(quick note before I start - you might want to go read the description of Killing Snow over on my Writings page before you read further, otherwise the answers to these questions may mightily confuse you. And we wouldn't want that now, would we? ;D)
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What Can't They Live Without?
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Name 2 Positive And 2 Negative Qualities About Your Character
Okay, positives first - 1) if Raven sets her mind to something, it's going to get done. No matter what. 2) She's incredibly loyal, and she'll go to pretty great lengths for anyone she loves. But then ... there are negatives to go with the positives. 1) Raven's distrustful. The Aeriel isn't a safe place to live, and so she'll either put her trust in you completely, or she won't really trust you at all. It takes her awhile to learn that someone's safe. 2) Raven's a pessimist - well, okay, she says she's a "realist". But she can come off as pessimistic, since she's used to balancing out her very optimistic best friend, Elyse.
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Are They Holding Onto Something They Should Get Rid Of?
Not telling. Partially because I don't know, partially because #SPOILERS. xD
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If 10 Is Completely Organized And 1 Is Completely Messy, Where Do They Fall On The Scale?
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If there's a choice to be organized or messy, Raven would normally chose organized, depending on how long it would take her to get organized. Time is money on the Aeriel, and she most of the time Raven doesn't have much of it. So I'd probably give her a four - though, if she were living on earth instead of the Aeriel, she'd probably get a seven or eight.
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What Frustrates Them About The World They Live In?
The fear that everyone lives under on the Aeriel. The fact that she can't go home - that none of them can go home - even though she wants to, badly. The thought that maybe she can't win the fight, and that she could die without seeing her brother again. The reality that sometimes she isn't strong enough to save everyone, even when she wants to be. And the remembrance that, once upon a time, the Aeriel was a wonderful place to live. And those are only the tip of the iceberg. There are a lot of things that frustrate Raven, honestly.
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How Would They Dress For A Night Out? How Would They Dress For A Night In?
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How Many Shoes Do They Own, And What Kind?
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Do They Have Any Pets? What Pet Do They WISH They Had?
On the Aeriel? No, Raven doesn't have any pets ... though, she might have had a cat once, when she was living on Earth, but I can't remember. Raven isn't quite the type to have a pet - but if she did, she's pick some rangy mutt that she knows could take care of itself. And she probably wouldn't "pick" him at all - they'd probably run into each other, he'd refuse to leave, and she's be stuck with him until she realizes she loves him. Something like that, And then they'd probably take turns saving each other. The Aeriel isn't the safest place, if you haven't already figured that out xD.
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What's Usually In Their Fridge Or Pantry?
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Is There Something Or Someone They Resent? Why And What Happened?
Yes, yes, and yes. All the yeses. And I'm not telling why or what. Spoilers, darlings.
So THAT isn't the most interesting question to end on, but there you have it. My smol Raven is covered in spoilers, but hopefully you had fun getting to know a little bit more about her! ;D
~ Savannah Grace
So, what did you think of Raven? What's one thing your main character can't live without?
* except for the first image, none of the pictures in this post are mine
Ooo...I really need to do this for my story blog. *adds to long list of blog posts I need to do in the near future* Man, I have a lot to do on the blogosphere to keep up. *groans* Why do I do this to myself??
ReplyDeleteYES, you should! I'd love to read it! Haha, good luck shoveling through the amount of blogosphere things to do! (trust me - I'm being buried alive, too xD)
DeleteHey girl! I saw this post and had to comment😊 So I am also writing a Snow story for the competion and I love your story! One of my characters, in another story, is almost like Raven yet they're almost opposites XD any way to answer your question.. My character cannot live without revenge.. yup😉 Hope you have a great day!
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Ooh, you are? That's so epic! Killing Snow isn't actually for the contest, but I AM entering - just with a different story ;). And it's so neat that you are, as well! Best of luck to you, friend!
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ReplyDeleteAll I have to say.
