he vivido tanto tiempo sin sentir
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timerippleHuh. 'Sbeen a while, no? Even if LJ does keep messing up the dates. 'Snot just your computer, Kate! For the record, it's August 3, 5:00 pm Pacific time. More or less. Just in case.
So, how does one go about choosing un-stupid names for fantasy characters? Sometimes tacking letters onto extant names (or using unusual spelling) works, sometimes it doesn't. And three-letter names get boring after a while; one can only use so many of them before the reader starts to think, "huh, this author has no idea how to come up with decent names". Also, I'm getting tired of writing [insert name for so-and-so character] every five minutes. Salmon P. Wiggle, Esq. : Gentleman was an aberration; I can't go around muttering about bizzare foods with friends who aren't even on the same coast as me. And it really, really helps if they're pronounceable.
Speaking of the Count of the Starry Down, GG&HTOTW...E,SI is mostly done. I just hate to post it while Melanie isn't in a position to read it. I'll finish it soon and hand her a complete manuscript for airplane reading when I see her in SF next week. Anybody want me to convey any messages, friendly greetings, blackmail extortions, etc. to her while I'm there?
*listens to current music* Oy. I really need to brush up on my Spanish. Figures I'm losing my second language, and my third one is absolutely useless in conversation with anybody born in the last, oh, thousand years or so. I wonder when Ancient Greek became ancient? The day of my return (or departure, depending on how you look at it) draws nigh (sort of), and I'm getting nervous. On plus side, I'm trying to worm my way into attending a Natalie MacMaster concert (only 1.5 hours away from my town!) the night before my insanely early flight to NJ. Perhaps will be able to convince ex-violin teacher to take a group, and can bum a ride. Should probably call her first. Am v. excited!
... and quoting Homer has got to be better than quoting H&Q, right? ... Right?! *jubilation* Hey, I once read a book with a character named Jubilation, aka Jube. Hmmm.
On other plus side, the Great Fantasy Novel (or Short Story, as appears more likely) that will win me the esteem and adoration of all generations and make me rich is now at 1,139 words and rising. I keep trying to calculate that in paperback-sized pages and failing. Must be at least three pages, though! :)
So, how does one go about choosing un-stupid names for fantasy characters? Sometimes tacking letters onto extant names (or using unusual spelling) works, sometimes it doesn't. And three-letter names get boring after a while; one can only use so many of them before the reader starts to think, "huh, this author has no idea how to come up with decent names". Also, I'm getting tired of writing [insert name for so-and-so character] every five minutes. Salmon P. Wiggle, Esq. : Gentleman was an aberration; I can't go around muttering about bizzare foods with friends who aren't even on the same coast as me. And it really, really helps if they're pronounceable.
Speaking of the Count of the Starry Down, GG&HTOTW...E,SI is mostly done. I just hate to post it while Melanie isn't in a position to read it. I'll finish it soon and hand her a complete manuscript for airplane reading when I see her in SF next week. Anybody want me to convey any messages, friendly greetings, blackmail extortions, etc. to her while I'm there?
*listens to current music* Oy. I really need to brush up on my Spanish. Figures I'm losing my second language, and my third one is absolutely useless in conversation with anybody born in the last, oh, thousand years or so. I wonder when Ancient Greek became ancient? The day of my return (or departure, depending on how you look at it) draws nigh (sort of), and I'm getting nervous. On plus side, I'm trying to worm my way into attending a Natalie MacMaster concert (only 1.5 hours away from my town!) the night before my insanely early flight to NJ. Perhaps will be able to convince ex-violin teacher to take a group, and can bum a ride. Should probably call her first. Am v. excited!
... and quoting Homer has got to be better than quoting H&Q, right? ... Right?! *jubilation* Hey, I once read a book with a character named Jubilation, aka Jube. Hmmm.
On other plus side, the Great Fantasy Novel (or Short Story, as appears more likely) that will win me the esteem and adoration of all generations and make me rich is now at 1,139 words and rising. I keep trying to calculate that in paperback-sized pages and failing. Must be at least three pages, though! :)
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Date: 2004-08-06 07:50 am (UTC)I don't envy your sister all the college-searching! Crazy times. All that stress and dashing about the country, missing important AP Bio classes (that was the only one I minded missing). Mt. Holyoke's a nice place. Definitely wasn't going to go there. But nice place.
Next year... next year shall be a year to remember. Although we should probably start calling it "this year", doncha think?