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Fic Talk => Featured Story of the Month => Topic started by: mare on February 01, 2009, 03:12:06 PM
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Hello i'm back with this month's selection.
This story is very popular among the readers on AC so it deserves a month of it's own. Here is the link to the story:
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8947&warning=5
Feel free to pop in over this month and let us know what you think. I'm sure Darby will love to hear from you as well as answer any questions you may have.
Enjoy!
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1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows?
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story?
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in.
4) If you could cast this story as a movie who would play the main roles and why?
5) Have you ever thought of giving up on the story and if you did what made you continue to work on it?
6) What was your writing process? (Outline, make it up as you go along, the characters wrote it, I am Tonja and plagerized lol)
7) Who was your favorite character in this story and why?
8 ) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite?
9) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them?
10) If we like this story...then we'd love what story? (Could be by you or someone else) and obviously tell us why lol
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Congrats Darby! :) I'll be back with questions in a bit!
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Aww, YAY DARBY!!! And just to let you know, I've actually started reading this! I'll be back when I'm feeling a little better, because I've been saving up lots of good stuff to say about it! Congrats hun!
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Wow...what a nice surprise it was to see my story on the front page and come in here and see a featured story thread for Casual. Thank you, thank you! Now...onto the questions...
1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows?
The initial premise of Casual was inspired by my personal experiences when I was single and dating and those of my girlfriends. Quinn, the main character, has some similarities to who I used to be as a commitment phobic, single girl on the dating scene. She carries many of the personality traits of my closest girlfriends. If you have read Casual and have heard me talk about anything in my life now that may seem odd considering I have been married for almost 5 years and have a beautiful little daughter. Everyone can change :)
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story?
I wrote the first chapter in February of 2008 and I started posting in April, I believe? It actually isn't finished yet, we have 36 chapters posted and 14 to go!
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in.
Quinn Mason is successful, beautiful and seems to have it all. After deciding to move her weekly column to Los Angeles, she vows that she will take a new approach to dating along with her. Through this experiment, she hopes to answer the question, "Can you really just have casual sex with someone without it turning into more?" Quinn never expected to come across a famous stranger that completely throws her approach and life into a tailspin of sex, emotions and...dare we say, LOVE?
4) If you could cast this story as a movie who would play the main roles and why?
I guess the person I see Quinn most physically like is Ali Larter...but with bigger boobs, fuller lips and a little more meat on her bones. Personality wise, I can't think of who would play Quinn. I have pictures of the other characters (outside of the boys) in my head, but I can't think of who would play them in a movie...they are all uniquely themselves in my mind.
5) Have you ever thought of giving up on the story and if you did what made you continue to work on it?
Yes! I was so frustrated with Quinn after the whole Vegas thing because I had to write her in a way that brought out every negative perception how women screw up/act stupid in relationships. I have been really busy lately so I have been having trouble staying motivated. I think the thing that has kept me going is that I want to finish telling Nick and Quinn's story and all of the positive reinforcement I have gotten from my readers.
6) What was your writing process? (Outline, make it up as you go along, the characters wrote it, I am Tonja and plagerized lol)
It started out as a random idea that I came up one day when I was feeling nostalgic about my single days. I had stepped out of the FF world for a while, and had come back and read a ton of stuff, and much like when I had first started writing so many years ago, I ran out of things to read that held my interest. So I wrote a couple of chapters, then jotted down my basic ideas and wrote the first five chapters. By the time I was that far into it, I knew what my big events would be, so I started a detailed outline. I tweak and change it frequently, keeping the major events in the story the same. I have had to make a lot of changes in how I have gotten to certain events because the characters have a tendency to take over in this story!
7) Who was your favorite character in this story and why?
I adore AJ and Riley...I think they both play an important role in the story because in a lot of ways, they are like Nick and Quinn's consciences... they are a good vehicle for when Quinn or Nick need an A-HA moment or when they need a good kick in the pants...
8 ) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite?
I have a love/hate relationship with Quinn. I hated her after the whole Vegas thing, that was the most difficult part to write because I did not like her very much during that time!
9) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them?
