Brain is Musty...: Ficlet O'Clock Truth or Dare

[scribblemyname]

This entry is part 35 of 35 in the series 365 Challenge

The current prompts are leaving me dull and uninspired. Seeking creative procrastination: ask me any question about how something works in a storyworld, a why that's been pestering you, or any backstory you just really want to know, and I'll commentfic it.

If that doesn't inspire you, how about a character (original or fandom) and something crazy you would dare them to do.

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Re: To Dance with a Dragon [2/2], Redux

[scribblemyname]

You see. This is why I wish I ran my commentfic through betas. I think I've covered all the huge gamut of implications brought up and miss some. :shakes head at self: Will clarify some things before posting these on my site.

Thanks for pointing these items out.You're right. They make a difference.

Story order makes such a difference too. I think that's why I stuck Gone Hunting at the end of the three and chose reverse chronological order, but I never thought of putting someone like Akena first. Making notes for when I really start pulling together this world big time.

And that's why I rewrote Jhemet's little piece. 1. I had written it too much like fanfic, not explaining everything. 2. I had written it from the outsider perspective and I needed the insider, so had to switch POV. Etienne's hesitance was best explained by Etienne.

Re: To Dance with a Dragon [2/2], Redux

[pygmymuse.livejournal.com]

Well, I think even with betas we miss things. It goes back to everyone being different and coming in with different perspectives. Other readers will point out things me and my betas never saw.

You're welcome.

Akena does a lot to give insight not just into what it is to be a dragon but also to how one reaches maturity in Vardin, at least for me. She was important to understanding a lot of the world.

I had meant to tell you that I appreciated the historical details you'd worked into Etienne's version of the scene.