Welcome !
Hello,welcome to the repost party come on in ! You look wonderful ! What did you say ? What's that image before the cut ? Oh, I'll get to that. Why don't you just get one of these cute tea/cupcake hybrids (or beer/nacho hybrid if Erik invited you) and have a seat. I'll explain.
Blessed Hearts
I contemplated doing the whole post like we were at a party, but decided not to.
Well, this is awkward . . . it's weird to have to get back into this blogging thing. It may take me time to get into the groove. Anyway, so no I'm not working on anything new. Blessed Hearts is the new name for De Tuileres. I tripped over the name myself and wanted to change it. So, I slapped together a new cover quickly and changed the name. We will get back to Blessed Hearts in a minute. Let's catch up. . .
Reboot
So, as I have said I am rebooting some of my serials. I imagined Veritas would be easiest and I've actually made some headway. In a related story, I am also changing the name of Veritas. Name ideas pending.
I've also decided to reboot United Light and wrap OHG into it. I'm outlining now. And no, the name will not be changing although if it is two parts United Light 2 totally needs a new name. Calling it United Light 2 was kind of a low point in my web serialing . . .*head desk*
You're probably asking, Shawna what possessed you to do this ? Well, I hate to admit it, but I've been listening to the Breaking Dawn soundtrack on repeat for hours and it inspired some new ideas and realizations about my serials. That's why it's the background music at the party.So, I guess we can blame Stephenie Meyer for my inspiration streak ?
Anyway, I don't want to talk too much about these, yet.
Who's on first ?
Well, Blessed Hearts is first , because it's almost done. I have decided it will be 9 chapters, each about 9 pages. Like I said, it's a novella and sets up for a potentially larger story. So, let's treat the reboots like BWG Angel and push them to the back of our minds.
Side Note to Linda Leigh
I still want my challenge piece.Thought you got out of that one did you ? However we have questions we need answered in JNRR so, no rush.
Blessed Hearts Part II
I'm going to share some pictures because pictures are fun ! I have to admit, one hard thing about this story is I could never find actors who looked like the characters so, they are all amalgimations of people.
Rin
She was the hardest. No one looks how I imagine her, but Shannyn Sossamon was the closest. Dark features upturned nose. I don't know their ages, but I'd say Rin in 17-18.
Seraphim
She is a mix of these images of Sairose Ronan and Emma Watson. Sorry, I stole one of you inspirations, LL ! Rin is 14ish. They are both etheral and pretty !
Soul
Soul was another hard one. He just had to have this pure innocent look to him.Chis Hemsworth was the original inspiration and then I found a photo of someone who I latter found out was Nicholas Hoult. He is 17-18 too. They both have the eyes and clean cut look.
Melchoir Dark
He was actually the first character I came up with. I had been collecting several inspirations for him. I believe the model on the left is Marlon Brando's grandson. The other is the lead singer from My Chemical Romance. For some reason I know Dark is 18.
Scratch that. This is Marlon Brando's grandson, Tuki. The other guy is Mathias Lauridsen. They are both inspirations though. Tuki has the look and Mathias has the dark stare. Gerard Way has the arrogant look BTW, this is a horrible ad for watches.
Repost !
So, I did edit and tweak these chapters. I put them on a new site (where all the reboots will go), because I wanted to keep the old version up for me to look back at. I'm sure at some point I'll lock the old ones. So, re-read or not. Leave suggestions, questions or criticism if you want.I'll try and answer some questions (hmm, maybe I can let you all interview the Veritas characters about their reboot. . . .
Prologue
Set Fire to The Third Bar
Chapter 1
-2- Not as We by Alanis Morrisette
-3- Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Chapter 2
-1- May Angels Lead You In by Jimmey Eat World
-2-All Myself To You by Yiruma
-3-Take My Breath Away by Jessica Simpson ( i know, i know but, I love parts of this song though . . .)
Whew, forgot how long it takes to write these things !
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DeleteYola is acting up ! I almost over reacted (: Don't worry I actually have my notes from our little challenge. I'm sure knowing a little about he reboot would help me !
ReplyDeleteYes, it was acting up. I think a wordpress would be my plan B if the site ever went down.
DeleteI noticed the splash of color on the new site, that's good right ? I love this story it is very etheral !
ReplyDeleteThanks !
DeleteWait ? that's an ad for watches ? I'm trying so hard to put the reboots behind me. . . if it means we get two chapters.
ReplyDeleteYes, that thing over his eye is a watch.
DeleteThis version seems less like a condensed version of the original, but it draws attention to the conflict.
ReplyDeleteThere is a reason . . .
DeleteWhy is father not capitalized. It vexes me so ? ? The pictures are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHmm, Yola is acting up again *eyes wordpress* I'm not sure what part you are refering to. It's probably a typo . . .
DeleteI Can't help it I know i'm going to compare and contrast to the other version. I really enjoyed the prologue to the first version. Does it still apply ?
ReplyDeleteYes. The prolouge is my favorite part !
DeleteWow, it seems like they are throwing a party at a funeral.Wouldn't they be more upset if death was less . . .common.
ReplyDeleteWell they want to be good hosts and his death is kind of like a celebrity death to them.
