#WordWeavers Mar. 15: If your SC came across a large crystal that was glowing from within, what, if anything, would they do with it?
Markos would assume it was some... thing left by the gods that would cause more trouble that it was worth, and would give it a wide berth.
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#WordWeavers Mar. 13: Tell us about a quirk your SC has.
By modern standards Markos is not quirky at all. By Ancient Greek standards, being a level-headed even-keeled professional soldier, he's probably quirky because he treats a teenage girl with respect, consideration, and believes she should choose her own destiny.
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#WordWeavers Mar. 12: How could someone who knows your MC well console them after the last time you made them suffer?
Well, it's all in the book. You're just going to have to read #FirstFire when it comes out later this year.
#WordWeavers Mar. 10: Antagonist POV: Imagine you achieved your goal. What’s next?
What's next for a capricious Greek deity? Get into a family feud, find some other mortal to toy with, the usual.
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#WordWeavers Mar. 4: When was the last time your MC lied? Why?
For my current WiP, I'm don't recall my MC actually lying about anything. I'm sure #ZackJackson has lied about something now and again, and characters in my fantasy novels, too. But it's been a while, so I don't recall details.
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#WritersCoffeeClub Mar. 1: What is the fundamental goal you seek to achieve with your current WIP?
To create an entertaining fantasy story set in Ancient Greece than folks of all ages/backgrounds can enjoy.
And make some money doing it, hopefully.
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#WritersCoffeeClub Feb. 26: Does your current WIP have an antagonist? Why or why not?
No. The goddess who cursed the land because of the MC's betrothed has nothing personal against the protagonist. If anything, she's sympathetic to Lysandra's plight.
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#WordWeavers Feb. 25: How is light created in your book? Candles, electricity, magic, or what?
I'll assume we're talking about my WiP, because I have almost a dozen books out now.
The sun and fire are the primary sources of light in the world of Ancient Greece.
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#WordWeavers Feb. 20: What tropes are in your current project?
Probably more than I can list, but off the top of my head: declaration of personal independence, questioning societal traditions/rules, a loss of innocence, and gratuitous Greek.
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#WordWeavers Feb. 19: Does your antagonist believe in the supernatural?
Absolutely. Persephone is a goddess who splits her time between Hades and Mt. Olympos, so, of course, she believes in herself.
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Hans Cummings (he/him)