tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post4485987314218958287..comments2023-10-12T03:20:53.815-05:00Comments on Susan Fields: Daniel the PestSusan Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-62861828499931979972010-08-19T02:12:15.264-05:002010-08-19T02:12:15.264-05:00A husband who looks like DC, huh? i'm almost ...A husband who looks like DC, huh? i'm almost as impressed by that as the fact tha tyou are an intensive plotter. Sure wish I was that dedicated :( I always pay the price for not being a plotter later on in my novels in progress.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-58396119441638828092010-08-18T22:42:56.034-05:002010-08-18T22:42:56.034-05:00Sometimes a secondary character comes out stronger...Sometimes a secondary character comes out stronger--stealing the spotlight--than I planned. My outline grounds me to my original vision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-41220752299619472252010-08-18T22:02:43.698-05:002010-08-18T22:02:43.698-05:00I have a character based on one of my shipmates. ...I have a character based on one of my shipmates. He knows because he asked me to write him in, so I did. I even kept his name, Bozant. It was a small thing then, but it's snowballing. I have some kind of a weird writerly crush on him (not the real Adam B). He's just so darn cute. In Book 2, his role grew even more and now he'll be my MC in Book 3 when I get to it. Who knew this would happen?Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-49128850753312841502010-08-18T17:08:48.401-05:002010-08-18T17:08:48.401-05:00Hottie. Total HOTTIE. I'll take him, villain o...Hottie. Total HOTTIE. I'll take him, villain or hero. I can see why he'd take over your thoughts, even as a secondary character. Drool. Drool. How lucky are you to have a husband that looks like him????!!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-90230333575404500412010-08-18T15:59:04.106-05:002010-08-18T15:59:04.106-05:00CQG - I agree, it's good to be flexible and ch...CQG - I agree, it's good to be flexible and change as the ms develops. I love it when my characters surprise me - it usually makes the story much more interesting!<br /><br />Anita - I think about that, too. It seems like I could make a career out of every book idea I have by just making up stories for the different characters. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-76010008653622650442010-08-18T12:31:20.616-05:002010-08-18T12:31:20.616-05:00I love thinking about my secondary characters star...I love thinking about my secondary characters starring intheir very own book. Someday, someday.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-14778156753400367112010-08-18T09:52:50.699-05:002010-08-18T09:52:50.699-05:00I'm more of an outliner than a full blown plot...I'm more of an outliner than a full blown plotter so it usually doesn't take me long and the outline grows and changes as I write. Secondary characters come out of no where and even my main characters surprise me on a regular basis. But its all good!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-87636456872931331342010-08-17T23:13:05.389-05:002010-08-17T23:13:05.389-05:00Vicki - If you like the character so much she'...Vicki - If you like the character so much she's taking over, she can probably handle a book of her own. I'd probably give Daniel his own book, but I write YA and his character's too old. It's an intriguing idea, though.<br /><br />Erin - I Googled him. His name's Domenic Purcell and he's definitely drool-worthy! Looks like you have a candidate for your next villain. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-17928239846784729092010-08-17T22:46:55.453-05:002010-08-17T22:46:55.453-05:00I love that you find pictures to match your charac...I love that you find pictures to match your characters... that's such a great idea!! I would totally choose the actor who played Lincoln Burrows in Prison Break. He's so drool-worthy and a perfect villian in my opinion!Erin MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665098986271579372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-70465627967455257422010-08-17T22:39:18.709-05:002010-08-17T22:39:18.709-05:00Laughing...my MC's best friend is in danger of...Laughing...my MC's best friend is in danger of taking over. I like her free-spirited ways. I'd switch personalities, but the storyline won't work if the MC is too laid back. Wondering if the best friend has a book of her own in her?<br /><br />I love looking for pics of my characters, but since I know next to NO actors/actresses, it's hard for meVicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-11551177408850697302010-08-17T21:39:01.547-05:002010-08-17T21:39:01.547-05:00Lovable - I think Daniel is very inspiring, I seri...Lovable - I think Daniel is very inspiring, I seriously did come up with a much more detailed past for his character after I put his picture at the top of my character sketch. Thanks for stopping by!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-26006162625116145662010-08-17T20:41:26.333-05:002010-08-17T20:41:26.333-05:00Oooh Daniel Craig! It takes guts to approach someo...Oooh Daniel Craig! It takes guts to approach someone and share a perceived similarity. And I think a celebrity look alike would make a great character! I'm trying to think of what evil he could do and how he could garner sympathy.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-89339238230684718642010-08-17T18:52:54.982-05:002010-08-17T18:52:54.982-05:00Summer - Oops, I meant I'll be by. I really ne...Summer - Oops, I meant I'll be by. I really need to pay more attention to that little "Edit" box that comes up. