tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post4874154378287836072..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: More ChoicesTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-42753972905421405412010-08-18T20:15:35.623-06:002010-08-18T20:15:35.623-06:00Maryann, I agree -- the reader can't be left h...Maryann, I agree -- the reader can't be left hanging (although I've seen it done), but neat-and-tidy packages wrapped in shiny paper and tied with gold ribbons aren't needed, either.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-79370652008425867672010-08-18T20:08:36.354-06:002010-08-18T20:08:36.354-06:00Ray, I'm so glad you enjoyed Words. One always...Ray, I'm so glad you enjoyed Words. One always has a soft spot for one's "first-born"Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-77451062583648083772010-08-18T19:54:29.917-06:002010-08-18T19:54:29.917-06:00Good blog Terry. I just downloaded and read WORDS....Good blog Terry. I just downloaded and read WORDS. What a beautiful love story.<br /><br />RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308737766288257680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-45466330248598181492010-08-18T19:31:22.086-06:002010-08-18T19:31:22.086-06:00Great tips and examples, Terry. It is so helpful t...Great tips and examples, Terry. It is so helpful to have concrete examples, and I agree that the perfect happy ending to a scene or a story is not nearly as interesting as a more ambiguous one.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-60046146720404665332010-08-18T16:19:47.727-06:002010-08-18T16:19:47.727-06:00Yes, I guess we know it, but I liked the way you p...Yes, I guess we know it, but I liked the way you put it together. Your teaching talent at work again:)Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-54504583263012286602010-08-18T10:52:53.909-06:002010-08-18T10:52:53.909-06:00Carol - those "not too wonderful" ending...Carol - those "not too wonderful" endings do leave doors open for spin-offs and sequels! Which is what happened with Sarah & Randy. They weren't ready to leave, so they got another chance in Hidden Fire.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-87787848920249217042010-08-18T10:47:49.028-06:002010-08-18T10:47:49.028-06:00Great post. I like the 'not too wonderful'...Great post. I like the 'not too wonderful' ending. I have one of those.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-64153337818588458352010-08-18T08:16:12.255-06:002010-08-18T08:16:12.255-06:00Linda - glad I could clarify it for you.
Jacquel...Linda - glad I could clarify it for you. <br /><br />Jacqueline-it's the author's job to make the choices difficult and make sure the reader understands the consequences (and cares) so they worry about what the character will do.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-39486462609232111512010-08-18T07:22:37.014-06:002010-08-18T07:22:37.014-06:00It's a given as far as plot: choices have cons...It's a given as far as plot: choices have consequences. Characters who refuse to accept this are lacking in understanding.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-75703506063917247512010-08-18T06:59:07.831-06:002010-08-18T06:59:07.831-06:00This is one of those things that we all sort of kn...This is one of those things that we all sort of know but it really helps when someone spells it out in a way that makes it that much clearer. Thanks.Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.com