tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post623270270463583692..comments2024-01-17T22:58:39.436+10:30Comments on Eleni's Taverna: Eleni-fest: Paula Roe - Character MotivationEleni Konstantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-53154926100795097422009-11-04T21:13:17.184+10:302009-11-04T21:13:17.184+10:30Yes you can squee....
Oh and typo - sorry Cray!!Yes you can squee....<br /><br />Oh and typo - sorry Cray!!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-68423642682402116112009-11-04T16:19:21.603+10:302009-11-04T16:19:21.603+10:30Thank you so much Paula and Eleni (am I allowed to...Thank you so much Paula and Eleni (am I allowed to SQUEEEEE here!!!) I'm totally wrapped!! =)<br />Ps - Eleni I'm a bit worried about this Clay guy you keep talking about... (g)Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-59569298875834035632009-11-04T13:19:58.815+10:302009-11-04T13:19:58.815+10:30Thank you everyone for commenting and making Paula...Thank you everyone for commenting and making Paula feel at home.<br /><br />The winner is Mel Teshco for interview that gorgeous Clay of hers!<br /><br />Congratulations.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-53923028737241559652009-10-31T20:31:56.539+10:302009-10-31T20:31:56.539+10:30LOL Sharon - indeed it is. If you had a mustache y...LOL Sharon - indeed it is. If you had a mustache you would be twirling it about now - LOL!!!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-16181228126054254312009-10-31T18:10:48.615+10:302009-10-31T18:10:48.615+10:30It's fun thinking of new ways to make their li...It's fun thinking of new ways to make their lives difficult, isn't it, Eleni!<br />(Rubbing hands in glee with evil grin!)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttp://www.sharon-archer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-48062236606970411002009-10-31T12:18:10.405+10:302009-10-31T12:18:10.405+10:30Sharon - the silent hero - you have to chisel it o...Sharon - the silent hero - you have to chisel it out of them on aching step at a time. LOL re driving the heroine up the wall. Oh the things we do to our characters! :)Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-15572447637980649442009-10-31T12:04:16.082+10:302009-10-31T12:04:16.082+10:30Nicole - interesting how we all have our process. ...Nicole - interesting how we all have our process. Some visual, some auditory like yourself. <br /><br />And yes the clean desk is a fascinating concept. LOL!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-5695844565436211812009-10-31T11:58:15.957+10:302009-10-31T11:58:15.957+10:30That's a seriously gorgeous pic of David B, Pa...That's a seriously gorgeous pic of David B, Paula!<br /><br />Great interview, full of fab advice for writers! Thank you!<br /><br />I'm off to try an interview with my uncooperative hero. He's the strong silent type and only let's me dig out his information in carefully portioned bites. He's going to drive my heroine up the wall - I'm looking forward to it!<br />;)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttp://www.sharon-archer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-66951898638659270832009-10-31T10:49:29.294+10:302009-10-31T10:49:29.294+10:30Fun & writer-ly post Paula. It's funny you...Fun & writer-ly post Paula. It's funny you use David. I don't actually need the look to catch my characters I need a voice. I get that voice in my head & bam, there's the character evolving :o<br /><br />Cleaning up your desk what's that? I don't understand these complex ideas you are having.Nicky Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100466566497102697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-894806962847542022009-10-30T23:38:41.398+10:302009-10-30T23:38:41.398+10:30Hey Maryde, as Paula says that bed of yours must g...Hey Maryde, as Paula says that bed of yours must get crowded. Your current story sounds fascinating!<br /><br />Paula - you cleaning the office...my goodness I was saying on Twitter how no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to keep this desk tidy. I think I need to read over your workshop notes to give me a little kick up the behind.... ;))Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-39812098882874578872009-10-30T19:18:41.214+10:302009-10-30T19:18:41.214+10:30yep, Sandie, it's exactly like a child! My 9y...yep, Sandie, it's exactly like a child! My 9yo still does it and it really gets me thinking about why we do what we do.<br /><br />Hi Maryde! That bed of yours must get crowded :D I see conversations like a scene from a movie, which makes it very easy to write down.