DeleteI don't know if you can answer this but how much do the higher ups (Rin's father, the princes etc.) know about the Human world ?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about the higher ups, but Rin know very little. She doesn't have a need.
DeleteOMG, Dark is so creepy. For a minute there I thought you may have written him out.
ReplyDeleteNo, SH ! Don't headdesk UL2 was the best serial. It had so many awesome Rhett/Juliana moments. Never Forget.
ReplyDeleteI loved the R/J moments more than anyone but that name ! Then again, I have no idea what else I would have called it.
DeleteI like Rin and how she tries so hard to be nice to everyone when things are falling apart.
ReplyDeleteShe is nice to Seraphim because she is her best friend and she is nice to Dark because she is afraid of offending him.
DeleteWill the "bigger work" also be called Blessed Hearts ? I stumbled a little over the other title but it looked so classy !
ReplyDeleteNo, I think it will have a new name. Scratch that--I know it will have a new name.
DeleteI wonder what happened to Gabriel's body . . .
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I refuse to believe that a character is dead without a body. . . I call foul play.
DeleteI wonder what happened to Gabriel's body . . .
ReplyDeleteSairose Ronan is exaclty how I pictured Seraphim. At this point does Seraphim know she isn't an Angel like Rin ? or is she kind of hazy ?
ReplyDeleteWe will get to that in the next chapter.
DeleteLilies ! I call symbolism. I'm just sayin'
ReplyDeleteSomeone said this last time and there is no symbolism. The reason I used lilies was because when I originally wrote this last year it was Easter Time and Lilies were in the supermarket and I thought they were pretty.
DeleteLilies ! I call symbolism. I'm just sayin'
ReplyDeleteI usually love to theorize but I'll just sit back with my beer/nacho combo. though I want to hear more about the Veritas reboot. Also I love the word Reboot.
ReplyDeleteMe too ! I can't wait for the Spiderman reboot. The only person more adorkable than Toby Maguire is Andrew Garfield !
DeleteIf we are voting for the next reboot I am all for UL/UL 2 and OHG. The Elisa/Sawyer/Juliana triangle was so intense.
ReplyDeleteDo I sense a love triangle in Blessed Hearts as well ?
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DeleteLile, why do you keep deleting comments ?
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DeleteLile, why do you keep deleting comments ?
Dark Seems like a creeper so I doubt it
ReplyDeleteHe is creepy.
DeleteGah ! knowing how many chapters it is makes the countdown that much harder. I can't wait to see how this expands into something bigger.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I did not think about that. Sorry.
DeleteIf S. Meyer is responsible for your inspiration streak then I am her new best friend.
ReplyDeleteOkay, here it goes. I think the brother's soul really is inside the statue and if they break it he will come out. No/No ?
ReplyDeleteThis has been said before . . .
DeleteGr, I'm still trying to figure out what year it is or if there is any correlation between the years in Edenn with human world years.
ReplyDeleteMe too ! However Eden is covertly steampunkish, so in Eden it's like the Victorian era.
DeleteDoes Elysia derive any from Elysium ? That might tell us a little more about Dark and his family.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I couldn't hear that you'll have to speak louder next time.
DeleteThe Cupcakes are super cute ! They seem like something they would eat in Blessed Hearts.
ReplyDeleteThey would ! It's not the prettiest treat, but I think it filled me tea/cupcake promise.
DeleteI can't believe Gabriel had to sneak out, but he just let's Rin go. Maybe he has more faith in her.
ReplyDeleteWell, Gabriel's Dad knew where he was going. Gabriel was sneaking out so Rin wouldn't see him and ask questions.
DeleteMarlon Brando : . . . Almost as upset as I get when I think about the fact that my grandaughter named her son Tuki.
ReplyDeleteHe has like 80 grandkids I don't think he cares (:
DeleteHe does ? In my head that must be one good looking family ! Tuki sounds like a character from the Hunger Games.
DeleteI wonder if they have electricity ? I mean the curling iron could be one of those old-fashioned ones.
ReplyDeleteThe curling iron is heating over a small coal burning oven. Did I take out the part about the blisters Seraphim gets from using it ? Kind of like how 1800 irons worked.
DeleteI need at least three of these per post, so short. You really seem to have a plateful. I really want to read Not!Veritas will it incorporate Sundays ?
ReplyDelete*shrugs*
DeleteAt first I thought Dark had a scythe, good thing I googled rapier. LOl, funny imagery.
ReplyDeleteI think he'd be a little conspicuious with a scythe. You know how did they become associated with Death anyway ?
DeleteI'm guessing IVB is set in stone ? Any chances of it getting a few extra moving parts ?
ReplyDeleteAlways a chance. It would just feel weird making Darcy alive again and it would loose impact if you knew he was going to die. So, I'd have to keep him alive . . .
DeleteThen again, IVB has a lot of side stories that were never melded together. I do miss the snark . . .
Take My Breath Away is a pretty decent song. Was it used somewhere else in the original version ?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. I just copied and pasted the playlists.
DeleteAmazing pictures, they really help set the tone ! Rin is so different from our usual protagonist ! She is very immersed in her world.
ReplyDeleteShe sure is . . .
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