They have all appeared in some capacity. Kevin has had a small cameo at Howie's wedding, then Brian and Howie have both gotten a bit of time, but not much. AJ appears pretty regularly. At first, I thought Howie was going to be Nick's "person", but then I wrote the scene with Nick and AJ in NYC and I loved writing their dialouge and I thought AJ's personality in this story is right for calling Nick out and keeping him motivated.
10) If we like this story...then we'd love what story? (Could be by you or someone else) and obviously tell us why lol
One of my current faves is All Hail the Heartbreaker by TantilisinTeas er. I think it has a really unique premise and isn't your typical, cheesy romance - real love stories have angst and moments of imperfection!!!
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Aww, YAY DARBY!!! And just to let you know, I've actually started reading this! I'll be back when I'm feeling a little better, because I've been saving up lots of good stuff to say about it! Congrats hun!
You have? I'm glad you are liking it so far and could get passed the super sexified beginning, once you get in there you can see that it had to start that way. I can't wait to hear what you think, Kelly!!!
Congrats Darby! :) I'll be back with questions in a bit!
Thanks, sweet friend!
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Hey, Darby!
I'm gonna start reading this one :) I feel like it's soooo hard to find quality romance, so I'm pretty excited about your fic!
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Well done Darby :)
I'm gonna make a start on reading it.
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Hey, Darby!
I'm gonna start reading this one :) I feel like it's soooo hard to find quality romance, so I'm pretty excited about your fic!
Well done Darby :)
I'm gonna make a start on reading it.
Thanks, girls! I hope you enjoy it!
Random fact: I HATE the first chapter...
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Lol Darby, the sex isn't so bad. Ok, I'll admit after that first chapter, I was wondering if I'd be able to make it through and I have skimmed over some of it, but I can see why it's there. Like you said, there's a point to it being in the story, and sometimes you've just kind of said "ohm and they're going at it again" and other times you really draw it out, so there is some variety in it. Plus, it helps the way that you write it. Because you don't just have characters screaming out "Oh God baby! Nick! Oh Nick!" You know what I mean. I think a lot of times sex comes across so cheesy, or just kind of dirty sounding, but you seem to have a good grasp on it.
Anyway, I started reading Casual this week cause I've been too sick to do a whole lot else and I am enjoying it. I'm on the Christmas chapter now, and I think they're all about to go to Vegas?
I just want to say that I LOVE they way you handle Quinn's job. I Love her columns. And I can totally feel the difference between when you're writing the story, and when Quinn is writing her columns. But I must confess that Quinn drives me bonkers! Sometimes I just want to slap her around lol. At first I wasn't sure I'd like the story because I completely disagree with Quinn's outlook on the whole "Casual" thing. And I thought it might make me nuts to read about it, but you've managed with your writing, and your characters, to keep me involved in the story and even though I think Quinn is being stupid and stubborn and I want to kick her, I still care about her, and want to see her work everything out. And she totally won me over when she went to Howie's wedding, but wasn't afraid to be seen with Nick. (Now I'm completely worried that she's gonna screw it up because of what James said.)
I love how you've written Nick though. I love how he's kept her as his own little secret. And yet the way he doesn't deny it when AJ finally calls him on the fact that he loves her. That surprised me as much as AJ, but I loved it. It was very appropriate. I can completely understand why he'd be smitten with someone like Quinn too. They make sense to me, I just want her to stop being dumb. lol.
I think you've done a great job pulling us into Quinn's world, as well as Nick's. It's funny because the story is about Quinn, and not the Backstreet boys, but at the same time you've managed to follow the boys and what they are up to, and you've given us the feel of what life is like for Nick. Well done there.
So, congrats Darby, on being featured, you deserve it! It's very clear the amount of time and effort you've put into this story. It's creative, and well written and entertaining, and quite steamy, for those of you who like that. (and I know there are a lot that do!)
If you haven't checked out Casual, I'd totally recommend it! It's a great Nick fic, with a very unique and colorful main character and a completely lovable Nick! I'll come back when I get caught up! And I'll try to start leaving reviews. I normally do, I just haven't really been that "with it" this week cause I've been sick.