<br /><br />Thanks for everyone's comments - keep 'em coming and you could win a book (and maybe something extra now I've cleaned up my office!)Paula Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540937055235807673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-40303187175100581532009-10-30T18:59:32.515+10:302009-10-30T18:59:32.515+10:30I have to agree with you Mary H. I get addicted to...I have to agree with you Mary H. I get addicted to reading all these fascinating post by all these clever people.....must get back to own MS. <br /> I'm afraid I'm a bit weird... my characters always come and join me in bed at night. Usually at that time of the morning when REM dreaming begins. <br />They talk to each other. They argue and disagree and I have to be the mediator. I help them through their anguish and pain and we all like it best when they make up, realizing there is a way around most of life's problems. <br />My present two are not seeing eye to eye on the stormy seas off the Ivory coast. She is playing woman-spy and he wants her off the ship and back home where she would be safe and out of harms way. Neither think it is a great combination.... but I have faith that they'll work it out.<br /> marydeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-32920034736627204032009-10-30T12:24:30.118+10:302009-10-30T12:24:30.118+10:30Mitz - isn't Paula's post informative and ...Mitz - isn't Paula's post informative and funny. Loved it when she sent it to me. And having DB as a model sure helped too - that Paula sure knows how to pick them.<br /><br />Paula - so sorry to hear about computer probs. A writer's worst nightmare. Glad to hear it is sorted out now. And thanks re the grilling. Yay Paula said I did it right....phew!<br /><br />Sandie - LOL, yes it is very much like a 4 year old but why? Have fun with your characters.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-6118530807990580562009-10-30T10:15:02.049+10:302009-10-30T10:15:02.049+10:30Hi Paula,
Thanks for the great blog post. Now I&#...Hi Paula,<br /><br />Thanks for the great blog post. Now I'm off to ask all my H/H heaps of why questions. Of course I could end up a bit like a 4yr old the spends all day asking why. LOL.<br /><br />SandieSandie Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362712104363641666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-61032351715684466432009-10-30T06:02:57.009+10:302009-10-30T06:02:57.009+10:30sorry for the silence - I had my computer go a bit...sorry for the silence - I had my computer go a bit crazy and had to get someone to fix it. Works like a dream now!!!<br /><br />Hi Mary - ooh, I've addicted someone (in a good way :g:)<br /><br />Eleni - that's a excellent grilling!<br /><br />Mitz - you warm the cockles of my heart... favorite author weee! :DPaula Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540937055235807673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-52904438206619817932009-10-30T04:59:18.042+10:302009-10-30T04:59:18.042+10:30Interesting quiz there Eleni...
Your blog intervie...Interesting quiz there Eleni...<br />Your blog interviews are great so much detail, I'm loving all the info and comedy.<br /><br />Paula your books sound amazing, always great to get to know a little about the authors of your favorite books. Thanks for doing this interview with Eleni..<br /><br />misty_labean@yahoo.comMistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619512619075043121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-6631647495725278592009-10-29T21:09:54.711+10:302009-10-29T21:09:54.711+10:30Quizing my character...new WIP
Me: what do you do ...Quizing my character...new WIP<br />Me: what do you do for a living?<br />Alex: (eyes dart side to side for brief moment) I'm a barkeep<br />Me: Fun job?<br />Alex: It's a job.<br />Me: Do you want to do another job?<br />Alex: maybe one day. I don't know. Never thought of it. Barkeep is easy.<br />Me: Why is that?<br />Alex: it's a job you can pretty much do anywhere.<br />Me: So you travel alot?<br />Alex: you could say that.Look I really have to get going.<br />Me: Really I didn't think your next shift was for another couple of hours.<br />Alex: It isn't but I have to check on someone.<br />Me: Someone special?<br />Alex: (blushes) Um...no...well yes but no.<br />Me: Well tell me about this someone special.<br />Alex: (shakes head) No. It's too dangerous. (eyes widen) Crap.<br />Me: Now we are getting somewhere...you are hard work girl.<br />Alex: It's kept me alive so far.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-66612149683320586972009-10-29T17:09:23.152+10:302009-10-29T17:09:23.152+10:30You're welcome Paula - you and David are welco...You're welcome Paula - you and David are welcome anytime. i hope you don't mind but I've put David to work as a waiter. He's getting good tips too.<br /><br />Christina - being a pantser I understand that so well. I think that is what the first draft is for me - to nut out the story and work out the characters. Though I do have an idea of what their problem is like Paula does. Just a smidgeon anyway. ;)) <br /><br />Actually that made me laugh Paula, 'yo character, what's your problem eh?' popped into my head when I read that. Aha, the retsina is getting to my head. <br /><br />Mary, well it is writing related Mary, so it's not as bad a blog to be addicted to ;)) Though yes, the writing does come first. Thanks for saying hi!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-55439487540263027342009-10-29T13:33:03.640+10:302009-10-29T13:33:03.640+10:30Another great blog, Eleni! Sigh. Now I just may be...Another great blog, Eleni! Sigh. Now I just may be addicted to your blogs. Discipline, Mary. Discipline or my own current manuscript will never get finished.