I have some ideas I’m working on for my upcoming series Valentine R, which is a sequel to the Valentine series. I’m thinking of making some changes to Veronica Entienne, … Continue reading Valentine R: A Preview for Pride Month
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Writers, Characters and the Gender Debate
There’s a stereotype among writers when it comes to gender. Female writers should write for women and only create strong female characters. male writers should write for men and only … Continue reading Writers, Characters and the Gender Debate
Biologicals…2?
The universe of Our Lady of Righteous Rage is growing and expanding. There are a few new characters and some characters that didn’t get the attention they deserved, but are … Continue reading Biologicals…2?
Party of One
Hello! I wanted to share a piece of fiction I’m working on. Enjoy! “Michaels! Party of one!” I cringed at the sound of the hostess’s voice, announcing to the rest … Continue reading Party of One
Using Symbolism In Your Writing
Writers use a variety of literary devices in their work. One such device is symbolism: using words, people, locations or ideas to represent something other than their obvious meaning. Symbols … Continue reading Using Symbolism In Your Writing
Aidan Didn’t Keep It To Himself (And I’m So Glad He Didn’t)
Hello, there! It’s me, Ebunnygirl: your friendly neighborhood guest blogger on Woolaston Entertainment. 2020 has been nothing short of a dumpster fire, and while I’m ready for it to come … Continue reading Aidan Didn’t Keep It To Himself (And I’m So Glad He Didn’t)
Every Hero Needs A Handicap
Did you ever read the story of Achilles? He was one of the greatest warriors in Greek mythology. He fought against the Trojans in the Trojan War. His one weakness … Continue reading Every Hero Needs A Handicap
To Censor or Not Censor: The Difference Between The Two Versions of “Our Lady”
Before 2015, I only had two series in publication: Fortune’s Wing and Valentine. I finally decided to publish the idea I had been thinking about for years. Our Lady of … Continue reading To Censor or Not Censor: The Difference Between The Two Versions of “Our Lady”
Teenagers Saving the World…and doing teenage stuff
The young heroes of Fortune’s Wing have a lot on their plate. They have to battle monsters and sorcerers, protect one another from harm, and save the world. But they’re still in high … Continue reading Teenagers Saving the World…and doing teenage stuff
Last Lines and Last Impressions
Some writers feel the first line is the most difficult line to write. Personally, I think it’s the last line. The ending. The finale. Once you get started writing a story, sometimes, the flow is so effortless the story seems to write itself. Then, you reach the conclusion, and everything that has occurred has to be tied up nice and neat with a little bow. Or not. You can do that, too.
How should your story end? With a twist? An explosion? A murder? Should it be happy or sad? Idealistic or realistic? Will the story end with a statement, or a line of dialogue? Some writers will say you should never end with dialogue. My suggestion? Do whatever you feel is best for your story. One of my personal favorite ‘last lines’ comes from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby: So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
Here’s a few of my ‘last lines’.
The two of them began to laugh, as the morning continued.
The Witch of Fulton Lane seems to have a happy ending, right? I’m not going to give the ending away here, but this last line comes across as a pleasant one.
We will be okay.”
It seems fitting that Fortune Oyama, the main character in the Fortune’s Wing series, gets to have the last line in Fortune’s Wing: Flies Again. I’m including this line because it doesn’t indicate how the story ended. This could be a positive ending or a negative one. Maybe he saved the world, and maybe he didn’t. Or, maybe he changed it. The only way to know, is to read the story!
And as Nick and I harmonized the opening verse to Come For the Wake, Stay for the Funeral, I thought, this is our moment; this is our time, and nothing can stop us now…
Yes, it’s long, but it’s a fitting end to a great story (and I’m not just saying that because I wrote it). There are many elements in Our Lady of Righteous Rage. The story deals with a group of friends growing up and starting a band and a business together. They deal with crossing the line between childhood and adulthood, divorce, uncertainty, self-esteem (and a lack of it). The last line is a reflection of a long struggle to achieve a much desired goal.
As a writer, you don’t want to leave your reader with a disappointing ending. But the ending needs to fit the story. So if it needs to be sad, make it sad. If you want to end with dialogue, do it. Give your story the ending you feel it needs.
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