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Oh! And LAMO at Nick's shoe fetish! I love it!
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Thank you, Kelly! When you had mentioned you were going to read this, I was honestly most worried about you getting past that first scene with Nick and Quinn...this story LITERALLY starts off with a bang. That said, I really felt like there had to be a lot of sex in the beginning because that was supposed to be all that there was to the relationship.. .but as you can see from where you are in the story, it doesn't stay that way. I am not a fan of the "Oh baby, do me" sex either, so when I am writing those types of scenes, I intentionally try not to do that. However, sex is a part of adult relationships, and in this story, the way they are intimate with each other changes as their feelings develop...so I thought it was important to describe some of it in more detail.
The columns are/have been one of my favorite parts to write. Little known fact, the subject matter of a few of them are actually taken from my old live journal I kept in college. Specifically, the one about chivalry comes to mind. Anyway, I write the columns differently than the rest of the story. I am OCD, so I stop, read, change go back - but with the columns, I just put myself in Quinn's mind and just let it flow. I only do grammatical corrections, I don't change the randomness or incompleteness of her thoughts...the columns seem very ADD to me when I re-read them, but that is part of who Quinn is so I have kept them rambly on purpose.
This story is about Quinn...which I know some people may not like. Nick is the male lead but he has taken the backseat to Quinn in a lot of this because of her internal issues. He becomes more a part of things as the relationship changes and progresses - especially after Vegas...and really, the last stretch that I have to write is more about how Quinn has effected Nick, how her behavior impacts him and how he reacts. I can't give too much away, but I think that many people will be shocked at Nick's behavior and some of the stuff he will do right up to the very end of the story. I have alluded to it here and there when I have written conversations between Nick and AJ about how Nick deals with relationships, how he has even been subtly derogatory to Quinn in some situations (sexual ones)...I can't give it all away, but I will say that Nick has taken the driver's seat in many ways since the resurgence of their relationship after Vegas and that he will continue to get almost equal time for the remainder of the story...
The reason I chose to follow the backstreet timeline is because I thought it provided interesting locations and opportunities for certain events. Plus, part of the conflict in this story is Quinn's emotional unavailability and Nick's physical unavailability because of the demands of his job and chosen lifestyle...or Quinn's perception of it.
Again, Kelly...I really appreciate all of your kind, honest words. I hope Quinn continues to irritate you and that you will continue to follow this story!
And P.S. - the shoe fetish continues...
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Well done Darby :)
I'm gonna make a start on reading it.
Thank you! And congrats on being the featured member...I will have to head over to your thread :)
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Congrats Darby!!! ;)
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Congrats Darby! I'm so happy for you :) I've heard so much about this story, it seems to be mentioned everywhere I look (and that's a good thing!), so it's been on my must read list for quite sometime. Seeing this featured has got me motivated! Yaaaay!
So I had the day off and decided to read a couple chapters aaaaand a couple chapters turned into 20. lol Literally. Not joking in the slightest. I had to stop though cause my eyes are about to fall out of my head from staring at the computer screen for so long lol! Basically what I'm trying to say is, I LOVE THIS STORY! Whole heartedly.
When I read the question and answer post at the beginning of the thread, I was interested to see that a lot of the story/personalities of the characters/circumstances are from your real life. While I was reading, I was wondering on several occasions how much of it relates to you personally. I had a hunch that some of it did, just not how much. I think putting your own personal experiences into your writing makes it better because you know the emotions first hand and can accurately describe them, which you've done.
I've seen a progression from the beginning to where I am now with your writing. I saw on your profile that you are mainly a reader and the only reason why you started writing was because you ran out of things to read (lol). I can tell that as the story progresses, so does your writing - you become more comfortable and confident, and it definitely shows, and it's great!
I love the characters and the progression of them. I love Quinn but dislike her at the same time. I feel like she should just give in to Nick already and just be HAPPY! He so obviously adores her, and you've hinted how he's basically shunned his past life of craziness to be with her (though he didn't realize it until recently), and it's clear she loves him or else she wouldn't be breaking every single rule she's set up for her 'casual sex' lifestyle. Gah!!! But what would a story be without all the dramz?
