I never would have thought
that I would love writing fiction, but I do.
The story of this character is coming to me in delicious little turns, just as getting to know an actual person. Things that she would say pop into my head at the strangest times, making me laugh. Or think. Or stew in the fine texture of her imperfection.
I like her.
I like her tragedy and her humor, her sense of justice and her sarcasm. I like that she is quintessentially herself, all the while sharing the common human condition of being slightly ill at ease.
More than that, I like escaping this world and my place in it, while I spend time with her. I like giving her the wheel and letting her steer her destiny. I like the choices she is making. Writing hasn’t been this fun for me in a long time…and I am loving it.
Loving it.
July 12th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Wonderful news. Keep on, keeping on.
July 12th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
That’s the sign of a true writer. You develope a relationship with your character. I’m glad you like her.. and I hope you will let her tell her whole story!
~*
July 12th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
excellent! you go girl!
July 13th, 2009 at 4:55 am
Oooh. I want to meet her.
July 13th, 2009 at 5:15 am
You made me smile this morning. Enjoy.
July 13th, 2009 at 5:52 am
I love this post, the optimism, the hope, the fact that you sound like a published author already.
July 13th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Will she be available for drinks Friday?
July 13th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Can’t wait to meet her!
July 13th, 2009 at 7:29 am
She sounds fascinating.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:29 am
I’m writing privately too and thoroughly enjoying it. Go sweets!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I love that you love it.
Keep writing.
July 13th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Keep going! I have yet to try fiction but my life is weird enough as it is so I’m holding off for now. I don’t know if I would be any good at it even but maybe some day…
I think it suits you. If your mind keeps reminding you of her like you described then you’re doing it right.
July 13th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I’m very intriqued. And excited for you (and for her).
July 13th, 2009 at 8:59 am
yay!
July 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am
One of my life goals is to take a fiction writing class.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Um, yeah, I’m gonna want to hang out with her.
July 13th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
sounds like good people.
I WILL buy the book.
July 13th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
yea! i love hearing both you and jenn talk about enjoying writing so much. i’m fascinated that people can write fiction and how they say the characters seem to come to them…..
July 13th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
This post brought a smile to my face.
July 13th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I love that you’re loving it.
July 13th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Awesome. Just awesome. I wish I could assume a fictional character like that!
July 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to read it. Sneak peek?? Of course, you being good at fiction is NOT a surprise to me.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
That
is sweet
like really good rich fudge sauce (warm) from DQ that is ALSO magically fatfree. Ya, oh ya, baby.
July 13th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
And I am loving hearing about the writing process. Happy for you
July 14th, 2009 at 4:54 am
*two thumbs up*
July 14th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Rock it.
July 14th, 2009 at 6:23 am
I love it when a character invades my mind. I wrote a short story a while ago, and the main character haunted me for days before I put him down on paper. And then he surprised me in ways that surprised me . . .
Keep at it, girlfriend . . .
July 14th, 2009 at 9:06 am
You make it sound so fun! I’m glad you are liking it and I know how good you’ll be at it too.
July 14th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I’m glad. I’ll expect a copy of it when you are done, you know.
July 14th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it – and can’t wait to meet your “new friend”. I think in some ways creating that other person and learning/living through them helps us in ways autobiographical writing can’t.
I’m sure your fiction is as amazing as your blogging
July 14th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Fantastic! You can create whatever life you want to for a character…I love it!
July 14th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Good for you. Write on sister. Can’t wait to read it when it hits shelves.
July 14th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
It’s good that you are enjoying writing your novel! look forward to reading it some day.
July 15th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Cool!
July 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I like that you get to recast pieces of YOU into a new form.
Trying to write fiction has always frightened me. So many writers say they always had little voices in their head, clamoring to get out. The voices in my head should just stay inside.
Plus, I worry that attempts to create characters would feel really false. Your experience contradicts my feelings, and I’m so glad for that.
July 15th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
My job has gone cancerous with tasks and responsibilities multiplying out of control. I confess, I’m jealous. Thank you for reminding me why I don’t want to let my work consume me.
July 16th, 2009 at 5:50 am
that is wonderful news! I knew you would be fantastic at it.
July 16th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Yay!
July 17th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I hope I get to meet her someday.
July 17th, 2009 at 8:32 am
“I like her tragedy and her humor, her sense of justice and her sarcasm. I like that she is quintessentially herself, all the while sharing the common human condition of being slightly ill at ease”
How awesome that you were able to describe me so well!
July 18th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Ooh, I’m so so so glad that you’re writing…I’ve had glimpses of that possibility through other online applications and I’m so pleased to finally come here and read confirmation of it. The world will be a richer place for your bringing your character into it, I am sure.
July 19th, 2009 at 7:47 am
I am so happy for you. Truly, truly happy. Write on! And keep us posted on the new girl in your life.
July 19th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Goodonya. I’ve always struggled with fiction, can’t get out of my head enough.
Keep it up.
July 20th, 2009 at 5:03 am
I love that even your writing about writing is beautiful. This bodes well for your writing that is just writing. Not that your writing is ever *just* writing.
August 6th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Right on, my friend… Right on. And you just inspired me. ‘Cause… Well… I’m feeling a little downtrodden today.
August 11th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I totally envy you. I’ve always wanted to write, but the words get lost in translation somewhere between my head and the paper.
Will we get to meet your character? Are you developing her for short story or novel?
September 14th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
How is it going flutter, I am a very infrequent blogger these days.
You are among the handful of folks whose writing I miss.