Yes, I killed a character before even knowing his first name (a realisation that has only just occurred to me). But, as I mentioned in my older post, which, another realisation – was over a month ago, it was my plan that he serve some significance in the story and his untimely death is perfect. I guess it’s not actually untimely, he was a very, very old man, but i mean with regards to the story. I am only (WORDCOUNT) at 3300. Very slow, I know, but ho ho ho, it was Christmas. Told you I’d slip that excuse in..
But yes, an early death in the story. BUT, Mr Lloyd was writing something, which is left behind when the paramedics cart his decrepit body from the tiny bookstore. And what he was writing links mysteriously to Ms Martin… and the events to come… something, something, something (more thinking, walking, wine drinking, procrastinating, sleeping, thinking, maybe writing needed)…
On a whole, I have, with the New Year, a whole New perspective on this story! I said that I was not liking my main character, but I think she is growing on me. I hope this means that she grows on the reader, too. I guess my job has kind of run more NOW into how much back story I add in… I read a very interesting article about what basic traits SHOULD make up your characters: http://elizabethspanncraig.com/1658/morals-basic-needs-influence-characters-positive-traits/
I am yet to decide…
Next post should have more details, PLUS hopefully, something to do with the writing that Mr Lloyd left behind and how it links to May.
The End to Beginning... 