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-32447338065498123942010-08-17T18:52:12.066-05:002010-08-17T18:52:12.066-05:00Dawn - Sometimes I use models, but I'm such an...Dawn - Sometimes I use models, but I'm such an avid movie watcher that oftentimes an actor/actress will just spring to mind that seems just right. Plus, then I can picture them in action, and that helps, too.<br /><br />DL - See you then, can't wait!<br /><br />Summer - Great, I'll by by to check out your character, too!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-57709331573193687102010-08-17T18:26:43.829-05:002010-08-17T18:26:43.829-05:00I'll be stopping by to check out your characte...I'll be stopping by to check out your character. :)Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-59757664068008993542010-08-17T16:00:08.985-05:002010-08-17T16:00:08.985-05:00See you at Jen's on Thursday!! :)See you at Jen's on Thursday!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-14950947671657592112010-08-17T13:05:19.505-05:002010-08-17T13:05:19.505-05:00I start the same way you do (or at least in a simi...I start the same way you do (or at least in a similar way), searching through magazines or Googling pictures of celebs I think might fit roles and inspire. Sometimes the people I pick are models. I'm a plotter, too, btw, for the most part.<br /><br />Too funny about your husband. People used to always think my dad was someone famous.Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-39794310985283916952010-08-17T05:43:33.438-05:002010-08-17T05:43:33.438-05:00Sharon - He lets the stubble grow over Christmas b...Sharon - He lets the stubble grow over Christmas break. It does look good on him. :) You're right, Daniel is past YA age level. I wanted to give him his own viewpoint, but decided not to based on his age. Maybe it will be like Myrna said and it will just be enough that I know his history, without putting it all in the book.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-406155776957894222010-08-16T23:24:04.951-05:002010-08-16T23:24:04.951-05:00He does kind of look like your HOT hubby...I think...He does kind of look like your HOT hubby...I think I might like to see him with some stubble. I've never noticed him with it. hmmm...<br /><br />What age level are you writing for? Daniel seems to be a bit past the ya age level...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-70393170789764898702010-08-16T22:46:37.552-05:002010-08-16T22:46:37.552-05:00Myrna - You make an excellent point. Even if we cu...Myrna - You make an excellent point. Even if we cut the secondary character's story, maybe it's enough that we just know their history. Now I feel better about Daniel taking over. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-66420433355330021842010-08-16T22:22:54.098-05:002010-08-16T22:22:54.098-05:00I have had secondary characters take over, and I u...I have had secondary characters take over, and I usually have to take most of their story out in a later draft. That's okay though. Sometimes it's enough that I know their story, and sometimes they just need their own novel. The last one I dealt with just needed to be booted. I didn't even like her.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-40686770180856499282010-08-16T21:44:44.603-05:002010-08-16T21:44:44.603-05:00Lynda - I guess that means we're doing a good ...Lynda - I guess that means we're doing a good job with our secondary characters if they have enough personality to take over. :)<br /><br />Late Breaking News: My hubby just informed me I'm in massive trouble. He passed the test!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-28417169329174107482010-08-16T21:42:55.186-05:002010-08-16T21:42:55.186-05:00Candyland - Isn't it funny how those secondary...Candyland - Isn't it funny how those secondary characters can be so insistent? But it does make for a better story, so I guess I shouldn't complain.<br /><br />Jen - I checked out the list and you've got a lot of entrants. I can't wait to make the rounds on Thursday and see what everyone comes up with!<br /><br />Donna - Step away from my villain. Hey, I wonder if I can find a spot for Viggo in this wip. :)<br /><br />Kimberly - Aren't they, though? Sometimes I start out with one story idea, and end up wondering whose story I should really be telling. Maybe Daniel will end up getting his own novel someday.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-85788650101082919912010-08-16T21:40:13.151-05:002010-08-16T21:40:13.151-05:00Jemi - I know, it's hard to make Daniel out to...Jemi - I know, it's hard to make Daniel out to be too terrible, even after seeing Road to Perdition.<br /><br />Stephen - I really like to use film stars for my characters, too. I just helps me to picture them better.<br /><br />Alex - I know, I'm taking a big chance here. I know he does read it sometimes. I guess I was feeling daring this morning. :)<br /><br />Lenny - I'm glad that raccoon got back to the woods where he won't bite your toe anymore! I'll be sure to read your entry in the blogfest too - I can't wait!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-59640023635285154632010-08-16T21:36:46.982-05:002010-08-16T21:36:46.982-05:00Bossy Betty - I'm pretty sure he didn't re...Bossy Betty - I'm pretty sure he didn't read it, or I would have heard about it by now. I'll give an update in my next post. :)<br /><br />Lola - Actually, I'm sure the story's stronger for having the villain's story line so fleshed out, so I shouldn't be too hard on poor Daniel. :) I hope you had a happy Monday, too!<br /><br />Brian - "Shaken" is probably a good word for it. Luckily he's a Bond fan.<br /><br />Theresa - Aha, very psychological of you. There may definitely be some significance there. It's a good thing my villain isn't such a bad guy after all. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.com