Aegelis's Blog - Posts Tagged "drama"
Specks of Shadows, Flecks of Light. Episodes 3 & 4, Asabelle
Specks of Shadows, Flecks of Light. Episodes 3 & 4 are called "Asabelle". This is a short story about hope, worry, opportunity, disgrace, and grace, in a medieval dramatic romance fashion.
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Now live at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/e...
Feel free to leave a comment below, no need to be shy.
Scrapped Projects
Some stories did not make the cut, at least not for a while.
Medieval Order of the Scarlett Skye
Concept: Fantasy setting. Four adventurers with different goals are pursuing evils that caused misfortune in their lives. A fighter searches for her brother, an undead knight is out to stop a sorcerer's invasion, a newlywed bride seeks to revive her slain husband, a magic-wielding shepherd is just plain bored watching sheep all day. Each has a form of creature companion that is at least part of the journey.
Reason for Scrapping: Started to read a bit like a fan-fic
Chance of Re-visiting: High, if all else is complete
Birds of a Quill
Concept: In the 1800's, a poetess helps a man passing by who collapses in front of her homestead. Turns out the man is a well known writer who in passing suggests she should share her writings, which she tried kept very secret. The notion becomes more attractive to the poetess over time, curious to see if anyone would like reading her collection while hiding under her pen name.
Misfortune comes in the form of the writer being alcohol and drug addicted (long before drug addiction was considered a problem), a brush with death when visiting a friend, and a revelation that the famed writer perhaps has unearned praise. Not a romantic story, but perhaps a respectful friendship by the end.
Reason for scrapping: Found similar exists, heavy on the drama.
Chances of Re-visiting: Medium
Fayethe (working title)
Concept: Early 1980's, a college student finds himself in supernatural trouble coming home from the study hall late at night. Dragged into the woods, 'good fortune' has him finding a sword that he wields as a last resort of defence. The transparent prismatic sword is neither ordinary nor his find of it chance circumstance. Torn between a life between student and defender from evil, he must balance the two...then he finds out his best friend is interested in dating, but with God all things are possible.
Reason for Scrapping: Duplicated, from the time of concept to now, a long running series called Supernatural makes this look like a reasonable copy.
Chance of Re-visitng: Low. Parts of this may be cut up and put into another story (or stories)
Misfortune comes in the form of the writer being alcohol and drug addicted (long before drug addiction was considered a problem), a brush with death when visiting a friend, and a revelation that the famed writer perhaps has unearned praise. Not a romantic story, but perhaps a respectful friendship by the end.
Reason for scrapping: Found similar exists, heavy on the drama.
Chances of Re-visiting: Medium
Della's Story
Concept: Diary discovered by two grandchildren of Della who lived in the early part of the 20th century. In the roaring 1920's, Della meets a young man in training to become a policeman. Their families are all for the wedding. Post-marriage, prohibition begins, Della find her husband spends all of his off-duty hours in his chair drinking confiscated goods, shouting orders, and lashing out when he doesn't get what he wants fast enough. Della escapes to a family/friend's house just as the depression hits, but determined to start life anew.
Reason for Scrapping: Heavy drama became too heavy and much more dark tone than I wanted to spend many pages pulling anyone through (even myself as a reader). Although there's the lift at the end, not a cross I was wanting to bear.
Chance of Re-visiting: Low. If out of ideas, develop as a serious dramatic writer, may take a look or try again with changes.
The real question is, if I pursued I pursue a project, is it one I would enjoy? Would I want to read it? If I am not a fan, there is good reason that others would not be a fan also.
Medieval Order of the Scarlett Skye
Concept: Fantasy setting. Four adventurers with different goals are pursuing evils that caused misfortune in their lives. A fighter searches for her brother, an undead knight is out to stop a sorcerer's invasion, a newlywed bride seeks to revive her slain husband, a magic-wielding shepherd is just plain bored watching sheep all day. Each has a form of creature companion that is at least part of the journey.
Reason for Scrapping: Started to read a bit like a fan-fic
Chance of Re-visiting: High, if all else is complete
Birds of a Quill
Concept: In the 1800's, a poetess helps a man passing by who collapses in front of her homestead. Turns out the man is a well known writer who in passing suggests she should share her writings, which she tried kept very secret. The notion becomes more attractive to the poetess over time, curious to see if anyone would like reading her collection while hiding under her pen name.
Misfortune comes in the form of the writer being alcohol and drug addicted (long before drug addiction was considered a problem), a brush with death when visiting a friend, and a revelation that the famed writer perhaps has unearned praise. Not a romantic story, but perhaps a respectful friendship by the end.
Reason for scrapping: Found similar exists, heavy on the drama.
Chances of Re-visiting: Medium
Fayethe (working title)
Concept: Early 1980's, a college student finds himself in supernatural trouble coming home from the study hall late at night. Dragged into the woods, 'good fortune' has him finding a sword that he wields as a last resort of defence. The transparent prismatic sword is neither ordinary nor his find of it chance circumstance. Torn between a life between student and defender from evil, he must balance the two...then he finds out his best friend is interested in dating, but with God all things are possible.
