes Barry Manilow, Nickelback, Queen, Shania Twain, Diana Krall, & Daughtry... (It's hard to find music I don't like!)
5. My sister is my best friend.
6. I love Star Trek in all its many forms.
7. I've been sworn to secrecy over the recipe for a treasured family treat.
Now for the best part. Here are 7 great bloggers. If you haven't visited their blogs, you've been missing out on a lot of fun! Check them out:
Calista Taylor at A Steampunk Reverie. http://asteampunkreverie.blogspot.com/
Calista introduced me to steampunk. It's such a fun genre! For all things steampunk, check out her blog and website.
Jean Oram at http://jeanoram.com/blog/
Jean runs 2 awesome blogs. The link is the one to her writing blog, but she also has a Kids Can Play blog that is full of awesomeness :)
Jenny Martin at Book Binge http://jmartinlibrarian.wordpress.com/
Jenny's a librarian with a great eye for books and for delicious food! She combines her 2 loves in a great blog :)
Quillfeather at WM Morrell http://quillfeather-blog.blogspot.com/
My new friend from New Zealand has another great blog! She talks about all of the different aspects of writing.
Cate Woods at Words from the Woods http://catwoods.blogs.org/
Cate's new blog is full of insights on the writing process and experience. She's thoughtful and always makes you think and feel!
Elizabeth Spann Craig at Mystery Writing is Murder http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth writes great cozy mysteries. Her blog is super informative and friendly too. All mystery writers, actually all writers, must check it out!
Elspeth Antonelli at It's a Mystery http://elspeth-itsamystery.blogspot.com/
Elspeth writes mysteries and murder games. She writes the best analogies! Her blog always makes you think about how you write. Great stuff :)
Check out these blogs - you won't regret it for a moment!
So, now I have the enjoyable job of nominating seven other worthy bloggers who must also follow the rest of these directions:
1) Copy the pretty picture and post it on your blog. (I can't figure out how to post the picture in the body of the post - so I've posted it on the side bar!)
2) Thank the person who gave it to you and link to their blog. (Thanks so much again, Debra!)
3) Write 7 things about yourself we don't know.
4) Choose 7 other bloggers to pass the award to.
5) Link to those 7 other bloggers.
6) Notify your 7 bloggers.
7 Things You Don't Know About Me...
1. I intend to go on an African Safari as a present to myself when I retire.
2. I drew cartoons for my university newspaper.
3. I love, love, LOVE being Canadian.
4. My iPod list includes Barry Manilow, Nickelback, Queen, Shania Twain, Diana Krall, & Daughtry... (It's hard to find music I don't like!)
5. My sister is my best friend.
6. I love Star Trek in all its many forms.
7. I've been sworn to secrecy over the recipe for a treasured family treat.
Now for the best part. Here are 7 great bloggers. If you haven't visited their blogs, you've been missing out on a lot of fun! Check them out:
Calista Taylor at A Steampunk Reverie. http://asteampunkreverie.blogspot.com/
Calista introduced me to steampunk. It's such a fun genre! For all things steampunk, check out her blog and website.
Jean Oram at http://jeanoram.com/blog/
Jean runs 2 awesome blogs. The link is the one to her writing blog, but she also has a Kids Can Play blog that is full of awesomeness :)
Jenny Martin at Book Binge http://jmartinlibrarian.wordpress.com/
Jenny's a librarian with a great eye for books and for delicious food! She combines her 2 loves in a great blog :)
Quillfeather at WM Morrell http://quillfeather-blog.blogspot.com/
My new friend from New Zealand has another great blog! She talks about all of the different aspects of writing.
Cate Woods at Words from the Woods http://catwoods.blogs.org/
Cate's new blog is full of insights on the writing process and experience. She's thoughtful and always makes you think and feel!
Elizabeth Spann Craig at Mystery Writing is Murder http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth writes great cozy mysteries. Her blog is super informative and friendly too. All mystery writers, actually all writers, must check it out!
Elspeth Antonelli at It's a Mystery http://elspeth-itsamystery.blogspot.com/
Elspeth writes mysteries and murder games. She writes the best analogies! Her blog always makes you think about how you write. Great stuff :)
Check out these blogs - you won't regret it for a moment!
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