tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post6126895729353820473..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: From the dark and twisted alleys of my unrecognizable brain ...Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-5748740102562624472011-08-09T15:18:45.656+03:002011-08-09T15:18:45.656+03:00Wow, Jess! The concept for this new novel is fasci...Wow, Jess! The concept for this new novel is fascinating! Would this be a post-apocalyptic story? I think this is the perfect direction for you to go in, too. I've read some of your darker stuff and you really have a sensibility that makes your work unique and engaging. You write in a way that makes readers turn the page, even while they squirm. Best of luck with this new project!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79731353435468929652011-08-05T20:45:50.458+03:002011-08-05T20:45:50.458+03:00This is awesome. I love the premise. I'm sure ...This is awesome. I love the premise. I'm sure you can pull it off. I can envision this story as a very moving piece. Wow! What a project!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-72206588482644811862011-08-05T00:30:13.618+03:002011-08-05T00:30:13.618+03:00For some reason, I like the idea of this book...For some reason, I like the idea of this book...Bryan Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555071335245492790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-65964799779514352542011-08-04T22:22:24.610+03:002011-08-04T22:22:24.610+03:00Oh man! This is dark! I'm wondering what inspi...Oh man! This is dark! I'm wondering what inspired such seemingly bizarre laws. Will definitely be looking out for more of this one.Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82912903961472482722011-08-04T20:17:27.128+03:002011-08-04T20:17:27.128+03:00I'm not so sure it's a question of what ma...I'm not so sure it's a question of what makes us place horrific circumstances on our characters, but proving to ourselves that we could survive horrific circumstances. Reassuring ourselves that someone will help guide us back to life when we've lost our will to breathe. <br /><br />There are so many people who have actually experienced unimaginable pain, torture and abuse. To have that hope to hang desperately to is the only thing that helps heal. <br /><br />I think your story might travel the path of darkness and macabre, but there is hope when Concetta is pulled from the water. There is a chance for happier ending. Go for it!Laura M. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118305776404765529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-40876245513544055682011-08-04T16:03:00.056+03:002011-08-04T16:03:00.056+03:00I hope you have some lighter stuff on the side - t...I hope you have some lighter stuff on the side - to read, or write, or listen to - when you write this novel. It sounds compelling - potentially gruesome in parts - but a page-turner.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-50106358351522157462011-08-04T03:11:06.267+03:002011-08-04T03:11:06.267+03:00Oh, this sounds like such a sad story. I'm cur...Oh, this sounds like such a sad story. I'm curious as to how she will be able to cope and continue to have the joy of music in her life and how this society will learn from it's own forced cruelty. (I interview people for characters, sometimes they know it, sometimes they don't. We call that eavesdropping.)Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-29052868085204070422011-08-04T01:25:28.576+03:002011-08-04T01:25:28.576+03:00The medical description really did churn my stomac...The medical description really did churn my stomach. It's really cruel and unusual punishment. Could you maybe just pick one for the punishment instead of both. I think she might die from shock. Wow, if you write this story, it will be a story few will forget.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-3321162969937722052011-08-04T00:22:54.750+03:002011-08-04T00:22:54.750+03:00Lydia knows her stuff. Wow, that is rough. I could...Lydia knows her stuff. Wow, that is rough. I couldn't do it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-15548120929911369452011-08-04T00:17:06.291+03:002011-08-04T00:17:06.291+03:00Very intriguing idea. Lydia is fab. I was research...Very intriguing idea. Lydia is fab. I was researching shin implants today for one of my stories ... I didn't expect to find out you can actually, really get them. Gads. My husband has raised an eyebrow at the centaur research. lolM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-76930663979800678742011-08-03T23:04:20.158+03:002011-08-03T23:04:20.158+03:00Wow--powerful stuff, Jessica. Lydia is so good at ...Wow--powerful stuff, Jessica. Lydia is so good at the medical stuff!! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-72058600868613326042011-08-03T22:27:15.792+03:002011-08-03T22:27:15.792+03:00Man that is some major torture you have to decided...Man that is some major torture you have to decided on how to inflict. Remind me never to upset you. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-73774909469203789152011-08-03T21:17:38.149+03:002011-08-03T21:17:38.149+03:00Ah, your poor character! Yes, Jen, I do cringe whe...Ah, your poor character! Yes, Jen, I do cringe when I answer these questions because some of the stuff we do to our characters is just horrible! Eep. The story sounds cool Jess and I love that it takes place in Europe. So glad I could help!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-24241341187798834102011-08-03T21:10:16.439+03:002011-08-03T21:10:16.439+03:00Wow! Im very interested in this story Jess, it spi...Wow! Im very interested in this story Jess, it spiked my curiosity. <br />In my case, I go for the good and old internet, since most of my settings don't exist : )<br />Still, absolutely loved the concept of your new story, as cruel as it may be.Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-565785485554562842011-08-03T21:07:37.700+03:002011-08-03T21:07:37.700+03:00Oh, my gosh! AlliAllo! You and I are destined to f...Oh, my gosh! <b>AlliAllo</b>! You and I are destined to find some common ground yet!