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Question of the day part 6
RokofAges75:
I think my favorite character that I've written is Claire in Broken & BMS. Thanks for mentioning her! She was the first really well-developed original character I created, and I enjoyed writing her. I liked her personality and the role she played in both stories.
I'm struggling with least favorite character because there's two ways to answer that - least favorite because they're not well-written or least favorite because they're not likable. Least favorite because they're not well-written would be most characters I wrote between 2000 and 2002 LOL. There's not one that stands out in my mind as being particularly awful; they were all just kind of one-dimensional. Least favorite for being unlikable... I guess Jamie in By My Side because he was a douche. He was based on a guy I went to college with, who I had a crush on before I found out he was dating my roommate, but when I saw what a roller-coaster ride he took her on, I realized I was better off not liking him. So I actually liked writing the character of Jamie because I could see how Claire could like him, but I could also see why Nick hated him. He's least favorite for coming between my power couple LOL.
These are some of my favorite characters in other people's stories:
Nick in Running Up That Hill - He is such a jackass, but I love the way Steph writes him. His narration always cracks me up, and his scenes are usually my favorite part of each chapter. He has a unique take on things compared to the other guys LOL.
Nick in Save a Prayer - This Nick is like the opposite of the other Steph's Nick LOL. Instead of acting like a douche, he actually becomes the hero and takes on the role usually reserved for Kevin, that of the leader. It was cool to see Nick step up and save the day! And dig bot flies out of Jordan's brain!'
Nick in Remember Me This Way - What can I say; most of the recent stories I've read have been Nick-centered! This is a great example of angsty Nick, and angsty Nick is one of my favorite Nicks there is! I felt so sorry for Nick in this story. It's hard to imagine what it would be like to slowly lose your mind, but Rose did an awesome job showing what it might be like through Nick's perspective.
Amanda in Something Beautiful - I wanted to hate Amanda in this story... first because she went along on a trip that I wanted to be just Nick and Brian... and second because of the sneakiness she was up to behind the scenes. But I couldn't hate her. I actually really liked her. She wasn't Mary Sue or Anti-Sue; she was just REAL. Far from perfect, but not annoyingly flawed. Just flawed in one major way that made for an interesting storyline.
Brian in Between the Lines - All of the guys in this story were actually really interesting because they were our Boys, but with a twist. But Brian was especially lovable. He was always upbeat, committed to his team, a good friend to everyone but especially Nick, and also a bit of a hoarder LOL. I really enjoyed him.
Kevin in The Importance of Fly Fishing - No one writes Kevin better than Mare. (Not that I read many Kevin stories by other authors LOL.) She does a great job at showing Kevin in his big brotherly role, but also letting his subtle sense of humor shine through. I really enjoyed him and his relationship with Nick in this one.
Ciara in Cover Me With Dreams - One reason I'm not a huge fan of full-out romance is that I have to really like both characters individually and as a couple to want to read a whole story about them, with no other subplots to keep me interested if I'm not so into them. Nick in this story is simply amazing, but Ciara is an equally good character. I though she was interesting on her own, and I adored the way her relationship with Nick grew and changed over the course of the story.
Kara in The Market - Another great female lead, this time not in a romantic role. Kara was just believable, down-to-earth, and cool, and I loved the part she played in Nick's life.
Sakabelle:
Thanks for the Nick mention, Julie. I really enjoy writing him in that story. No thought is too random for Running Up That Hill Nick, lol.
mare:
Since awards suddenly are the new white meat lol here are some awards centered questions
How do you feel about fanfic awards? Have you ever been nominated for one? Do you prefer awards voted on or judged? How important would it be for you to win an award? What award would you most like to win & which story of yours do you feel deserves an award.
Rose:
How do you feel about fanfic awards?
I think they're pretty fun and it's nice to recognize the bests in fanfic.
Have you ever been nominated for one?
Yes I have :).
Do you prefer awards voted on or judged?
I prefer judged but man I so understand why everyone does voting. Ten times easier LOL.
How important would it be for you to win an award?
It's great to be recognized and honored that way, but I wouldn't say it's "important" because I keep writing whether I win or not lol. But of course I want to win anytime I'm nominated for something.
What award would you most like to win & which story of yours do you feel deserves an award.
I'd like to see RMTW win Best Drama/Angst someday, just because of everything I put into that story :).
Rose:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on August 08, 2012, 11:16:55 PM ---Nick in Remember Me This Way - What can I say; most of the recent stories I've read have been Nick-centered! This is a great example of angsty Nick, and angsty Nick is one of my favorite Nicks there is! I felt so sorry for Nick in this story. It's hard to imagine what it would be like to slowly lose your mind, but Rose did an awesome job showing what it might be like through Nick's perspective.
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Awwww thank you!
I agree with all your selections. :). I'd like to add in Nick from Curtain Call too. It's the most realistic I've seen Nick be written to true life Nick in awhile. You sometimes wanna smack his cocky little ass but it's real, and that's why I love him so much in that story.
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