So, when I started this new plan for posting, I was in the middle of edits and making a character stronger. Which meant that the character coming to the blog now, their part in the book got reduced. They are not removed (comic characters are always needed) but the backstory and side lines aren't as … Continue reading Welcoming A Character On Fiction Friday
Red Letters
Welcome To Red Letters Edition Of Music Monday
Welcome inside, welcome back, welcome home... November is a great month to talk about the family aspect of Red Letters world, and how easily they find each other. I will also be welcoming a character to live in the blog pages as he's been reduced in the books, so it is also a welcome to … Continue reading Welcome To Red Letters Edition Of Music Monday
Scripted Sly – Special Halloween Edition
Something special this Halloween night for you, our dear reader. I wasn't planning on any short stories, as Halloween is covered very well in the book series. It wouldn't be safe to share without stepping on the story itself. But, Sly lives in my head, and sometimes, he triggers ideas, like a character muse. So, … Continue reading Scripted Sly – Special Halloween Edition
Chemistry Costumes For Couples
Funny little thing I learned on the reread edit of book 1 in the Red Letters series? My characters did something even I didn't quite notice... One of the reasons this series took years, and feels lived in is because my characters came to their own lives. I don't force them to follow a model … Continue reading Chemistry Costumes For Couples
Music Monday – Halloween Edition
It's Halloween week, and in Red Letters world, Halloween is a pretty big deal. The first book centers some memories around a Halloween weekend party. So, for today's playlist, I give you a Halloween night at Soulful, character style. Who's your musical favorite? Is it different than your normal favorite character? Frost would get a … Continue reading Music Monday – Halloween Edition
Soulful Masquerades
What's your mask look like? Is it elaborate with jewels and feathers? Or is it simple, meant to blend in with crowds? Friday's Fiction for you to ponder such a question... Greg Soulful Bar, Halloween 2013 I didn't plan to stay this long. Gus had said he worried about the bathroom, but didn’t say which … Continue reading Soulful Masquerades
Masquerading As Music Monday
A rare treat. This week I am using songs in the Halloween scene section of the book, so you get a sneak preview if you read me here before you ever read the books. First up in our Red Letters Halloween Party weekend is not the songs Woods' band started their audition with, no. We … Continue reading Masquerading As Music Monday
A Dressed To Disturb Wardrobe
For this Wardrobe Wednesday, in the month of masks and costumes, I give you versions of how characters dress to disturb. You have Woods, the rock star with the band tees and ripped jeans that practically swims in attractions - both his own and those who chase him. And Lady Sophia, one of our evil … Continue reading A Dressed To Disturb Wardrobe
Villainous Music Monday
Since it's spooky season, with attention on psychopaths, sadists, manipulators and all other manor of wickedness found in horror films, what better month to talk about Red Letter villains? We absolutely talk about masks and costumes and all other manor of hiding oneself. Why not what we hide that makes us evil in the eyes … Continue reading Villainous Music Monday
Unbuttoning Fiction Friday’s Intentions
Unbuttoned intentions can mean so much in a month with masks. An emboldened flirtatious streak. A reveal of interests kept in the shadows until something loosens it. Even the villain's plans slowly coming together for their own desires outcome... Today's Friday Fiction is a reveal of our villains intentions and why they work together. Can … Continue reading Unbuttoning Fiction Friday’s Intentions
A Lady of Mind's Observations 