#WordWeavers 10.1 — Tell us what you’re working on now.

#WordWeavers 1.9 — Have you invented any words, sayings, or swears for your story?

I have, actually. First and foremost, I'll talk about "bloodbound" and what it means.

When someone becomes "bloodbound," it means they've turned into a vampire, and they're now bound to the blood and to drinking it. That idea came to me randomly one day and I couldn't quite let go of it, so I had to use it.

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#WordWeavers 1.10 — Describe a perfect setting for you to relax.

It's my cozy desk. I do my all of writing, podcasting, reading, and gaming from here.

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#WordWeavers 1.11 — What does the opening chapter of your story reveal about the world it’s set in?

1. It's set sometime in the late 1800s (but the actual date is revealed later).
2. The supernatural exists.
3. Alistair is a vampire and an author, and is also close friends with a werewolf. That third one is a big taboo.
4. Alistair is still in love with a previous lover and it's a fact that Hati knows and yet hasn't said a word about until now.

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#WordWeavers 1.12 — Does your MC have a good support system?

Alistair does. So does Fenella as well, which she finds out as the story progresses. She's as much of a part of Dorcha Castle as Alistair is. It just takes some time for her to remember and understand that fact.

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#WordWeavers 1.13 — Where was your latest writing session? How did it go?

Right at my gaming, writing, and podcasting desk, my cozy spot, same as always, and it went really well. I've really been upping my writing game lately and pushing out chapters that will soon be published. I've been very proud of myself, which is a nice change for me. Writing is my escape from the chaos of life, which is the case for a lot of us in the community.

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#WordWeavers 1.14 — If your MC lived your antagonist’s life, what would they be like?

Evil and morally reprehensible? My antagonists are corrupt and unhinged. They do things that are just plain wrong.

More to the point, being honest here, if Alistair was living the lives of either of the antagonists, he would turn things around and change his life. Here's the thing, he's a *good* man. He would live his life differently than Isma or Duncan.

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#WordWeavers 1.15 — MC POV: What’s the most exciting thing that ever happened to you?

Oooh, there's something I'd love to answer this prompt with but it would be the worst kind of spoiler given to readers, and I have quite a few here on Masto. I'll behave, instead.

Alistair: Meeting Fenella. We didn't care for each other in the beginning but there was something there, something inexplicable. I couldn't tell you what it was, but it was there for us. We became close friends not long after. It was the first exciting thing that happened to me in a long time.

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#WordWeavers 1.16 — If your MC had one photograph near where they sleep, what or who would it be?

It would be a small painting, instead. It would probably be one that he worked on for Fenella. In fact, I might have to write in this detail now.

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#WordWeavers 1.17 — If cost wasn’t an issue, what would your ideal setting be for you to write in?

To be completely honest, I already have my ideal setup/setting. The only thing I would change is having a computer. I'm a gamer, podcaster, and writer. It's my cozy space.

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#WordWeavers 1.18 — Your antagonist gets a call or message from their mother. How do they respond?

Oof, okay, I can't answer this one. That's the first time that's ever happened. Not only does this story take place in 1890, but the majority of my cast are supernatural beings, either vampires or werewolves, and that means their families are loooooong dead, sorry to say. I will, however, say this: Duncan's mother would be so disappointed in him. Then again, she felt that very same way while she was alive and he was still a mortal as well, so let's keep that in mind.

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#WordWeavers 1.19 — Who is the most moral character in your story?

Oooh, a very good question. It's definitely Eleanor. She's a goodhearted woman, and one with scruples, strong moral principles, and a lot of love in her heart.

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#WordWeavers 1.20 — Do you make use of weather in your story? If so, how?

I do. For instance, rain can certainly set the mood for a particular chapter or scene. Weather creates mood, develops characters, and drives plot by acting as a metaphor, antagonist, or reflection of internal states, and it's a tool that I absolutely *love* using within my stories. It plays a key part in Wings of Quiet Longing at some points.

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#WordWeavers 1.21 — If in the middle of the book your MC discovered a foundling, what would they do with it?

This is such a fantastic question. Alistair would probably take the babe home and pray that Anna wouldn't mind adopting them. (For context, Anna is one his maids.) She has a daughter named Rose, and Alistair would hope she would take the child in, someone who could be an adopted sibling for little Rosie in the future.

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#WordWeavers 1.22 — Would you MC or antagonist be more successful at school?

Ooooh, good question. I'll break it down, instead. They're all so different. I would say that Alistair (MMC) would be the best at creative writing and English courses, Fenella (FMC) at drama club, and Isma (antagonist) at anything for mathematics. Duncan, though? (Another antagonist, of course.) He would have skipped school.

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#WordWeavers 1.23 — How satisfied are you with your current story? Why or why not?

Ironically, very. I'm satisfied with the way things are turning out. That usually isn't the case with me, only because I'm too hard on myself. I'm trying to *enjoy* myself with this story, though. It's working out well for me.

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#WordWeavers 1.24 — Your MC has to start a new business with their current skills. What do they do?

How about if he *joined* a business? In my mind, I can't imagine him starting a new business, but I *can* imagine him working for Caden's art business that he has. He would make paintings for him to sell, seeing as he's already an artist but it's only a hobby of his.

Hmmmm... I might have to find a way to add this plot point in someday now.

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#WordWeavers 1.25 — If traumatic events happen, do your characters process it on page for longer than a chapter?

Oh, traumatic events *do* happen within this story, and it takes far longer than just a page for them to process what has happened (or what is still happening) to them.

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#WordWeavers 1.26 — What is your current project teaching you, craft-wise or personally?

I love questions like this. I'm learning to trust myself when it comes to plot twists or random ideas that might come to me along the way. I'm *also* learning how to post on a schedule, twice-weekly, and get the damn thing done. I've never been capable of doing that. (Right now, however, I've been forced to take a wee break. The start of the new year is always insane for me.) I'm learning more about my craft, adding in as many "vivid verbs" as I can, better sentence structure, polishing my writing, etc. Even now, all these years on, I'm still learning. Writing is a never-ending journey.

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#WordWeavers 1.27 — Is it difficult for you if your partner or closest friends don’t enjoy books?

My partner writes and reads, same as me. That should answer the question right there, honestly. All of my closest friends are also heavy readers and writers. They're just the sort of people I surround myself with. I'm assuming it would be tough for me if the situation was different.

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#WordWeavers 1.28 — If your MC and SC each got 3 wishes from a genie, would any of their wishes cause problems for the other?

Ironically, things would be great. It wouldn't cause any issues. They're best friends.

Lord Alistair MacKay (MMC, a vampire):
1. Peace between immortal beings. (I.e. no matter fighting and bitterness between werewolves and vampires.)
2. Fenella's safety...
3. Duncan and Isma will forever leave them (he, Hati, Samuel, Fenella, and Caden) alone.

Mrs. Hati Kerr (FSC, a werewolf):
1. Again, peace between all immortals.
2. More money for she and Samuel to live on.
3. Happiness for Fenella and Alistair because they've earned and deserve it.

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