LOVE LOVE LOVE her columns! I think it's great how we learn more about her through her columns just as Nick is learning about her through the same venue. It's great how you keep her a mystery to us, where we discover more about her as the story progresses.
I can't wait to read more of this, and I'll definitely throw in more of my thoughts/opinions. I was going to wait until i've read all that you've posted but I couldn't help myself! :)
I love it Darby. I'm happy I finally started reading it :) Congrats again! You deserve it love.
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Hey hun!
Congrats! You really deserve it because this stpry rocks and you have worked so hard on it! I am sad that we are only fourteen chappies away from the end though, that's a bit of a bummer.
It's not going to be the last we see of you though is it? Please write more because you are too talented to let it go to waste!
Thanks for mentioning me!
Amz
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Congrats Darby!!! ;)
Thank you! I have Sinister Devotion on my short list of must reads!!!
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Congrats Darby! I'm so happy for you :) I've heard so much about this story, it seems to be mentioned everywhere I look (and that's a good thing!), so it's been on my must read list for quite sometime. Seeing this featured has got me motivated! Yaaaay!
So I had the day off and decided to read a couple chapters aaaaand a couple chapters turned into 20. lol Literally. Not joking in the slightest. I had to stop though cause my eyes are about to fall out of my head from staring at the computer screen for so long lol! Basically what I'm trying to say is, I LOVE THIS STORY! Whole heartedly.
Thank you, Dani! This means so much to me coming from you because you know I am one of your Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon devotees and admire your work on that story!!! I am glad to hear that you got sucked into Casual. I hope you continue reading and enjoying it!!!
When I read the question and answer post at the beginning of the thread, I was interested to see that a lot of the story/personalities of the characters/circumstances are from your real life. While I was reading, I was wondering on several occasions how much of it relates to you personally. I had a hunch that some of it did, just not how much. I think putting your own personal experiences into your writing makes it better because you know the emotions first hand and can accurately describe them, which you've done.
I knew this question was coming...ha! I had a serious boyfriend through most of high school and I left for college single for the first time in my life. I became a serial dater! In early college, I was known to date many guys at the same time. At one point, I made a decision to not sleep with anyone or date anyone for a year, and during that time, I probably met more guys that were interested in me. I actually had two different "relationships" at different times with two different men in my early 20s that lasted 13 months and 9 months that I would never admit that either of them were my boyfriend. I was not in a position of power in the 13 month relationship but I was in the 9 month relationship (because I had learned from the 13 month experience). I would occasionally go out on dates with other guys while I was with them, even though I remained monogamous. I got really burned by the 13 month relationship and it was a new experience for me to have my heart trampled on like it was by him. I knew my husband for two years before we started dating, and when I started dating him, I would not admit to my friends when I was with him, and then suddenly we were in love, practically living together...the n a year later we were engaged, and a year later we were married. Needless to say it was a shock not only to my system, but everyone around me!
All of that said, Quinn is VERY much how I was during the 9-month non-relationship. I had this wonderful guy who wanted to do all of these huge things for me but I kept him at arms length. In the end, that is what ended it, he got sick of all of my rules and wanted more than I was willing to give him. He actually got married shortly after we ended things.
I've seen a progression from the beginning to where I am now with your writing. I saw on your profile that you are mainly a reader and the only reason why you started writing was because you ran out of things to read (lol). I can tell that as the story progresses, so does your writing - you become more comfortable and confident, and it definitely shows, and it's great!
I am so much more a reader. I am kind of old school in the FF world, AC is so overwhelming that I think I missed quite a bit of stuff and now have a "to-read" list that I plan to start on once I finish Casual! I feel like I have literally read EVERYTHING out there.
Thank you for the compliment on my writing...I still struggle a bit with the confidence, especially when I start writing the tough stuff! I saw a noticeable change in my writing when I got a Beta - the chapter in NYC is when Mel came on board.
