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Before I talk about my little dilemma, I just have to say…
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE RELEASE OF HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT!!!!
Sorry. Had to get that out.
Ahem, now back to my post…I’ve got a dilemma. I’m working on my demon story and there is a secondary character, one that I actually didn’t give a whole lot of thought to when I was plotting this story. You see, I planned for her death. So, that was pretty straight-forward. But, now that it’s ah, killing time (so to speak), I find myself hesitating.
I think I want to let her survive.
And there’s my dilemma. To kill her or to let her live. Not really the kind of issue I face everyday.
I just finished a big scene with her (quite possibly her last living scene), but I feel like I’m a bit at loose ends with her. I could easily write the story with her surviving–or with her becoming the latest victim of my brutal killer.
I may have to try writing a bit each way–and see what I like better.
Any other writers have this problem? When a character you’ve clearly planned to have an abrupt end seems to raise her hand and ask for just a wee bit more book time?
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This is one instance where I am glad not to be a writer. I would become too attached to my characters! Your idea to write it both ways seems sound to me, though. Good luck with whatever decision you come up with.
Cindy, wow that is a dilemma! It’s like your character is saying, “Are you sure?” I think you’ll know when it plays itself out. I know how you feel, though, we get attached to our characters. And I love your character’s attitude. She might have a better plan in mind. You could see where she takes ya! 🙂
Awesome! I can’t wait to read it! Hopefully my bookstore will have it.
Hi, Brandy! LOL–I think I get too attached, too. 🙂
LaDonna–it is most definitely like the character is saying “Are you sure?” Yesterday, I just wrote a completely different scene while I think about her a bit more.
Hi, Zoe! Please, let me know what you think if you get a chance to read it.
What if she was assumed dead but not really dead? Perhaps she survives a near death situation. You’re the best!
Hi, Saunduwa! Ah, near-death…that is one of my favorite methods. 🙂
Sadly, I’m leaning more and more toward an actual death now…