<br /><br />Don’t you know that in my late teens and early twenties Van Gogh was one of my three great idols? I could completely relate to that man’s intensity. <br /><br />It was my good friend Pooh who nicknamed me “Mister Intense” – so, I’m not just making this stuffs up. I know I seem like nothing more than a cranky, goofy old man now (life'll do that to ya), but sister, back in my day, dark storm clouds gathered in my eyes, and that was when I was in a GOOD mood! <br /><br />OK, researching Van Gogh. I suggest you start with the letters he wrote to his brother, collected in the book titled “Dear Theo”.<br /><br />Totalitarianism? Well, you won't likely find anyone who knows more about Communism (the greatest example of totalitarianism in the 20th Century) in your circle of writer friends than I do. You might consider acquiring a copy of the heavy tome “THE BLACK BOOK OF COMMUNISM: Crimes, Terror, Repression” by Stephane Courtois.<br /><br />Alright, last thing . . . <br /><br />In my twenties, I used to wear a leather motorcycle jacket. But this was no ordinary leather motorcycle jacket. I found it selling on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, where I lived. (The store had only ONE like it. Fortunately, it was my size.) Melrose was this street with funky shops selling all kinds of unusual things you wouldn’t find anywhere else in L.A. or, in some cases, anywhere else PERIOD!<br /><br />I spent a boatload of money for that jacket, but I had to have it because it represented two things for me: 1) A red jacket is one of the most recognizable symbols related to James Dean, and 2) the jacket’s shade of red was identical to the shade of red that Van Gogh used to create the walls in his famous pool hall painting.<br /><br />Click the link <a href="http://www.arcadja.com/artmagazine/en/wp-content/gallery/090331vangogh/vangogh_night-cafe.jpg" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> to see the Van Gogh painting I’m referring to.<br /><br />The moment I saw that jacket in the shop, my mind said: <i>James Dean meets Vincent Van Gogh. I GOTTA have it!</i><br /><br />And yes, I was so familiar with Van Gogh’s works that I actually recognized that shade of red as a perfect match for the pool hall painting even without having to fetch a print of the painting to compare them.<br /><br />AlliAllo, I KNEW you and I would see eye-to-eye one of these days. Ha!<br /><br />Good luck with the new story! I'm interested in its development.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />‘Loyal American Underground’Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-67893218390839552942011-08-03T20:33:22.508+03:002011-08-03T20:33:22.508+03:00LOL! Yeah, not so happy in my story. Lack of indiv...LOL! Yeah, not so happy in my story. Lack of individual expression gets them down ... :)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79641356678961961192011-08-03T20:29:15.105+03:002011-08-03T20:29:15.105+03:00Oh, wow! Sounds like a great book! So exciting to...Oh, wow! Sounds like a great book! So exciting to have your idea going! Very curious about this naked society though... I would think people who were naked would be free ad happy, not oppressive...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-9683983330498866862011-08-03T20:24:08.830+03:002011-08-03T20:24:08.830+03:00The blurb is amazing! But the thought of having t...The blurb is amazing! But the thought of having to write the scene makes me feel a little queasy. That being said, I'm so glad your writing it and I can't wait to read it!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-14687671424739214442011-08-03T19:29:37.247+03:002011-08-03T19:29:37.247+03:00Thanks all! And Doralynn, welcome to my blog! Grea...Thanks all! And Doralynn, welcome to my blog! Great to see a new face! :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-70651615091077385792011-08-03T19:16:51.557+03:002011-08-03T19:16:51.557+03:00That is completely unlike anything I've ever r...That is completely unlike anything I've ever read, but it does remind me of some of my nightmares. Your blurb is very compelling. I know that publishers want story lines they've never encountered before. I can see why you're afraid to start this one. It certainly will take you into some dark places, but I think I see some hope peeking out around the edges. Best wishes with this.Doralynn Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828906983819258042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-86210774995670725762011-08-03T19:13:19.372+03:002011-08-03T19:13:19.372+03:00This punishment is a bit on the savage side! I sa...This punishment is a bit on the savage side! I say write it and get it out of your system and your head! Good luck with the research. Sounds like that will be fun.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-51468904481414095412011-08-03T18:34:22.251+03:002011-08-03T18:34:22.251+03:00OMG! Your head is a scary place. But the story sou...OMG! Your head is a scary place. But the story sounds like it has fascinating possibilities -- best of luck with it! :)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-16077153750533892272011-08-03T16:58:17.556+03:002011-08-03T16:58:17.556+03:00I just want you to know that I'll be back to c...I just want you to know that I'll be back to comment on this post later. It's a very important post and I want to be able to put my mind to it. Be back soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-64038457622208809722011-08-03T16:22:19.234+03:002011-08-03T16:22:19.234+03:00Good Lord girl couldn't you just deafen her wi...Good Lord girl couldn't you just deafen her with loud noise or an illness? Couldn't she lose her voice through trauma? Does it have to be so painful? Sheesh!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-21424177197338139902011-08-03T16:17:53.405+03:002011-08-03T16:17:53.405+03:00I'd say after a scene like that, you'll de...I'd say after a scene like that, you'll definitely have a sympathetic character. Poor thing! Scenes like that are killer to write, but I know you'll do it well. My research is primarily on the Internet. You know who my primary source for all things Greece has been. LOL And you also know my plans to do some in-person research there. All for the sake of the books. ;-)Kristie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.com