P.S. I didn't get a chance to comment on your actual post, but I think it'd be AWESOME if you tried your hand at a retelling of Thesus and the Minotaur!! I think you could pull off mythology really well! I would certainly recommend researching that story--when you have time. *dagger eyes at Cerulean*
DeleteAw, thanks, girl! <3
DeleteAhaha, yeah, Cerulean (and all the other characters!) are making things difficult. They're terrible distracting xD. But when I do have time to really research it (... like in the next few years ...) I might have to give it a shot!
Your story. I NEEDS. Savannah, make your story available! Please! Give it to us!
ReplyDeleteAhem.
Anyway... this is awesome. I'll be doing a BP on my blog this month, although the character is still TBD. Keep an eye out for that.
EEP, FAITH. <3 Thank you so much, girl! I can't WAIT until Killing Snow is available for everyone to read :D.
Delete*gasps* You ARE? I can't wait to read it! Your characters are always so epic.
I remember her from awaaaay back beta reading, BUT SHE SOUNDS EVEN COOLER NOW. *flails* YAS. I love all these answers. <33
ReplyDeleteThat last question though. *squints suspiciously* Savvy would never be mean to her character, right? RIGHT???? XD
Yeah, you guys beta read it such a long time ago xD. I'm SO GLAD she seems cooler now! I'm excited for you guys to see the 'new Killing Snow' someday!
DeleteOf course not? Why would you think such things? I'm an incredibly friendly author? *slinks cautiously away* *and does more terrible things to my poor characters* xD
This sounds really intriguing! Raven seems like the kind of character I identify with, too - loyal, and afraid of being helpless. I enjoyed this glimpse into your story! :)
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jem! Thanks for reading! ;)
DeleteWell Raven sounds fantastic and I would love to be friends with her.
ReplyDeleteWell you are fantastic too and I'm glad you like her. xD
DeleteThis sounds like an awesome retelling, and Raven sounds like a fighter.
ReplyDeleteRaven's definitely a fighter ;). Thanks for reading, Skye!
DeleteRAVEN!!!!! RAVEN I MISS YOU AND CERULEAN!!!!!! Tell Savannah to let me beta read again, okay? =)
ReplyDeleteThe one thing my MC CANNOT live without.... For my current MC, Nichole, it'd be her little sister, even though she dirves Nichole insane. =)
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MICAIAH - I was literally grinning while I read your comment ;D. You absolutely get a free pass to beta read when Killing Snow is ready!
DeleteAw, I like your main character already! Which story is she in?
Huzzah for sibling relationships!!!! I love reading about those, but I don't see them often enough.
ReplyDeleteRaven sounds like an interesting character with a very secret side. ;)It can be hard to answer the questions without giving stuff away!
I did Beautiful People this month too! My main character is addicted to storytelling. If you want to see the rest of the answers, you can check out the post on my blog!
Good luck with Killing Snow!
https://thestorysponge.wordpress.com/2017/08/07/beautiful-people-27clearly-i-know-my-character-like-i-know-the-back-of-my-hand/
Same here! Ilyon Chronicles has epic sibling relationships in it, if you haven't read that series yet ;).
DeleteExactly! That's why I have a hard time with BP - so many SPOILERS!
Thanks for reading, friend!
Raven's connection to mutts is just adorable! <333 The world you've created sounds pretty harsh, but I love it so much!
ReplyDeletexoxo Abigail Lennah | ups & downs
"Harsh" is most definitely one word for it xD. Thanks, Abigail! I'm glad you enjoyed this :D.
DeleteAGHSFAJLSDHKFJH. As soon as I saw you were doing Raven I wigged out. AKJSDFHALKSDJF I WANNA READ ABOUT THIS GIRL SO BADLY. And all your answers were so intriguing! I love how you answered the pet question XP SHE SHOULD GET A PET ON THE AERIAL SO THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN CAUSE IT WOULD BE SO FUNNY AND CUTE. but like, dude. NOT A NICE LAST QUESTION THERE. *pouts* I WANT TO KNOW MORRRRRE. *flops away dejectedly*
ReplyDeleteAKJGLJAGHDJKA, HANNAH <3 <3. I'm so glad you liked this! And I WANT TO YOU TO READ ABOUT RAVEN, TOO - except the story is an embarrassing wreck right now so WE'LL WAIT xD.
