M. Gray recently tagged me for this writing meme. Thanks, Mary! I get to tag 3 other writers to participate—which is SO HARD for me to do—and the three I’ve chosen are:
Jaime Theler
Windy Aphayrath
Mim Caldwell
1. What's the last thing you wrote? What's the first thing you wrote that you still have?
Blog posts aside, my latest project is a steampunk novel. The first thing I wrote (that I still have) was a fantasy story about a jealous wizard that trapped people in time. I laugh when I read it now. (Of course, I wrote it at 13.)
2. Write poetry?
Sometimes. Not often though.
3. Angsty poetry?
Sometimes.
4. Favorite genre of writing?
Speculative fiction (Fantasy/Sci-fi/Steampunk)
5. Most annoying character you've ever created?
A character named Eiren Appleton. She’s a snooty, irritating thing.
6. Best Plot you've ever created?
I’m not sure. I have a few I quite like.
7. Coolest Plot twist you've ever created?
I’m currently enamored with my latest project. The ending surprised me a lot.
8. How often do you get writer's block?
More often than I’d like.
9. Write fan fiction?
No. I prefer to have complete creative control
10. Do you type or write by hand?
Type. I only write by hand when I have to.
11. Do you save everything you write?
I do. I never know when I might need it. Or want to burn it.
12. Do you ever go back to an idea after you've abandoned it?
Yes. Sometimes all you need is time and distance to see how to fix something.
13. What's your favorite thing you've ever written?
A story called Blood Oath. I’m very invested in those characters.
14. What's everyone else's favorite story that you've written?
I’m not sure. I’ll have to ask. =]
15. Ever written romance or angsty teen drama?
Not really. Although I think the element of romance is essential in any well-crafted story.
16. What's your favorite setting for your characters?
Well, I’m a big speculative fiction kind of girl so other-worldly is always a fav with me.
17. How many writing projects are you working on right now?
Three, currently. I’m trying to decide which one needs to take point though.
18. Have you ever won an award for your writing?
Yes. I placed 3rd in the First Chapters Contest for LDStorymakers in 2009 for my piece, Stone Still. I’m still shocked.
19. What are your five favorite words?
There’s no way I could limit it to 5. I love so MANY. I practically worship my dictionary.
20. What character have you created that is most like yourself?
Hands down, Lumire Dayicomé. We’ve walked a long road together.
21. Where do you get ideas for your characters?
Everywhere. Sometimes from people I see and sometimes from certain turns of phrase.
22. Do you ever write based on your dreams?
Yes. In fact, my recent project—the steampunk one—came from a dream. It’s been really fun to write and experience.
23. Do you favor happy endings?
It depends on the story. I favor authentic endings.
24. Are you concerned with spelling and grammar as you write?
Obsessed. I have to turn it off in my word processor or I’ll never make it through a paragraph.
25. Does music help you write?
Definitely. A good tune sets the mood or helps me get into a character’s head. Sometimes a good song can create a scene all on its own.
26. Quote something you've written. Whatever pops into your head.
“Galael took step after excruciating step, the film of death retreating from his eyes though the images of murder were blazoned across his brain.”
Well, that’s it. 26 fun-filled questions about my crazy writing psyche.
Do you have any questions for me?
Until next time,
L.T.
31 comments:
Congrats at winning At Storymakers - I was there, but it was all so new to me, so I didn't hardly know anyone.
#26 describes perfectly how I felt during a dream I had a couple of weeks ago. Love it!
I love your answer to #23. Authentic endings. That's so exactly right.
I can't wait to read your first book!
What is Steampunk?
Ha ha! Love that you worship your dictionary! Thanks for doing this, L.T!
Great answers! It's always fun to learn more about other writers. :)
There's a little something for you over on my blog! :D
Oh, this is great info! And, you won at Storymakers? Very, very cool!! I love a good steampunk novel and imagine you'd write a great one :D
That's a hard set of questions. I don't know if I would want to tell the whole world the whole truth on all of those questions. Hmm. Maybe I have too many guarded secrets.
Music can create a scene on its own.
I like that. I even believe it.
But, I have to write in silence. It's interesting to read the differences between writers. Thanks for taking us into your mind.
I could never be a writer. I would have perpetual writer's block!
Love reading about your writing L.T. You're amazing. =)
Wow! Insightful answers. Can't wait to read something you've written.
Wow! I had no idea this was your genre! How is that possible? Aren't we in the same writer's group?? (Oh, wait. We don't actually read each other's stuff. We just validate one another's need for chocolate and hooker heels.)
I'm going to google "steampunk" right now.
How very cool! I don't know how you do it! Three projects at once. I have at least that many ideas, but one project causes heart palpitations!
Superwoman! I love the excerpt, it dripped with imagery.
I love memes. :) They're so great for getting to know people.
Sweet answers, and I love what you've got for #26. :D
Remember how you're so cool? Remember that? (I want you to come to DB at Ft. Union on Saturday between 12 and 2. Can you? Can you?)
Great Post Laura. I'm quoting you on my blog this afternoon. Check it out later. HUGS
Awesome meme, as was your last. I've been not commenting like I should.
I too like authentic endings.
And I have to say that I just read a comment of yours on someone else's blog that made me like you even more than I already do.
When can we get together?
I didn't know you write steampunk! I have a very good friend who is working on a steampunk novel now. Here's her blog addy:
http://alittlecheesewiththatwhine.blogspot.com
Congrats to you on the win @ the LDStorymakers conference!
Your steampunk novel sounds great. I like that you said you are a fan of authentic endings. And that the element of romance is essential in any well-crafted story.
Write on!
I enjoyed your responses. I admit I need to Google steampunk as well.
I'm with you and the others on authentic endings. I loved reading your answers. I also love speculative fiction. I just loved experiencing different worlds with endless possibilities.
Love getting to know the inner workings of another writer's minds.
Thanks for the shout out! I'll be getting my post up soon!
Getting to know you here and via Terresa's blog where you commented on dictionaries. I second that! Anyway, I made myself Follower # 101.
Thanks for the shout out, L.T. I loved getting to know you better and will fill out my own list probably in the next couple days!
I want to be tagged! How can I get tagged??? :(
This was a fun post. I took it too. You sound so much like me. Especially what you wrote about yourself in your profile. Crazy life we writers lead!
It was fun getting to know you a little better through this! Blessings:)
Fun! I loved your snippet and I loved hearing about your work! :)
Great sentence, very intriguing.
YEAH!! How come I never get to read any of your work!!??!!
Very interesting! I too could never write fan fiction. I would feel strangled.
Reading this only makes me want to read fiction you've written even more. I'd sure love to read that winning chapter from Storymakers!
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