I'm also sorry I forgot to put the link in the entry, it slipped my mind.
I did say in my last entry I like to answer questions within comments but, so many of the comments were tied around similar ideas I figure I may as well do an entry about it.
However I want to knock out 2 big things
First of all as far as length goes I am so glad I am able to get where I am, it really just comes out of me. Also, to Linda I don't want to know which song I stole from you but, I have a guess which one it is ! Speaking of Linda it amazes me the similarity our stories tend to take on but, I praise the similarities not see them as something bad. It's funny Cecelia's last name was Leigh for a while and I could not figure out where I got that name from and then I remembered it and changed it.
2nd of all, unless the story gets very convoluted or I get a really good new web serial idea I have no intentions of ending United Light. I would not do that to you all. I am a fan of Spirits and Angels so I understand what it is like to be a fan and I never want Spirits and Angels to end so, I will attempt not to end United Light but, also keep it a good story. If I was going to end it, around this time I would have ended it. I have realized that there are characters who I want to introduce and I am always thinking of new things so, hopefully this will not be a huge issue.
The reason this chapter is told from Sawyer's point of view and was written the way it was is because I wanted us to understand Juliana's month as Sawyer understood it. I wanted there to be a veil of mystery and very vauge. There is supposed to be an unknown element about Juliana and Brad's relationship and whatever else she did that month. I wanted her to tell enough of the story to answer Sawyer's questions. So, that is why some parts seem less fleshed out. I never intended to do Juliana's POV but, I also didn't want any monologues either.
Also, not everything we see in her 'flashbacks' is not necessarily what she tells Sawyer exactly.
Many things surprised me in writing retrospectively. The radio originally served no purpose,except to show she listened to a lot of music because she did not like the images on TV but, and Patrick was added during stage 2 of the process and so was her stealing the radio. I'm not saying it means anything but, just a glimpse.
While I have a general idea of why Brad liked her and what they did I myself do not have exacts. I am sure it will reveal itself though.
I knew a reunion was coming soon and after listening to many love songs I finally decided I wanted to create a romantic moment. A bit of fluffif you will (just a bit). I knew the reunion was coming actually, The reunion between Elisa and Sawyer was written 3 chapters ago when I heard the song "Many the Miles."
As for the Elisa/Sawyer and Sawyer/Juliana shippers I have nothing to say about that. I have no clue what will happen and while I enjoy writing both I myself do not have an agenda. However if you are keeping up
Elisa Loves Sawyer
Sawyer Loves Elisa
Juliana Loves Sawyer
As far as romantic relationships for a while I considered there being one between Rosa and Elisa but, I figured there was enough going on as it was.
I know many things happened in this chapter and I have no idea what they will mean or what will become important.
Now on to the questions I can answer, I'm sorry if I don't credit you.
Isn't it like a jail cliche to start reading Pablo Narudo ? I don't know, I've never been to jail. All I know is I heard some of his poetry on TV and I wanted to use it. On another not, I'm sure with google you can figure out the two poems I used.
Sawyer is trying to cheer up Julianna but he seems to still be a little selfish. I have started more on chapter 13 and we will here more about what was going on with Juliana and he but, I wanted to focus on Sawyer and Elisa. He has not left her, he still cares very much about her and her happiness. Sawyer is a bit self-centered though, he was singing in the car to keep himself awake not to cheer her up. He is very concerened about her and feels responsible.
I'm calling Elisa and Sawyer getting married. Elisa has said she will never get married and as far as I am concerned she will not go back on that. I feel like there have already been to many weddings in this piece. If I had known Cecelia was going to get pregnant, Rosa would not be engaged. I just needed something to distract Elisa so she would stay on the commune. However, I have no idea what will happen because this entire piece is about marriage afterall.
I bet Rosa's family made the quilt for her, it would be cute if she had it since she was a child. Actually,-- Juliana made the quilt, I was trying to add it in but, it didn't fit. I occasionally take things out because they are stilted. Only Juliana knew she made the quilt and since I wasn't using her POV, I could not add this fact.
How can Elisa work in Criminal Justice knowing what he did ? She is very upset at him but, she is also happy to see him. That's why she ecspecially tells him don't ever do anything like that again. Elisa herself is still a student but if anything she sees Sawyer as proof that the penal system works.
I love the GSC action, they are so corny. I'm also loling at how Cecila is right in the middle of it. It's GCS and that is why she calls it that, again something I took out because it was obvious.
How did Sawyer get a car, wouldn't they run some checks ? He went to Big Sands (the place where he sold his original car) and he remembered them so, he didn't bother. I was going to make this a scene but, I saw no point in writing it.
OMG, seriously Sawyer ? Why is he leaving the state he is just going to have to go back, he should have just sent Julie home. He had to see Elisa, he had been thinking about her a lot. He just wants to get to her and hopes no one notices he is gone.
Sawyer should have noticed she wasn't living at the Inn. You are right but she had been staying there occasionally. The only indication that she had been living better was her hair, which was professionally done. I know there is some high end conditioner that smells like mint. As it has been said Sawyer is very independent (his relationship is new) so he is not used to looking out for other people.
I think that straightens most things out. These recent updates have been very long and I have found that when I let the story swim around it comes out best. I will have an update but, I am attempting to write 2 0r 3 ( 5,000-9,000 words in length) at a time. However most of my word count comes from the dialouge. So, I will be back but, I will also be blogging on more than just when I update.
I have a hard time describing things (which is why I use dialouge alot) so, I do often use pictures of minor things in the story and it helps me describe the objects. So, here are some of the images I used :

I would have loved Elisa/Sawyer !
ReplyDeleteoops ! I mean Elisa/Rosa
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet the new characters.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Shawna, it seems a bit much to expect the story to never end.
ReplyDeleteThat "Lingere" is cute, I would wear it with jean shorts or something.
ReplyDeleteOMG, if you had 2 serial novels we would have twice the updates to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteIf Ceclia's last name was Leigh I would have considered it and honor, Lol (;
ReplyDeleteSo, you are writing 3 chapters at the same time ! squeee ! Can't wait for an update
ReplyDeleteI think someone already asked you this but when you stage 2, how many stages are there.
ReplyDeleteONLY 125 ??? It's pretty though.
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ReplyDeleteMaylights - Yes, but it would have been another unrequited love . . . or not. Hmmm, I don't know.
Trinity -- Me too ! I have no idea who they are at this point TBH.
Natalie -- Well, I like to set high expectations. What I really meant is I want to keep this serial going as long as possible. I don't want to leave the characters either.
Carleigh -- Yeah me too or at the beach.
Raleigh-- Yes, but it would be twice as much work for me ! It would also mean more fun too. Things are churning !
Linda Leigh -- If I have another freudian slip I will be sure to keep it in !
HeapsofLace-- Not necessarily, I will either start making chapters shorter or start writing in longer (20,000 word)chunks
EspanaPrincess -- I think I will blog about it.
SinfulNight -- What I meant is, it is affordable. So, if you want it for a nice gift you can start hinting at your SO or parents! It has matching earrings too !