DeleteAHAHA, yup, that last question is never being answered ever. Well, until Killing Snow is released into the world. Maybe then xD. Except I feel like I'll have to wait FOREVER for that to happen, so ... *flops dejectedly away with you* xD.
this was so interesting! i'm in my first-draft of writing, so i haven't really got all that much information about my characters. but honestly, some of ravens behaviours/positive/negative characteristics are pretty similar to my main character, Erin. One thing my main charactrer can't live without? probably her loved ones, but honestly? food??? idk she's pretty rough-and-tough.
ReplyDeleteReally? That's so cool! I think I'd like your Erin character ;).
Delete"but honestly? food???" Hahaha, that made me laugh xD. But I guess it's true? She probably wouldn't get very far without food? xD
Best of luck with your writing, Deeja!
thanks!
DeleteI SO LOVED GETTING A CLOSER LOOK AT ONE OF YOUR EPIC CHARACTERS!!!!!!!!!!! And Raven sounds like such a precious, broken child. POOR THING.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet how much she cares about her brother. I'm ALL about sibling relationships in fiction. THEY'RE THE BEST.
Your world sounds so grim and gritty and detailed and I LOVE IT ALREADY.
Keep writing (or...rewriting), Savannah! THE WORLD NEEDS THIS STORYYYY.
I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT - and yes, I can't be nice to my charries if my life depended on it. The underprivileged dears. I try not to get them killed, at least? xD
DeleteI KNOW - I always end up having sibling relationships in my stories. But I guess it's only natural, seeing as I come from a big family, and the world would be completely lopsided if I didn't have my siblings - so my characters need some, too! xD
Loved all your answers!! I'm SUPER curious about this story, Savannah...the Aerial both intrigues and terrifies me. XD
ReplyDeleteThe Aeriel both intrigues and terrifies ME, and I'm the one who wrote it! xD But I'm glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for reading ;).
DeleteGreat post! ^_^ And yeah you should totally have Raven get a dog. (*whispers* Or like Elyse drops it off on Raven's porch for Raven's birthday or something and Raven can't really say NO... ;))
ReplyDeleteNOW THAT YOU HAVE DONE WITH RAVEN WE *EXPECT* ONE WITH CERULEAN. *crosses arms and nods* xD
-Ariel
Thanks, sister! Ahaha, I should have known you would comment on that fact that Raven should get a dog! And MAYBE I'll do one with Cerulean. MAYBE. We'll have to see about that xD.
DeleteI LOVE THIS!!! I love Raven. I wish there were more questions. That was fun to read.
ReplyDeleteOne thing my main character can't live without? Food and water. Though, that's just obvious. Well, my character's tough and doesn't really know he needs others. He's used to being mistreated or abandoned by those he loves or trusts. I know, I'm mean. lol
How's Killing Snow? I'd love to beta read maybe. I'm so intrigued. Though, I wouldn't be much help with grammar. lol That's my weak spot, but I could make sure things sound clear....lol
Anyway, great post and God bless! <3
Thank you so much, LHE! I'm glad this was fun for you! :D
DeleteAw, you are mean to the poor boy! xD BUT he also sounds like he'd be a really really epic main character, so ... you're doing good! xD
Maybe! I'm hoping to have a call for beta readers sometime in the later half of 2018 :D.
Thank you, friend! Same to you ;).
It was, and you're welcome! :)
DeleteI am! *sobs* Thank you, that's really encouraging! I hope he meets your expectations and that I stick with him....*sigh*
lol, Well, whenever you're ready.... :D
You're welcome, and thanks. <3
Awesome post! I'm already SO intrigued by Raven and want to know more! Very cool.
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