tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post7923325821769758934..comments2024-03-12T01:48:28.637-06:00Comments on Margo Berendsen: What's up: developing the antagonistMargo Berendsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-62791199891597451372015-02-26T00:58:11.235-07:002015-02-26T00:58:11.235-07:00As soon as I read your post it became clear that a...As soon as I read your post it became clear that an evil unicorn is the missing ingredient for a happy and fulfilling life! I WANT ONE. Does he have a mustache? Your WIP sounds amazing! Have a lovely week.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733651711754068802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-59557681017109594072015-02-25T17:08:43.592-07:002015-02-25T17:08:43.592-07:00Yes! I'm totally with you on the aquarium drea...Yes! I'm totally with you on the aquarium dream house! That would be incredibly cool. We're moving close to the ocean soon, which is a close second, and I'm super excited about that.<br /><br />Don't feel too embarrassed by the length of your WIP. Mine is gargantuan and I'm not done yet. Trimming during revisions is going to be a nightmare.<br /><br />I've had SERAPHINA on my ereader for ages now. Once my books are all packed up, I might have to give it a read, since the timing will be good to dig into my ebooks. Have a super week and good luck fleshing out those villains! :)Erin L. Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068394727011130144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-27599414559869362292015-02-25T15:48:30.309-07:002015-02-25T15:48:30.309-07:00I've heard such great things about SERAPHINA. ...I've heard such great things about SERAPHINA. I'll have to check my library to see if they have it. Your Valentine's Day celebration sound perfect, and what a cute photo! Have a great week, Margo! Katy Uppermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725740174190514869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-6853904218836611602015-02-25T15:08:41.577-07:002015-02-25T15:08:41.577-07:00There just aren't enough books with unicorn an...There just aren't enough books with unicorn antagonists. I've always suspected there was something other than purity and affinity for virgins with unicorns. All that white and sparkle is somehow suspect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-54168447637908957102015-02-25T14:26:15.037-07:002015-02-25T14:26:15.037-07:00I loved SERAPHINA, so I'm pretty excited about...I loved SERAPHINA, so I'm pretty excited about SHADOW SCALE. I'll have to reread Book 1 to refresh my memory before Book 2, though. (Darn. LOL) I know what you mean about underdeveloped antagonists. I've always struggled with that. It's just too easy to go the <i>mwahaha</i> route rather than humanizing the villain, I find. Still, a more 3D villain is just so much better, don't you think? Thanks for sharing those bullet questions. I made snag those for some character development. Have a great week, Margo! :DJaime Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023932422477544525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-2729429017630110602015-02-25T13:39:15.798-07:002015-02-25T13:39:15.798-07:00The fact that you want to live in an aquarium make...The fact that you want to live in an aquarium makes me think you should read my MG Sci-Fi UNDER THE BLUE, which takes place in a domed city under the ocean! LOLsmile4nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564080205041936430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-14179312153151344702015-02-25T09:47:44.011-07:002015-02-25T09:47:44.011-07:00I re-read that--antagonist, not protagonist! Great...I re-read that--antagonist, not protagonist! Great idea. I started using some character grids for all supporting characters (not minor but who contribute to plot) and it REALLY helps to know their motivations and fears.Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-16014006841148952522015-02-25T09:38:06.969-07:002015-02-25T09:38:06.969-07:00You had me at unicorn antagonist.
The aquarium so...You had me at unicorn antagonist.<br /><br />The aquarium sounds like a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing :)Miss Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014234633679291480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-53825792461285216002015-02-25T09:36:21.163-07:002015-02-25T09:36:21.163-07:00So awesome you're reading the sequel to Seraph...So awesome you're reading the sequel to Seraphina. I need to as well. And I had a middle grade at over 100,000 words. It took many revisions to cut it down and get rid of the scenes that didn't really advance the plot.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-9131156976338332542015-02-25T09:08:14.894-07:002015-02-25T09:08:14.894-07:00I enjoyed Seraphina, so I'll have to check out...I enjoyed Seraphina, so I'll have to check out the sequel at some point! Anything with dragons gets a vote from me.<br /><br />Those are some fantastic prompt questions! I love developing antagonists with real complexity so readers are more invested in them. My editor prefers the villain in my last book to the main characters. Not sure if I should be worried! :P<br /><br />Have a great week!ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-2172588365058883732015-02-25T08:41:49.867-07:002015-02-25T08:41:49.867-07:00Library fish wall huh? Seems risky...Library fish wall huh? Seems risky...Adam Gaylordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776176053095754224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-80512847885685646862015-02-25T08:07:40.991-07:002015-02-25T08:07:40.991-07:00There's a unicorn in your WIP? :o Immediate mu...There's a unicorn in your WIP? :o Immediate must-read!<br /><br />I haven't read Seraphina yet, but I've heard great things about it. :) Have a lovely week!Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.com