Writers' Salon!

[isana]

All right, guys, let's get this started.

This is a post for members to post their burning questions to each other. They can be simple, like "when is Character X's birthday," or not so simple "how would you define the relationship between Character X and Character Y?" If there's a story you want that author to talk about, throw in the title (and some points you'd like covered!) and if said author's willing, they can write their answer in a separate post, since I have no idea what the comment word limits are.

Here's how it'll work: an author who's up for answering questions/writing commentaries about stories will leave their name in a comment. Readers who want to ask questions or request stories reply to that comment, and hopefully we'll have some good conversations going!

If you guys request stories, it may be best if you limit them to rainbowfic for the time being, unless the story you've got archived outside the comm is in a public entry.

EDIT: If it's not already obvious, you can ask authors more than one question in however many comments you like. The point is to have a discussion, and it wouldn't be very lively if it stopped at one question per author! Just give the author a chance to finish answering your previous questions, of course.

Comments

[isana]

Anything you want to talk about? Leave 'em right here!

[bookblather]

Of the Nine Sages, and discounting the obvious one, who's your favorite to write? In general?

[shipwreck_light]

I'm not up on my Chinese mythology, so is there a particular story that you drew from from /The Tenth Sage/? [Though perhaps it's a novel or perhaps it isn't Chinese.]

[kay_brooke]

I want to know stuff about the Serpent Folk! Doesn't matter what, whatever you want to say about them that only you know.

[malapropism]

So how would the story be different if Mengli was the twin with oracle powers? Would Yuyan be different without her precognition?

[shadowsong26]

Ask away! ^_^

[bookblather]

How did Feredar get its start? *curious*

[kay_brooke]

I am still confused by what you mean by "Threaded." I think it has something to do with how magic is passed on through families or something? Could you tell me more?

[finch]

I haven't posted much, but I'm up for questions if anyone has them.

[isana]

How do Lacey's sister-wives feel about leaving her out there?

[bookblather]

Is Lacey part of a polygamous religion, or is there something else behind her marriage? Like, is it an alternate universe where polygamous marriage is normal, or are we just talking Utah here?

[blossomdreams]

I haven't posted much here, but I'm open for questions!

[bookblather]

Do you have any stories you're afraid to write?

[shadowsong26]

Is there any particular source of inspiration you turn to when you're stuck on a story? Or, do you have a particular method for getting unstuck?

[leia_solo]

I'm always up for a good conversation.

[bookblather]

Do you have any particular inspirations? Books or movies or even sights that make you think of your story?

[bookblather]

Sure, why not? I like talking about writing.

[isana]

Story commentary request, if not done already: "winter"

Was the friendship between Gina and Olivia written in the DNA of the story, or did it just come out organically?

Sit on the couch with SWL.

[shipwreck_light]

And I will tell you some /things/.

Re: Sit on the couch with SWL.

[isana]

I would love to hear the creation process behind Pip and Roa.

[clare_dragonfly]

I am totally open to questions! :D Can't promise I'll have good answers...

Also, the comment limits on DW are pretty huge (compared to LJ), so writing fic in comments is probably not problematic.

[isana]

Good to know! I was more concerned about story commentary than fic, though, but same diff.

[subluxate]

Anyone want me to discuss anything?

[shipwreck_light]

*FWUMP*

What /is/ it that made you decide "non-mafia crime family"?

[kay_brooke]

This looks like fun. Ask me anything!

[isana]

I want to know everything there is to know about the salkiys, and possibly the care and feeding of Merrus.

[auguris]

I'm definitely up for questions!

[isana]

How much was that fire responsible for shaping Broker's life?

[sarcasticsra]

Question away!

[bookblather]

How did the various Polyfaceted kids come into being? I asked Kelly this identical question so feel free to ignore theirs. :D

[malapropism]

I'm definitely open to questions, if anyone's got any for me.

[isana]

What would have happened if Jaida was in Holly's place in Lethean Glamour? How would she have dealt with Helene?

[walkwithheroes]

I didn't know this was here. If there are any questions for either story - ask please. And thank you.

[isana]

How did Wonderlife get started?