I love the characters and the progression of them. I love Quinn but dislike her at the same time. I feel like she should just give in to Nick already and just be HAPPY! He so obviously adores her, and you've hinted how he's basically shunned his past life of craziness to be with her (though he didn't realize it until recently), and it's clear she loves him or else she wouldn't be breaking every single rule she's set up for her 'casual sex' lifestyle. Gah!!! But what would a story be without all the dramz?
LOVE LOVE LOVE her columns! I think it's great how we learn more about her through her columns just as Nick is learning about her through the same venue. It's great how you keep her a mystery to us, where we discover more about her as the story progresses.
At times I have wondered myself how readers can find anything endearing about Quinn with her blindness and some of the crap that she pulls. She is so scared to let go! Nick in Casaul is a guy with warwounds from his past experiences, and he has had a checkered past with women. He has somewhat naturally fallen for Quinn, been guarded at times but pretty open about his feelings and where he stands. One of the funniest things to me about Quinn is that she never really had the casual-sex lifestyle...ot her than sleeping with the other guy from the gym very early in the story, she has been completely monogamous and only been with Nick. She hasn't even really dated since she met him either. We do need the dramz...and there is A LOT more to come, so stay tuned - it will come from a place you may not expect...
The columns are Quinn at her most transparent and vulnerable. It is where we get to see what she is thinking...lat er in the story, she makes confessions to people instead of just through her writing. She is aware that Nick sees it, and sends him messages through her writing in subtle ways...
I can't wait to read more of this, and I'll definitely throw in more of my thoughts/opinions. I was going to wait until i've read all that you've posted but I couldn't help myself! :)
I love it Darby. I'm happy I finally started reading it :) Congrats again! You deserve it love.
Thank you again...and please do let me know your thoughts! Hugs!
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Hey hun!
Congrats! You really deserve it because this stpry rocks and you have worked so hard on it! I am sad that we are only fourteen chappies away from the end though, that's a bit of a bummer.
It's not going to be the last we see of you though is it? Please write more because you are too talented to let it go to waste!
Thanks for mentioning me!
Amz
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Thanks, Amy :)
I will probably take a bit of a breather after I finish writing Casual, but I do have a couple of other projects in mind. One is to redo an old story that I wrote...I love the plot but I think I could do a lot more with it now. I also have a sequel to Casual in my mind, because I have a feeling that readers will want it - can't say why, but you will see what I mean. I also have another idea for a new story that I originally thought would be the #3 story in this series, but I don't want to do more than two. I think that the idea would do better on its own with new characters with different histories.
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aww yay for all the positive response so far.
I love the name Quinn. It's one of my favorite names for a girl. Just a random fact until I can think of questions that haven't already been asked. lol
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aww yay for all the positive response so far.
I love the name Quinn. It's one of my favorite names for a girl. Just a random fact until I can think of questions that haven't already been asked. lol
I know...makes me very excited!
Quinn is one of my favorite names too!!!
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okay here are a few quesitons for you Darby.
Can you tell us which chapter so far has bene the hardest one for you to write and why?
What has been your favorite part about the whole writing experience of this story so far?
If you could pick only one of your characters from this story to have their own spin off story, who would it be and why?
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YAY, more questions, thanks, Mare.
Can you tell us which chapter so far has bene the hardest one for you to write and why?
Probably the two chapters right after Vegas - I know I have talked about that part of the story a lot, but it was a turning point and significant to the direction of the story. After those events took place, I had to write Quinn in a totally different way than I had up to that point. And honestly, I did not like her very much during that time. It was also difficult for me make her redeemable after what had happened - I had to find a way to spin it where she wasn't just some manipulative bitch and make her come out of it looking human. I had to show that she did care for Nick, even though her way of showing it was not the greatest in those circumstances. I also had find an outlet for Nick's frustration where he didn't totally let her off the hook - which is why I love AJ in this story and what his conversations with Nick bring to the table. When I came up with the idea of Quinn writing the fairy tale, it really helped because it was a way for Quinn to show a softer side of herself without feeling like she had really admitted to anything. I am entering another challenging phase right now where I have transform a character into something very different from what they have been.
What has been your favorite part about the whole writing experience of this story so far?
