Alright, so I know I've been pretty silent on the writing front, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about my stories. Next month is NaNoWriMo, and while I'm not planning on posting it on the official site, I am planning on at least trying to write 50K in a month. So, as to not get lost in the woodworks of life... or at least challenge myself to actually do it.
Alright, so here we go.
1. How did you come up with the idea for your novel, and how long have you had the idea?
The idea for the book came from another book I was reading. It's kinda clicha' actually, kids get stuck somewhere and have to be rescued.' I've been plotting this story however for three years now, and have developed it greatly.
2. Why are you excited to write this novel?
That is a hard one, while it's been on my mind for a while, it's not the only one begging to be written. But I am excited to work with the Ooklicks, my world's changelings.
3. What is your novel about, and what is the title?
The story is called Akeaka, and it is about the friendships made between some captured friends, and the daughter of their captor.
4. Sum up your characters in one word each. (Feel free to add pictures!)
4. Sum up your characters in one word each. (Feel free to add pictures!)
Udiah= motherly
Zelpha= Logical
Hachi; Innocent
A'Ching; Protective.
Onette; Resourceful (She has white angel-like wings)
Twison; Absent-minded
Theo: Princely
Birdy: Pocahontas
(Theo's twin) Trecia (Tr 'see ya): Soft
5. Which character(s) do you think will be your favourite to write? Tell us about them!
Udiah is the one who started this story. But personally I think it'll be Birdy, because she is the one stuck in the middle of it all. She's the Commander's daughter. So permitted to see the prisoners, but she knows the truth of the what is going on on the prisoner's side as well.
6. What is your protagonist’s goal, and what stands in the way?
To go home. They are prisoners of a people group that before that point in time they had no idea had existed. So they are unsure even where they are, let alone how to get home.
7. Where is your novel set? (Show us pictures if you have them!)
Mikada: Sorry, no pictures. The story flips between two places, Udiah's home, Quao, and the prison camp in Ooklick space.
8. What is the most important relationship your character has?
This story is about relationships. Akeaka is a made up word for the bond twins have. And it's about the group pulling together to survive.
9. How does your protagonist change by the end of the novel?
At the beginning of the story they are all scared and quarrelsome (One will die pretty quick in the story.) By the end they have come to understand oneanother, and have built deep lasting relationships.
10. What themes are in your book? How do you want your readers to feel when the story is over?
Huh... I'm an emotional writer period. So it'll go with the story. The first emotion is scared, then horrified, then afraid, then trapped.... by the end- understanding.
NaNoWriMo BONUS: Tell us your 3 best pieces of advice for others trying to write a book in a month.
Hold on tight, and you might make it.
Don't let writers block stop you.
If you doubt yourself for a second, you won't make it.
Now, I've got to get back to work.
VK out.
