Hey #Mastodon, this time I have a #blogpost about you! This week I decided to talk about all of my experiences in the first few weeks of using this social media, specifically as a #mystery #writer. Special mention to several #writingprompt hashtags that I've found, and what I like or what I wish there was more of here on this network.

https://michaelthomet.com/2023/08/17/the-elephant-in-the-room/

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43—Does your MC have an ex that they would ever consider dating again?

Ash hasn't had a lot of relationships and too many of them remind Ash of the past, so it never goes anywhere. In a character sheet exercise for a class, I considered giving Ash an abusive boyfriend/guardian, but it just felt too much like adding trauma when he's already got plenty. I think that Ash leaves relationships more often because of invented reasons. No one's been bad to him.

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Aug 17 #WritingWonders—MC POV: What’s a deal-breaker in a friendship and/or relationship?

Ash: I know it's a bit unfair for the guy who can't tell you what his job is, but people who keep secrets from one another are right out. Also, anyone who uses the pressure of a relationship to get what they want. Basically, don't hide, and don't manipulate.

And don't pester me about my parents.

41—If your MC taught as a career, what would they teach?

Ash is terrified about teaching, but would probably teach research methods. It's what he was taught and it's what he does every day.

Vincent, one of my POV characters in the other project is a professor of literature, and Anthony will be showing the security ropes to one of the residents at the facility.

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Aug 15 #WritingWonders—What parts of your world would you recommend a tourist stay away from?

So, Metro isn't a terrible place to live, but it's not a fun place to visit either. It's got a little bit of a night life, but it's hot all year round. Crime's gotten better, and major crime in East Central is a bit slow, but it's still there. You'd probably do better visiting one of the other big cities, at least until the green works projects are finished making the city more friendly.

40—MC POV: Which do you prefer, sunrise or sunset?

Ash: If you've never seen a desert sunset, you're missing out. It starts out as blue as anything can be, then a little grey before turning orange. And yeah, everybody's got orange sunsets, but we go beyond that to this deep copper color, then into pink. Have you ever seen a pink sky? We've got them for a moment before the purples and blacks come in. Pink and orange catch on the underside of clouds until the stars come out.

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Aug 14 #WritingWonders—What parts of your world would you recommend a tourist to visit?

In the facility, the absolutely best place to visit is the park in the commons. It's a lush, green place in an otherwise sterile environment. There are benches and small trees that go all the way up to the domed ceiling, which brings in sunlight from the gardens above. There's even a small play set for all the kids at the facility. It's the highlight of Anthony's tours. Everyone gets distracted by it!