This was a difficult scene to write. I’ve never woken up from a trauma like the one Will suffered, and I had to place this moment of deep pain into the context of a satirical fantasy. I hope it turned out ok. Let’s unpack. The Look Bug and Sindy were both secretly relieved when Will…
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Fiction Tuesday – Waking Up
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes Will cracked open his eyes, and groaned as light filled his skull for the first time in days. “It’s alright, kid. Lay back and we’ll get you something,” Bug’s voice cut through Will’s confusion. “Wha?” Will shot up in be and…
Unpacking In Session
There are scenes in which the stakes of the narrative are suddenly raised. This was one of those scenes. Let’s unpack. Homesick Will The constant movement of Will’s story has prevented him from grasping just how weird his life has become. During his two days in the guest house, however, he begins to feel the…
Fiction Tuesday – In Session
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes Following Will’s unveiling of the treason planned by the Board of Ordinance the teen and his companions were kept on lock down in a guest house near the Board Building. The rooms were well appointed, and opened out into a beautiful…
Unpacking Vox Narratio
Sometimes the characters seem to move the narrative on their own. Originally, Will’s pronouncement was supposed to lead directly to a scene in the Board of Governors chamber. When the Narrator ended with “Why did you say that?” this plan derailed. Let’s unpack. Writing the Narrator Good grief, the Narrator might be the most fun…
Fiction Tuesday – Vox Narratio
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes The Chair leaned over his desk. “I’m sorry, what did you way?” Now you’ve done it. Will swallowed and tried to project confidence.“I said I was a Prophet of Narrative.” It came out as a squeak. OK, listen to me. Just…