Reason for Scrapping: Duplicated, from the time of concept to now, a long running series called Supernatural makes this look like a reasonable copy.
Chance of Re-visitng: Low. Parts of this may be cut up and put into another story (or stories)
Misfortune comes in the form of the writer being alcohol and drug addicted (long before drug addiction was considered a problem), a brush with death when visiting a friend, and a revelation that the famed writer perhaps has unearned praise. Not a romantic story, but perhaps a respectful friendship by the end.
Reason for scrapping: Found similar exists, heavy on the drama.
Chances of Re-visiting: Medium
Della's Story
Concept: Diary discovered by two grandchildren of Della who lived in the early part of the 20th century. In the roaring 1920's, Della meets a young man in training to become a policeman. Their families are all for the wedding. Post-marriage, prohibition begins, Della find her husband spends all of his off-duty hours in his chair drinking confiscated goods, shouting orders, and lashing out when he doesn't get what he wants fast enough. Della escapes to a family/friend's house just as the depression hits, but determined to start life anew.
Reason for Scrapping: Heavy drama became too heavy and much more dark tone than I wanted to spend many pages pulling anyone through (even myself as a reader). Although there's the lift at the end, not a cross I was wanting to bear.
Chance of Re-visiting: Low. If out of ideas, develop as a serious dramatic writer, may take a look or try again with changes.
The real question is, if I pursued I pursue a project, is it one I would enjoy? Would I want to read it? If I am not a fan, there is good reason that others would not be a fan also.
Before X (Lanna Ruik's Story)
I am seeing a pattern in the recommendations regarding X (Captain Ruik's Adventure). Although some suggestions I can incorporate into the current book, it may be beneficial to go with the proposition of a prequel.
Great world-building opportunity here as well as an easy 'carrot to catch' for me; the story framework is already written. Next would be to "fill in the blanks" while I get to jump up and down at the notion of completing the drama portion (without neglecting action, most certainly).
Topics that were asked for more detail include:
+ Lanna's time aboard the Grey Shadow. This might get very uncomfortably dark, but will be much easier to approach since we know how the story ends already
+ Specifics on how Lanna went from stowaway to captain of her own vessel
+ Isaac's background, dialogue and relationship to Captain Ruik, including previous history
+ More about Lyss
+ More descriptions and feelings, "tap into your inner artist". I think I can do this better with a backstory since the focus is on the character and setting rather than events
One idea was to include all of this into X (Captain Ruik's Adventure). With hesitancy, I say "yeah", and will likely create a double volume or extended version to accommodate.
There may be another re-write for X (Captain Ruik's Adventure) as well. Will look into additional comments to see what should be incorporated if so.
Great world-building opportunity here as well as an easy 'carrot to catch' for me; the story framework is already written. Next would be to "fill in the blanks" while I get to jump up and down at the notion of completing the drama portion (without neglecting action, most certainly).
Topics that were asked for more detail include:
+ Lanna's time aboard the Grey Shadow. This might get very uncomfortably dark, but will be much easier to approach since we know how the story ends already
+ Specifics on how Lanna went from stowaway to captain of her own vessel
+ Isaac's background, dialogue and relationship to Captain Ruik, including previous history
+ More about Lyss
+ More descriptions and feelings, "tap into your inner artist". I think I can do this better with a backstory since the focus is on the character and setting rather than events
One idea was to include all of this into X (Captain Ruik's Adventure). With hesitancy, I say "yeah", and will likely create a double volume or extended version to accommodate.
There may be another re-write for X (Captain Ruik's Adventure) as well. Will look into additional comments to see what should be incorporated if so.
Sheltered, a Kindle Vella by Jean Knight Pace. Interview by Aegelis
"When an injured American pilot crashes into a field in occupied Holland during WWII, one family must decide how far they're willing to go to save him."
Take a look at https://youtu.be/1ZdF7U7sNPY
Check out the story at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/s...
Take a look at https://youtu.be/1ZdF7U7sNPY
Check out the story at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/s...
Steps of Eternity: A Gaming Sci-Fi Short Story, now available!
Steps of Eternity: A Gaming Sci-Fi Short Story, only $0.99! Now available on Amazon.com. Whether reading separately or as part of Specks or Shadows, Flecks of Light, I would very much appreciate a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads.
Enchanted by a fantastic digital realm, a seventeen year old boy finds a passion for gaming that appears to remain strong over the years as both he and the game grows. Full of amazing places and fun with friends, life goes on until confronted by a shocking, unsettling discovery.
Slip into his visions of electronic dreams and startling reality.
https://a.co/d/fduACjk
Enchanted by a fantastic digital realm, a seventeen year old boy finds a passion for gaming that appears to remain strong over the years as both he and the game grows. Full of amazing places and fun with friends, life goes on until confronted by a shocking, unsettling discovery.
Slip into his visions of electronic dreams and startling reality.
https://a.co/d/fduACjk
