I had so much fun with the challenge piece. I don't really have much to say about Will's End, I can't even fully verbalize how it came to be.
Like I said my biggest inspiration for Will's End were the chapters after the fire in LL. But, I also really love the characters of Emile and Kayla and I wanted to focus more on them. I just really loved the domestic kind of perfect family scene part of it. I just really wanted to proposition Clara, Emile and Kayla as this happy family. Of course we know there is something much darker going on behind all of it. It was all in good fun.
Also, the last line of it was supposed to kind of mimic that section in DSI when Lile clues us in that Fierro and Clara are in the same hotel with just one simple line. I kind of wanted to imply that Fierro wants to open himself up to being around others but, is afraid to. That is kind of the sense I got from some chapters in LL.
@Lile--- I tend to re-read comments sometimes to get sense for how I can change things and I reread your comment from Will's End. You said "I get nervous re-reading my own work so this was nerve wracking and fun."
I thought it was funny you considered reading my interpretation like re-reading your own work. I was super honored.
Paranormal Romance
I am pretty hesitant to use the phrase paranormal romance because I'm learning I'm not following many of the tropes/aspects people expect in a paranormal romance. I did some surface research by reading synopsis of other PR novels but, not much after that. I think I will stick with calling it Paranormal Romance until I think of a better genre.
I was inspired by many things. In my last post I said it was a combo of :Paranormal Romance, Litany Lane, The Hunger Games, NBC's Kings, Shakespeare, Gothic Literature Romanticism, Zack Snyder, Jane Austen, Classical Mythology.
I fully intend to add to that list but, I can't think of what I need to add.
Most of the characters and pieces of the plot are taken from greek mythology. In fact classical mythology/ epic poems are a big inspiration. I have twisted and changed it a bit so it doesn't follow exactly. That way, if do figure out which myth I am pulling from you won't be able to predict the ending.
Side Note-- When I was looking for a lyric from Perry's ET to make the title I was looking at the lyrics and realized how much that lyrics kind of sounds like the song is about rape . . .
De Tuileries
You are going to see a very,very,very familiar framing devices but please trust me, I'm not crazy. (well . . . ) I wouldn't use the same thing unless I absolutely had to.
Playlist
-1- Kiss the Rain by Yurima (Just discovered him and he is brilliant ! On playlist this song is noted as Bella's Lullaby for some reason. I don't think it is Bella's Lullaby)
-2- Not as We by Alanis Morrisette
-3- Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Gabriel . . .
Once again great job with Will's end. De Tuileries Is like going into another of your little worlds.
ReplyDeleteI also like the names.
I see, is the framing device similar to how Haley's brother died in the first part.
ReplyDeletePrince of Darkness. . . this is getting interesting.
ReplyDeletePrince of Darkness. . . this is getting interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow, these names are very . . . biblical.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought Seraphim was also Corrine's sisters but then I realized her Dad was a priest.
ReplyDeleteEven though we don't really know Corrine, I really felt her sadness about her brother.
ReplyDeleteLooks like this is a mix of all of our theories you defintly have me on my toes.
ReplyDeleteSH, I totally noticed that about the Katy Perry song when my Mom was in the car with me, I was like WAT ?
ReplyDeleteWow, Rin seems a little bit creepy with all her "connections" IDK
ReplyDeleteIt almost seems as if Gabriel killed himself. Since Rin said it was intentional.
ReplyDeleteWow, shawna I have no idea what to think now. I think we might need another Lexicon
ReplyDeleteOh, De Tuileries is their last name. So are they like Angels in heaven or is it your own made up world.
ReplyDeleteI think it is to obvious to say this is a retelling of Adam and Even, though that techincally isn't even greek.
ReplyDeleteohh, resurrection lilies. I can haz symbolizm
ReplyDeleteThis got really sad for me and the music most certainly did not help. What a great start.
ReplyDeleteI am looking at all the little details but I doubt I'll figure out what you are retelling
ReplyDeleteOMG, Rin is totally putting something in her tea.
ReplyDelete^ maybe she is a witch
ReplyDeleteI really like Corrine, she seems nice but I have a feeling she is hiding something.
ReplyDeleteCome one Shawna there are so many greek myths how are we ever going to figure this out. I know this was long but this chapter felt much to short.
ReplyDeleteI bet that tea is making Seraphim more like Rin. She seemed jealous that she could hold her breathe for so long
ReplyDeleteIt is strange that Gabriel had red hair and Rin has black. Do we know about their parents ?
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking this has something to do with Artemis and Apollo because they are brother and sister
ReplyDeleteHow long was it since Gabriel left and when he was found dead ?
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ReplyDelete@Linda-Thanks !
@Maylights-- Yes, yes it is.
@Peace_goddess- I like the way that phrase sounds.
@Carleigh- Are they ?
@Tanya- But her dad isn't a priest. Although I wish I had thought of that . . .
@LOTRMom- That makes me feel good. I really wanted the first line to be an impact line.
@Tabby-- I'm glad.
@Sundance-- Ugh, I know. I just never really listened to the lyrics.
@Marcia-- Doesn't she ?
@Petunia- What she is really saying is he can't die of natural causes.
@CranberriVodka-- I was actually just thinking that.
@CAgirl- Good question . . .
@Natalie-- I think one of the things you see a lot of is Bible stories that are similar to classical mythology tales.
@HappyApple-- No sorry, there is no symbolism there. I just used them because I have been seeing them at the grocery store for Easter recently--word of god.
@Trichelle- Thanks, hon !
CABlues-- If you looked really hard you could figure out who one character is based on.
Charity - Is she ?
Makemelala- She isn't a witch.
Holliday-- Me too. But, is she hiding something ?
Mansfield - TBH, I'm not exactly encouraging anyone to start looking. I will reveal them as they become apparent.
Nillalatte- I'm trying not to leave any false leads in the comments so, I will say: hmmmm.. .
Sunny - Well, it's not important to the plot but, they have the same parents and he just has that resssive gene.
Ft.Life-- It doesn't, I haven't even looked into that myth but, I should have.
OMG, some of your comments are giving me some good ideas, I wish you all were my editors. I am so tempted to change some stuff.
Also, you all are picking up on symbols that aren't there. (:
Thanks for the support !
ReplyDelete@sugarcookie-- Good question . . .
Oh, so Serphim is her sister
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ReplyDelete@ Tanya-- No . . .
I admit I threw that detail in at the last minutes to get some of you thinking.