It has definitely been connecting with other writers. I have betas and I have betaed for other people. It is amazing how you can motivate each other and how fleshing out your ideas with someone can you a better writer.
If you could pick only one of your characters from this story to have their own spin off story, who would it be and why?
Probably Riley...I have thought it would be fun to hook her and AJ up, I even considered doing a subplot with the two of them at one point. I prefer them as more of kindred spirits than sweeties. Her story could be interesting, a young girl trying to get her career started in the place that she has lived her entire life. I've also been thinking a lot about Courtney lately too after the last chapter; she's trying to "find" herself in a lot of ways. Both of these stories would be more original fiction than BSB fan fiction.
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I've heard such good things about this, I really need to sit down and read it!
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I've heard such good things about this, I really need to sit down and read it!
Thank you :)
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I know you've seen me in the Reviews section of this story. It's absolutely one of my favorites right now. I'm always excited to see that there's an update. I love the conflicted relationship between these two although I must admit, like others, I feel like smacking Quinn upside the head and saying "wth is wrong with you girl!?!" lol. Sometimes I thinks she's just plain :crazy:....but then again, what fun would that be to read? hehe...I love the way the story is written, I love the articles that she writes, how it applies to her current state of mind. I love how you add a song in the articles too, to help with the mood of the article. At this point, I just want her to say those 3 little words to him..before he goes on tour. But I'm sure you know what your doing..and keeping us in suspense of that moment I'm sure will pay off big. Keep up the great work...I love this story!
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I know you've seen me in the Reviews section of this story. It's absolutely one of my favorites right now. I'm always excited to see that there's an update. I love the conflicted relationship between these two although I must admit, like others, I feel like smacking Quinn upside the head and saying "wth is wrong with you girl!?!" lol. Sometimes I thinks she's just plain :crazy:....but then again, what fun would that be to read? hehe...I love the way the story is written, I love the articles that she writes, how it applies to her current state of mind. I love how you add a song in the articles too, to help with the mood of the article. At this point, I just want her to say those 3 little words to him..before he goes on tour. But I'm sure you know what your doing..and keeping us in suspense of that moment I'm sure will pay off big. Keep up the great work...I love this story!
Thank you so much!!! I know...Quinn is very frustrating, to me even and I created her. This story would be no fun to read if they were magically in love and drama-free!!!
Did you read the last chapter that I just posted? It is the last one before Nick leaves...I am guessing from what you said here that you haven't, so go check it out!!!
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Hey Darby,
okay back with some more questions lol
These questions are geared more to people who haven't read your story but are curious as to what it's about.
Who would you define as the lead character and why? (Quinn or Nick)
Is it told in third person or first person?
Do you see yourself writing a sequel?
If you could only classify it as one genre, which would it be? (Drama, romance, angst etc...)
Is there a villian in this one and if so who is it and what makes them so bad?
Do you enjoy ending your chapters with cliffhangers?
Generally how often do you find yourself updating?
:)
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Thanks for the questions, Mare!
Who would you define as the lead character and why? (Quinn or Nick)
In the early parts of the story I would say Quinn, however, Nick gets equal time later on in the story. So I would say there is a male and female lead.
Is it told in third person or first person?
The story is told in the third person, however, Quinn is a writer, so her columns appear throughout the story and they are written in first person.
Do you see yourself writing a sequel?
I've contemplated it...will I actually do it? Not sure.
If you could only classify it as one genre, which would it be? (Drama, romance, angst etc...)
That is tough...I think it has all of those elements. I hate calling it a romance although I am sure that is how a lot of people may classify it. It has a ton of drama and angst in it...and its not a mushy love story...its about two real people with issues trying to figure out how to function in an undefined, casual relationship.
Is there a villian in this one and if so who is it and what makes them so bad?
Other than Quinn - no...she is her own worst enemy...
Do you enjoy ending your chapters with cliffhangers?
Not particularly, sometimes that is just where the chips fall...
Generally how often do you find yourself updating?
Ideally, I would update weekly, however, realistically, I probably update every two weeks...
