So, I have been having a bit of separation anxiety with United Light. As many of you have noticed it is reaching it's end and while I want to keep it going I am having a hard time keeping the integrity of the story. I have cycled through 3 different options for the continuum but, I think United Light will have to end. I have written myself into a corner.
Of course I say that but, the characters won't leave me alone so I am thinking I will have to pull a Linda Leigh and create a new series following the same characters.
I am tentatively thinking of calling it Ultra Violet and having it deal with some of the more illicit parts of United Light. I do have a general idea but, I will admit the words aren't flowing and it is actually hurting me more than I thought. I am having postpartum depression or something, lol.
I can reveal now that the overarching theme for United Light was about "The existence between good and evil or light and dark." I wanted to challenge people's perceptions of every character. We think drug dealers are bad people but, can we see Sawyer as a bad person ? I posed United Light as a type of "cult" but, can they really be called bad ? That was what I was playing on.
I just realized I have writer's block.
7 Novels and 4 short stories later it was bound to happen. I need a Venti Salted Hot chocolate.
Sorry to post such a downer.
awww ); Hey Shawna if you are ever in Gravelston, TX stop by for a free drink !
ReplyDelete*Hugz* Ultra Violet sounds like a great name, would it be a sequel ?
ReplyDeleteplz plz plz pull a Linda Leigh, I love your novels and UL was such an awesome Idea.
ReplyDeleteWriter's block happens to everyone it makes you seem so much more human. I'm not sure about salt in hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm still torn on whether UL is good or bad. I mean Cult has such a negative connotation. I bet the end is going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteUltra Violet is a cool name, I bet if you made a website it would be awesome.
ReplyDelete*hugs* x 2 I don't want UL to end ):
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing you don't have kids, LOL. Did you mean new series ?
ReplyDeleteI for one am happy that you care about the intergrity than how long the story is, i would love to some UL one-shots or a new series.
ReplyDeleteeehh, I'm afraid of what the corner might be. I think things end badly for Juliana. IDK. I hope things work out for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's intersting how people don't see Sawyer as a bad person but they see him as a jerk, not for the drugs but because of how he treats Juliana. Can't wait to see what comes next.
ReplyDeletePoor Thing, maybe some music will help inspire you.
ReplyDeletePoor Thing, maybe some music will help inspire you.
ReplyDeleteAre we going to learn the other 3 options when you are done?
ReplyDeleteI am so sending you that hot chocolate, I hope things get better. Maybe JB can help ?
ReplyDeleteIs is really . . .over or can we tear down the walls of the corner.
ReplyDeleteThis is your first time getting writier's block, it must suck, but I don't want Ultra Violet to be Pr0n
ReplyDeleteDon't give up Shawna, I don't think I'm ready for the end but a sequel sounds promising.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I think United light is good and Sawyer is a bad person, I mean Caine is the only "evil" part of United Light.
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ReplyDeleteBarista_girl-- Thanks, maybe I'll make the 12 hour drive one day,lol. Don't worry JB gave me a 75 dollar gift card last year so, I'm good.
Linda_Leigh-- Thanks hon ! Not really more like same characters, just a different story. We should talk later.
Carie- Did I just invent a new word ? I really want to continue. I will try.
Maylights - I know. It is delicious, they say women like sweet and salty flavor so if you are female you would love it!
Carleigh-- That is how I intended it to be. The ending is turning out to be a frayed knot, though.
Cinderella_Castle - If I made it, it wouldn't be but, if one of my friends did, maybe !
Tabby - Thankz, me either
Alexa- I would totally smother my kids if I had some, I know. Just a new name for a new plot maybe.
Darcy_Lover- Yes, it is my main concern. I don't know if I could do some on-shots, I just don't know.
Sunset - It's not to bad. I will say I was going to kill atleast one character off in the beginning but, I don't see that happening anymore.
Sinful_Night - Excellent observation ! That is interseting.
A . Harlawights - Maybe, I think I need to hear some new music.
Natalie- Sure, it depends. I may use them all.
Latina_Princess - Thanks ! JB has his own problems right now . . .
Aym- I'm tearing down the corner or atleast trying. That reminds me RIP Swayze.
Hillary- Lol, I don't have filters on here. I'm not going into Jackie Collins territory or anything but it would be just a different story.
Candi - I'm trying not to.
HoneyBees - Or is he ?
Thanks for the pity fest, everyone. Back to the trenches !