#ScribesAndMakers 3/25 Do you use music as a storytelling tool? Give an example.
Definitely! In "Of Squires and Knights," one of the characters is a minstrel. She writes her own lyrics, so some of the time, they reflect how she feels about a given situation. Other times, the lyrics are a backdrop that offer a vibe of the kingdom in general.
#PennedPossibilities 965 — What is your MC’s reaction when someone close to them is sick or injured? How do they behave?
If Squire Jonathan can help, he does. There's one scene in "Of Squires and Knights" where his mentor, Sir Grant, gets badly injured, and he doesn't take it very well. However, as a squire, he knows that some things are out of his control, and in those cases, he just does the best he can.
#WordWeavers March 19: Share something that makes your SC different from your MC.
Squire Desoto is a bit sloppy when it comes to his squire duties. He once jokingly refers to himself as "measly" in Jonathan's eyes.
Jonathan doesn't really think that of his friend, but he's also realistic about Desosot's lack of responsibility.
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 19: What’s your biggest challenge when crafting a satisfying ending?
Probably how tightly to tie it up, as in whether to put "The
End."
Struggling with that now a little, as I put "The End" with a definitive ending line on "Of Squires and Knights"--and have now decided to do a sequel.
So it looks like "The End" is moving to the second book? Do I put it at all?
That's my pain point with endings right now....
#PennedPossibilities 899 — Imagine This: In a modern universe, what would be your MC’s screen name (gamer tag or online alias)?
I'd say for Squire Jonathan, something like "SwordofDiscernment." Although he's a great sword-fighter, he would use this skill sparingly.
WordWeavers day 7: What are your MCs’ families like?
Squire Jonathan has a typical medieval family where the father is the bread-winner. His mother is quite subservient to him at times.
Jonathan's little brother is very innocent and playful. He loves his toys made of wood, as well as animals.
#WordWeavers 6 Jan: If your antagonist played video games what would be their favorite kind?
Sir Renscel would love some type of medieval battle game with a lot of fighting--and where he'd always win.
Bonus if his slayings involved a fair amount of blood.
#PennedPossibilities 880, MC POV: Did you have a childhood sweetheart? Who were they?
"None of us did, really. When you're a squire (or page) at the castle, your focus is on everything you have to learn. Well, for most of us, anyway."
--Squire Jonathan
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#WordWeavers Dec 19: What's the first thing readers learn about your MC(s)?
That Squire Jonathan is a good fighter but humble. At the beginning, he's practicing swords with a fellow squire, Berny, and he wins but does so with good humor.
#PennedPossibilities 876 — Does your MC like being the center of attention? Why or why not?
Not particularly. Squire Jonathan is a pretty humble sort, so it's not in his nature.
B.J. Vancheyson