Here’s To ‘Crazy Ass’ Ideas, By Michele Callahan
How To Amuse Yourself When You’re A Writer…
So…I was brainstorming scenes for my newest Timewalker novel, WHITE FIRE. The hero is an Immortal King who’s been missing for a few centuries. To say he’s uptight and a real killjoy is an understatement. Of course, he’s also sexy and honorable and an all around hunk. The heroine is an earth girl, a Timewalker who grew up on another planet to hide her from some really creepy bad guys. She’s flippant, and fearless, and likes to argue with him because no one else will. I really needed to make a list of possible scenes, but my muse refused to cooperate. To work around that I wrote “Crazy Ass Things That Could Happen In White Fire” at the top of the page on a yellow legal pad, got out my purple pen, and waited.
Please bear in mind that it was after midnight, I was tired and feeling a bit punchy. Some of these ideas were pseudo-serious. Most were not. I have laughed out loud at this list several times since, but it got my muse flowing. I hope you enjoy this bizarre glimpse into the twisted musings of an author.
Crazy Ass Things That Could Happen In White Fire:
1 – The king decides he’d be happier as a girl, dresses in drag, and moves to Vegas.
2 – The king becomes mortal.
3 – The Gates open and everyone on Earth dies. They all just die. (Showing a little frustration on that one.)
4 – The king gets a pedicure.
5 – Pink bunny slippers.
6 – Foot massage, bubble bath, and chimes.
7 – Chocolate glazed donuts.
8 – They plant a tree.
9 – They read Eat Pray Love aloud to one another while in ‘downward dog’ yoga position.
10 – They turn into fairies.
11 – They eat a Tootsie Pop and count the licks.
12 – They get drunk and dye their hair blue.
13 – They time travel to the past so they can disco dance with the Village People.
14 – Ride an elephant.
15 – Ride the Teacups ride at Six Flags until they puke.
16 – They watch Twilight, the movie.
17 – They sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow and count flying monkeys.
18 – They go rock climbing.
19 – They stare into each other’s eyes and chant like monks.
20 – They go Bonnie & Clyde and go blow stuff up.
Serious? No. But it did help me start moving forward again, and it made me laugh. And, a couple of them even made it into the book. So, if you’re ever stuck for ideas about anything, whether it’s writing a story or what to do on a Saturday night, just make a “Crazy Ass” list of your own. Have fun, and good luck!
Michele Callahan
Red Night, Timewalker Chronicles, Book 1 – Expanded and Revised 9/2014
Silver Storm, Timewalker Chronicles, Book 2 – Expanded and Revised 9/2014
Blue Abyss (Book 3) – Release Date October 26
Black Gate (Book 4) – Releae Date November 2
Chimera Born (Book 4.5) - Novella in the Alphas Unleashed Anthology
White Fire (Book 5) – Release Date November 9
So…I was brainstorming scenes for my newest Timewalker novel, WHITE FIRE. The hero is an Immortal King who’s been missing for a few centuries. To say he’s uptight and a real killjoy is an understatement. Of course, he’s also sexy and honorable and an all around hunk. The heroine is an earth girl, a Timewalker who grew up on another planet to hide her from some really creepy bad guys. She’s flippant, and fearless, and likes to argue with him because no one else will. I really needed to make a list of possible scenes, but my muse refused to cooperate. To work around that I wrote “Crazy Ass Things That Could Happen In White Fire” at the top of the page on a yellow legal pad, got out my purple pen, and waited.
Please bear in mind that it was after midnight, I was tired and feeling a bit punchy. Some of these ideas were pseudo-serious. Most were not. I have laughed out loud at this list several times since, but it got my muse flowing. I hope you enjoy this bizarre glimpse into the twisted musings of an author.
Crazy Ass Things That Could Happen In White Fire:
1 – The king decides he’d be happier as a girl, dresses in drag, and moves to Vegas.
2 – The king becomes mortal.
3 – The Gates open and everyone on Earth dies. They all just die. (Showing a little frustration on that one.)
4 – The king gets a pedicure.
5 – Pink bunny slippers.
6 – Foot massage, bubble bath, and chimes.
7 – Chocolate glazed donuts.
8 – They plant a tree.
9 – They read Eat Pray Love aloud to one another while in ‘downward dog’ yoga position.
10 – They turn into fairies.
11 – They eat a Tootsie Pop and count the licks.
12 – They get drunk and dye their hair blue.
13 – They time travel to the past so they can disco dance with the Village People.
14 – Ride an elephant.
15 – Ride the Teacups ride at Six Flags until they puke.
16 – They watch Twilight, the movie.
17 – They sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow and count flying monkeys.
18 – They go rock climbing.
19 – They stare into each other’s eyes and chant like monks.
20 – They go Bonnie & Clyde and go blow stuff up.
Serious? No. But it did help me start moving forward again, and it made me laugh. And, a couple of them even made it into the book. So, if you’re ever stuck for ideas about anything, whether it’s writing a story or what to do on a Saturday night, just make a “Crazy Ass” list of your own. Have fun, and good luck!
Michele Callahan
Red Night, Timewalker Chronicles, Book 1 – Expanded and Revised 9/2014
Silver Storm, Timewalker Chronicles, Book 2 – Expanded and Revised 9/2014
Blue Abyss (Book 3) – Release Date October 26
Black Gate (Book 4) – Releae Date November 2
Chimera Born (Book 4.5) - Novella in the Alphas Unleashed Anthology
White Fire (Book 5) – Release Date November 9
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