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Every two weeks is a good thing Darby, considering the amount of authors on AC who never update ever! (including me) lol
The whole column concept sounds like a great idea.
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yeah, the columns are great! Very insightful, and well integrated into the story. And yeah, every two weeks... I remember those days. *sigh*
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I'm up to Chapter 5 now and really enjoying it, been reading in work today and could hardly drag myself away to actually get my work done! It'll take some time, but I'll eventually get up to date :)
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Thanks, ladies :)
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Here's a little question for you on behalf of Valentine's Day. What would Quinn's idea of a perfect Valentine's Day present from Nick be?
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^ hahaha nothing? Cause that would imply some sort of commitment, and she might have to admit to being in a relationship. (That's just my guess. I'll let Darby answer the question now. ;D
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Well if she was thinking to herself and not verbalizing to anyone then? LOL
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OK...those of you who are caught up know that Quinn has received gifts, although somewhat ackwardly/uncomfortably from Nick...
That said, Quinn wouldn't want a tangible "gift" from Nick, but more something to do with time...maybe a weekend away someplace private where she can let go a bit? She seems to do better when there are no outside influences...a nd her and Nick are most happy when they are in their little bubble. If it was something tangible, the gifts that are high in sentimental value would mean the most to her (ie: the ring her Dad gave her for Christmas), not necessarily the most pricey things...
So, Kelly, you are right, in a way :)
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Argh! I had a quesiton for you that I wanted to post when I posted the Valentine's one and I figured, "Nah, i'll wait and do it separately," And of course now I can't remember what it was! lol
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Argh! I had a quesiton for you that I wanted to post when I posted the Valentine's one and I figured, "Nah, i'll wait and do it separately," And of course now I can't remember what it was! lol
Ha! That kind of thing happens to me ALL the time!
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I still can't remember what it was lol
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I remembered my question finally!
If you could pick one of your characters, besides Quinn or Nick to have a spin off story which one would it be and why?
You're probably thinking, I waited all this time for that? lmao
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I remembered my question finally!
If you could pick one of your characters, besides Quinn or Nick to have a spin off story which one would it be and why?
You're probably thinking, I waited all this time for that? lmao
Of course not...its a good question! At one time, I considered doing one about Riley, Quinn's assistant, it would be very "girl tries to make it big" and definitely original fiction. After a recent chapter, I thought about something similar with Courtney...she mentioned testing Quinn's "casual theory" and having very different results...that could be fun too, and again, it would be original fiction.
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Very cool. I thought you might pick Riley and lmao because I just realized that I asked you that question earlier on. Oh my gosh, I swear that I have no more memory. It's very very sad.
We are in the last few days of Casual month, so now's the time to ask any questions you can think of to Darby.
I ask everyone this question, but do you have a favorite quote or scene from your story? Anything you are particularly proud of?
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Very cool. I thought you might pick Riley and lmao because I just realized that I asked you that question earlier on. Oh my gosh, I swear that I have no more memory. It's very very sad.
We are in the last few days of Casual month, so now's the time to ask any questions you can think of to Darby.
I ask everyone this question, but do you have a favorite quote or scene from your story? Anything you are particularly proud of?
Ha - I didn't even realize that I had already answered that question Mare. I am sad that my month is almost over. I hope to update one more time before it is but that may be wishful thinking :o)...again, thank you!!!
It is really hard to pick a favorite scene or quote from Casual...every time I write a new chapter it becomes my favorite because the story is progressing and new things are happening. Right now, the last two chapters stick out in my mind...mostly because we are FINALLY really getting Nick's perspective and starting to see his issues. I love the chapter with Howie's wedding in it. I also am really proud fo the columns...one that sticks out in my mind is the one about about the thrill of the chase...that is one of my favorites...I really have fun with the columns. I will admit I am a little stuck on the one I am writing at the moment, which has never happened to me before.
Last call for questions!!!
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I'm glad you enjoyed your month and i'm also happy to see that you have updated while the month was going on.
Thanks for letting me feature you! :)
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I did enjoy it! Thanks for featuring me!!! I'm sad its over :'(
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aww lol I know, it's always so exciting the first week and such a bummer the last one.