<br />Loved the way you illustrated - er...especially the hunk photo - motivation questions, Paula. And because I was away from the country I've missed your September release so far and only hope when I do get a chance to check the shops out in Launceston there are still some copies around.<br />Hugs<br />MaryMary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-39079911211610360452009-10-29T13:10:21.954+10:302009-10-29T13:10:21.954+10:30Heyt all - talking of sofas... just got back from ...Heyt all - talking of sofas... just got back from Ikea :g:<br /><br />Hi Cait - you're welcome!<br /><br />Hey Mel - oooh, a dark, damaged hero :D love it!<br /><br />Trish - 1. :sigh: No. The man's abs are so delicious!! 2. ewww! 3. oh, alright. But you do know you *can* write, huh? You've done it before and I'm pretty sure you'll make it work! ;-)<br /><br />Hi Eleni and thanks for having me here! <br /><br />Christina - ah, you see, that's the problem I have with pantsing! I've gradually come to realize that I need some of that backstory/motivation behind my characters before I try getting the story down. It doesn't have to be reams and reams of stuff, and is generally just a flash of ideas that come to me when I start thinking about the story. In fact, one of the first things I contemplate when I start a new story is "who is this person and what is their problem?"Paula Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540937055235807673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-38779736355947676972009-10-29T11:44:00.379+10:302009-10-29T11:44:00.379+10:30Great post, Paula. One of the things I love is dig...Great post, Paula. One of the things I love is digging deep into my characters motivation, learning why they're behaving in this particular way. Being a panster I don't know them too well before I start writing (which used to really bother me!!) but somehow it all falls into place the more I learn about them.<br /><br />LOL on David B. Do you belong to his nekkid fan club by any chance?!Christina Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394771634788090193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-48571253322459512632009-10-29T09:57:12.661+10:302009-10-29T09:57:12.661+10:30LOL Anna - back for the Golden Adonis I see. yes r...LOL Anna - back for the Golden Adonis I see. yes re the loincloth, the other staff were complaining. <br /><br />Staring at David, is a good past time. What's my motivation for that? Well hello, look at him. Not deep enough motivation to sustain a story though. *sigh*<br /><br />Welcome Paula!! Hope you have a fun day in the taverna. Drinks, food, and yummy waiters are part of the parcel.<br /><br />Cait - it is a great post isn't it.<br /><br />Mel - oh more into Cray's psyche...cool!<br /><br />Trish - yes, I'd be interested to know if Paula has let David leave the couch yet. Thanks for popping in despite your deadline.... :))Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-76888293327290312772009-10-29T08:56:29.763+10:302009-10-29T08:56:29.763+10:30Great post, Paula! I have a few questions as it ha...Great post, Paula! I have a few questions as it happens - <br /><br />1. Have you untied David from the couch yet?<br /><br />2. Can someone please remove all these fingernails from the mustard, and <br /><br />3) I have to get back to my ms, but why oh why did I ever think this premise was a good idea... (slaps head) Thank heavens for deadline motivation:) Must dash!Trish Moreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180440910057143918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-59037014283460613042009-10-29T08:54:17.526+10:302009-10-29T08:54:17.526+10:30Great article Paula, I love the why's! Hmm, wh...Great article Paula, I love the why's! Hmm, which character??<br />I might ask Cray from Stone-Cold Lover a few questions =)<br />Me: Welcome Cray, have a seat. Oh and, ah, feel free to stay in Gargoyle mode - I love those wings.<br />Cray: *stiff nod* Loretta is the only woman I'm truly comfortable around as a gargoyle, but in your case I might make an exception.<br />Me: *fluttery heart* Why don't you like showing off your wings? They're truly beautiful.<br />Cray: *hard stare* You try living in this form every day, frozen in stone for almost a century. Only Loretta has truly loved me for who I am...and I'm not about to give another human a chance to screw me over - study me, lock me away.<br />Me: Then I thank you so much for allowing this brief but insightful interview.<br />Cray: *nods* I need to get back to Loretta. *smiles, eyes soften* she's everything to me...<br /><br />Sheesh. got carried away. LOL!Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-12551707615958731672009-10-29T07:30:14.258+10:302009-10-29T07:30:14.258+10:30Thanks for a great post Paula.
Cait :)Thanks for a great post Paula.<br /><br />Cait :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841671676949163570noreply@blogger.com