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As a writer I am not sure if I am more Stephen King or JK Rowling. In that Stephen King wrote a series and had no idea how it was going to end whereas JK Rowling worked from an outline from the very start.
This concept of United Light II was at first a coming of age story with the Rhett-Cortland love triangle but, that got abandoned once I started drafting RGGS. I wanted more substance so, it became about United Light still and it's after affects. I knew that Caine's lawyer was going to throw everyone in jail, create rifts and dust off all the skeletons. What I didn't know was if Juliana was going to jail or not. I'm not sure there is a logical reasoning why she didn't excpet for the very real fact that jails are overcrowded as it is and they often let people off with warnings.
On a side note, I am getting to a point in this story where some honest opinions are great.
Chapter 6
Here is chapter 6.
Playlist
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Everything'll Be Alright -- Joshua Radin
Open Your Eyes -- Snow Patrol
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Trust Me- The Fray
I love the music for this chapter !
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting that many of the conversations are one-sided in this chapter. It's interesting getting a peek into who Caine is.
ReplyDeleteRaleigh's last line was so perfect for this chpater, althought I was hoping for more of a fight between Greg and Sam based on RG&GS
ReplyDeleteLove the Rhett and Juliana road trip, I think it goes back to the original feel of UL.
ReplyDeleteOkay, how can people not comment more on Raleigh/Jennifer ? They are classic.
ReplyDeleteInteresting the way that Rhett defends Juliana unless he is really just defending his own name. Although this Ricky seems like he needs some help.
ReplyDeleteI hope this doesn't become a thing. . .but how could they not check the tape first ?
ReplyDeleteI didn't see the Fray song in the playlist but I have it on my Ipod. I feel like we are approaching the calm before the storm.
ReplyDeleteI like how there is humor even though it can get sad at time. My only complaint is that the chapters are to short (:
ReplyDeleteCan't help but to notice the way Juliana and Rhett communicate. She sees no problem with going to South Dakota and he immediately feels the same way.
ReplyDeleteThe traveling part of UL always reminds me of a 'Road Movie'. It will be interesting to see what happens when they come together again.
ReplyDelete"I really don't want to hear it," he said backing out and speeding out of the driveway.
ReplyDeletelove that line because he won't be able to "hear" her.
Yeah another update ! Although not much happened this chapter was very intriguing. The thought of being alone in that empty commune is creepy.
ReplyDeleteI hate the way Juliana's means of communication is so controlled. I mean Rhett can just take the pen away from her.
ReplyDeleteWait, so Raleigh knows the tape is fake ?
ReplyDeleteAs much as I loved this update all I can think of is how Rhett opened the door for Julie
ReplyDeleteSweetie as a fellow writer I have to ask you if you are serious about this chapter, it was terrible written I'm starting to get concerned. . . April Fools.
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^ I thought I was about to have a smack down.
ReplyDeleteJust a tad to short, but then again I am addicted.
S. King didn't have an outline ? Well that explains alot. Which way did you decide to use ?
ReplyDeleteWouldn't Jennifer know that Cece (Lia) isn't Raleigh's girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteWow, how many songs to The Fray have ? It seems like Rhett has a hard time getting along with others. . . anger management much ?
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ReplyDeleteLinda--Thanks, hon. I've been holding on to Snow Patrol for a while
Maylights-- It is but, Caine is still a puzzle of mysteries to me.
OctoberSky-- For a second I thought you wrote last name. Yes, I am straying away from cliffhanger endings for a while. Honestly Greg and Sam are adults and mature and try and make the best of a situation. In a way they are all victims.
Tabby-- So did I.
DearRhett-- Or, are the epic ? I don't know.
Natalie-- Actually he was more along the line of defending his own name. Ricky thinks Rhett was having sex with her and Rhett doesn't want Juliana to know he ever thought about sleeping with her.
Sundance_Girl-- I would blame it on adrendaline.
Macy-- I just added it. I added it to the wrong playlist.
Darcy_lover-- I know, I know (:
Trichelle-- They are very connected, I will admit to that.
CaliforniaBlues-- Such a nice username ! Road trips tend to be a staple.
Adeline- This was not intentional on my part to have him say hear. It is interesting he would use that phrase.
Socky-- I know, tell me about it.
CranberriVodka-- Yes, that is true but, she can also make him stop talking just by touching or looking at him a certain way. Now that is control.
VanillaBear-- He knows now. Elisa and Rosa told him.
ReplyDeleteAshlyn-- I can honestly say I have no idea where that came from.
Ana-- Ahh! You got me !
Carleigh- That's always good to hear . . .
Lala-- There is a story that a dying woman asked him how a series was going to end and he couldn't tell her because he didn't know himself. I am kind of in between. I do know most things.
CoffeeAddict-- Not really. She is not investigating Raleigh in any way.
Petite_b-- Yes, that is a reoccuring issue for him. It also shows how Caine was able to control that anger and turn it into something'positive'.
Thank you all !