I know it’s bad form to get too enamored of one’s own characters, but I think the great tragedy of this novel is that Jack isn’t in more of it.
I should let myself write smart-asses more often.
ETA: Also, more novels that merit revision notes like “don’t forget the severed heads.”
I feel the same way. And my smart ass dies in my novel. *sigh* I’m sorry, Tallith, I tried. :p
I will make no statements as to the fate of any characters in this book. 🙂
Ugh! *hits head* That was kind of stupid of me! But…who’s really going to read my novel? I’m mean, honestly? :p
I think every novel needs at least one character who you secretly wish you could let take over. 🙂
It’s not so much that he’s taking over . . . he just speaks my native idiom, and it’s fun.
Generally, smart-asses are the best characters. Not only do they get the best lines, but people tend to love them more because they’re smart-asses.
Examples: Captain Jack Sparrow
Severus Snape
Buffy/Xander/Dr. Horrible/anyone in any Whedon-created universe, really.
There are severed heads? I’M THERE.
I like Jack, don’t get me wrong, but we both know who my favorite is. That character needs their own novel. Or series. Or multi-media movie/game/series/podcast/realityshow/breakfast cereal/happy meal/sports team/fanzine tie-in.
You’re going to be the pioneer of Cerenel fanfic, aren’t you?
Y’know, it hadn’t really occurred to me, but now that you’ve mentioned it, I’m thinking about writing one before the book comes out. I’ll post it on the release date, just so I can claim to have written the first Cerenel fic ever.
That would be keen.
So far, you would also hold the title of first fanfic based on my work, period. (So far as I’m aware.)
