Cassy’s Corner- Precious Things
What touches you? As in The Sound of Music, there are raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. But the question is…. What touches you? What sends you to the safe place? AND, the question stands in reverse. What makes you shy away, not go there?
I’m working on a new book and this quest has been heavy on my mind.
As we write, we touch the tender spots. We know what we love, how it feels to have someone so very special in our life. But we also know how it is to be scared. Are we fearful for our safety, for our fragility, for our success? Or are we totally comfortable with who we are and where we are going? What makes us laugh, cry, have shivers?
These are somewhat trite questions. Yet, as we write we are exploring other people’s lives. The people we create. The people who live with us for 300 pages. Where do they come from?
On this loop there are folks who write about warriors. Some write aut fantasy worlds that exist hundreds of years ago. There are queens and princesses. I have no knowledge of the dragons and the demons, but many of you do. We are drawn to the worlds that intrigue us. My world might not be yours. But it is mine.
Last month when I attended the Brainstorming Session in Matera, Italy, I was totally taken by the diversity of the writers. These were multi-published authors who spent time with mystical worlds, former special ops guys, fantasy creatures and women who were learning to make their own way. These were the creation of these magnificent authors who are able to negotiate their craft. It was an incredible week.
Having said that, I ask you. Who are the people you spend you day with? I am talking here about your writing or your imagination. Who helps you? Who lets you discover another approach to the dilemma you are solving? Who takes your story to the next level?
Thanks for joining in the conversation.
4 comments:
Great post Cassy!
I spend my days in small towns with mystical elements and quirky characters.
In my fortune teller world, I get to solve crimes and dabble in psychic tools which is so much fun learning about.
In my Samantha Granger world, I get to also solve mysteries and dabble in superhero powers which is also a blast coming up with.
I love stretching my imagination and thinking about what really cool things I can have my characters do. Adventurous things I probably will never get to do.
That's the beauty of being a writer...living out our fantasies.
Kari: You are so right. It's grand fun to live the life that doesn't happen down our street. BUT, when you have to stretch to the sad, scary, or sexy-- how do you do it? I think I can pull it off pretty well, but there is always the moment when I realize I have to step outside of myself.
I spend me day in this world but with possibilities that are larger than life. I love my big tough warriors and my quirky heroines who keep them on their toes. I just love mysterious eerie elements. I guess this is what drew me to paranormal. Btw Austin and I are stuck at
Boston airport. Our flight was canceled so we are rescheduled for three now. And I got frisked in Dulles airport. That was a first.
Anita: I feel your pain about travel. That would be a whole new book for me to write. Some of it is tedious and never-ending and some is so stupid it defies explanation. There was the time I was held back from boarding an international flight because my mascara wasn't in the zip-lock bag. Once I figured out the problem, I put it in the bag and Voila! the world was a safer place and I was able to get on the plane. I could keep you occupied with stories, and mine have nothing compared to Jon's. Hang int there. Your not in a bad city at all.
xxox
Post a Comment