One thing that became apparent to me when I started this was how what I will call the 'domestic abuse' situation between Caine and Juliana was. I realized this had been glossed over when it would have been a traumatic experience. For the longest time, I knew the details of what Caine did but, I never wrote them out for a variety of reasons (one of the smallest being I didn't want to write Caine caned her).
Unfortunatley the whole situation is based slightly on this news story. I have read it but, I did not actually watch the video so I don't know exactly how it goes. It shows that even calling someone stupid is verbal abuse, if done enough.
So, for a little while I was on a soap box.
Music
On that note, I am one of the ignorant people who hear Face Down by Jump Suit apparatus and I never listened to the words to understand it was about domestic violence. There are actually quite a lot of songs about domestic violence I considered using but, this one was the most tame.
Another little in-joke is that Sawyer really likes rap music which is why I picked a rap song (had to find a clean one) for the last chapter. He is listening to rap music in chapter 1 and that has always been apart of the character.
Chapter 4
I had another one of those times when I finished a chapter was ready to add the flourished and finishing touches when it got deleted and I had no idea where it went. So, I had to start over with the skeleton (which I had saved elsewhere). It happens atleast once so I move on.
I really thought this would be longer but it's still longer than the last one. One day I will write a 9,000 word chapter again.
I think these songs do some justice but, TBH I have been having issues coming up with music. I love "C.S Lewis Song" and "My Skin" so I try other things by the artist but usually hate them. Anyway, I want to create some variety in styles so it's not all the same but I went back to some default artist with this one.
Playlist (to the right)
-1- Little Victories by Matt Nathanson
-2- The Mess I Made by Parachute (I have so many songs by them I can't wait to use !)
-3- In the End by Linkin Park
-4- In the End (Piano) Linkin Park
-5- Broken by Lifehouse
-6- Perfect by Simple Plan
Honey, this is so interesting. There was a rap song I wanted to use but I couldn't find a radio edit.
ReplyDeleteThat article is terrible, making the son do it.
ReplyDeleteGreat chapter thought, not that it lifted my spirits any. Well, except for Jennifer's snarkiness.
Are you ready Shawna ? United Light : Lockup. I'm just saying.
ReplyDelete"After this case we will all still be people,"
ReplyDeletefor some reason I think it's great that Raleigh is keeping that in mind.
This really does bring up the question as to weather it is worth it or not. Even after Caine is convicted what does that really mean ? It won't magically fix everything.
ReplyDeleteSo, was Brad a Dom and Juliana a Sub ? If so their relationship does make sense and even though she didn't realize it Brad was just trying to take care of her in exchange for whatever they did together. I mean she did consent to it.
ReplyDeleteI find the only thing that make Brad villian-like is that he knew she was desperate for money
It looks like Greg is out of the picture, but I'm concerned about Elisa and Raleigh now that Sawyer is in prison.
ReplyDeleteUL always throws me for a loop. I want to be mad at Rhett for yelling at Julie but it's undrestandable and she is a bit clingy. It's just hard to feel one way about all the characters.
ReplyDeleteI hate to jump onto ships but I like the Jennifer and Raleigh actions. Maybe it's because they are lawyers.
ReplyDeleteUnless it's a meta thing, but did Brad change his last name to Horner ?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure if Julie watched more TV she would have known about the water bottle trick. Do you have any pic-inspirations for Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteI always think the default artist are John Mayer, Sara B. and Lifehouse but I love Matt Nathanson now.
ReplyDeleteEPIC Raleigh and Rhett fight, I love it. Even though Rhett you have kicked Raleigh's lawyer-ass.
ReplyDeleteI can see Juliana as getting clingy but really who else does she have ? I'm interested to see Juliana in jail though.
ReplyDeleteRaleigh seemed to loose his cool when fighting Rhett. . . it was kind of funny.
ReplyDeleteSawyer always seems to be getting the rough end of deals, I mean he is in jail again.
ReplyDeleteIs Elisa and San Costa born and raised ? Are we ever going to meet a sister that was mentioned in UL ?
ReplyDeleteI think "UL: Justice" would be a good name, I think Raleigh is becoming my favorite character. He is a lot like Sawyer
ReplyDeleteHmmm, where is Greg (yeah right he is at work) ? Looks like Cece and Sam have kicked him to the curve.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I'm throwing this out there but I think Caine is Julie's dad. Which makes a whole lotta things weird.
ReplyDeleteNitpick : ". . .back of the house to see Rosa Erickson swinging on the porch swing."
ReplyDeleteAren't porch swings usually on the front of houses.
Noooooooooo, not Rhett and Juliana noooooooooo !
ReplyDeleteI'll be okay.
The last part was uber-emotional, I felt Mr. R's fustration.
Poor Juliana, she really is on her own.
ReplyDeleteNo, not the Pier. Isn't that where she went with Cortland.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious have all the returning characters been introduced or will there be more. . . or can you not say.
ReplyDeleteI love CS Lewis song too, I think it's the perfect theme for UL. Reading this I sometimes forget Juliana isn't speaking.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm starting to think Daniel killed his wife. I mean it would have been his way out.
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ReplyDeleteLinda Leigh-- I looked specifically for ones that were clean. Lupe Fiasco and Linkin Park have a lot of them
Julie R-- I agree but, there are parts that were inspirational like Juliana going to see Caine by herself.
Darcy Lover-- At this point it could be. I am actually flirting with some subtitles at this point
Carleigh-- I think he is too but, also . . . I wanted for readers to remember Jennifer is not necessarily 'evil'.
Natalie-- That's the question we all have to ask
McCarhty-- Once again Brad is not evil either except for the fact he did drugs and cheated on his wife. UL has always been about good v evil and how to define it.
Trichelle-- That's interesting
Lorrie C-- I can see that.
Willow- I think it's because they are both to much alike and who doesn't like 2 strong people trying to psychologically fight it out.
HappyApple-- Let me put it this way. Brad is discreet.
Connie-- I'm actually between 2 images, I will share them
Wildehorses- Well, I've drained more Sara B songs and I did revert to Lifehouse, they always have a song.
DearRhett-- I have to admit, ITA.
Ashlyn-- She is a bit clingy, I do see that.
CaliforniaBlues--Someone mentioned they don't get along and this is true. Raleigh let Rhett provoke him and he got very unprofessional.
CranberriVodka -- Yeah, he does
October S-- Yes, she is born and raised there. I would love to introduce her sister but, I'm not sure where she would fit. . .
Tabby -- Yes, but Raleigh is a bit more of a loose canon
Sawlisa -- Not necessarily. The baby is Sam's and with Greg there it makes the situation awkaward. Cecelia lives with Greg.
Coraline-- That would mean Juliana kissed her brother.
Sunset-- I thought about this ! But, I figures some people have back porches and I didn't think backporch swing was a word.
VanillaBear-- It was not fun to write
Thanks for the comments, you all are too opinianated but, it helps me alot.
ReplyDeleteAlyce-- It is interesting you bring this up.
Socky-- No, it was where she found Sawyer when she wanted to move back in with him. There is not much significance there except it was one of the last places in Miami she went,
Princess-- I'm glad you gave me the I can't say option. I can't really say.
Adeline-- Trust me, writing it I never forget.
Princess- I looked up that commercal when you mentioned it, it is not for the faint of heart
HeapsofLace - Well, that's a theory.