Monday 6 February 2012

I'm Hearing Voices blogfest - part 1



It's time for the "I'm Hearing Voices" blogfest to begin, and Day 1's task is as follows:

February 6th - Monday: Characters on the couch: Have one of your characters answer the following questions (to make this work to your benefit, choose a character who is the hardest for you to write :) Max 250 words (Not including the questions—only the answers).

I'm interviewing my character Mason, from my unfinished work JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE (which began as a Chrysalis Experiment short story).

1. What is your biggest vulnerability? Do others know this or is it a secret?
My biggest vulnerability is that I'm not Superman, or whatever superhero it was that had the power of invincibility. Every time I go outside there's a chance I won't come back (or that I'll get bitten by a banshee and bring that back). I'm happy to keep this a secret. Why panic people more than necessary?

2. What do people believe about you that is false?
They believe I've always got an answer for every question. I'm good at thinking of ideas on the spot. Even if they're crap ideas. But most of us are still alive, so they can't be entirely crap I guess. Still, it's stressful always being looked to for answers when you know you're nothing but a lucky juggler.

3. What would your best friend say is your fatal flaw? Why?
She'd probably say my sheer arrogance and recklessness is my biggest flaw. She's always begging me to be careful. She doesn't realise, of course, that my being more careful could get us all killed.

4. What would the same friend say is your one redeeming quality? Why?
I'm guessing she'd go with the happy accident that is my unwavering good fortune, since I'm still alive and all (and how sad is it that I can legitimately call it good fortune? It's a twisted world, my friend).

5. What do you want most? What will you do to get it?
I want to live in a world where banshees are the figment of some author's imagination and I'm just some lowly bartender or something. As for how I'll get it...well, I guess I could beg you to rewrite this damn story?
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24 comments:

  1. Kyra Lennon6 February 2012 at 21:26

    Haha, excellent! Through Mason, I am very intrigued by your story - great stuff!

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  2. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 21:35

    Great flaws! And, banshees?! Tell me more. :)

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  3. Cristina6 February 2012 at 21:43

    I love that last answer. This is so intriguing. You definitely left me wanting more about Mason and the world he lives in :)

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  4. Anonymous7 February 2012 at 01:05

    Great answers. Gives a good clue about character and backstory. These entries are all so good!

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  5. Emily R. King7 February 2012 at 01:22

    Strong voice! Not being Superman is my flaw, too. : )

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  6. Cassie Mae7 February 2012 at 01:38

    What an amazing voice you've got here! Mason sounds like someone I totally want to read about. :)

    Great!!!

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  7. Hope Roberson7 February 2012 at 03:13

    Fantastic voice! I would love to follow this character!!

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  8. Lara Schiffbauer7 February 2012 at 03:32

    I love the real-ness that you give to Mason. I can practically see him sitting in a chair, having a television interview, or at the therapists or something!

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  9. Sara7 February 2012 at 05:06

    I love that he owns up to being more lucky than great at coming up with ideas. He sounds like a great cross between arrogant and charismatic, that you would want in a leader

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  10. Angela Cothran7 February 2012 at 05:07

    Trisha--Banshees? How cool is that! I loved Masons voice. He felt very real to me.

    And I thought I was already following you. Sorry, I'm a weirdo sometimes.

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  11. Leigh Covington7 February 2012 at 05:28

    Oooh, Banshees! I haven't read anything with banshees forever! Sounds awesome! And Mason sounds so cool! Love this!

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  12. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy7 February 2012 at 05:51

    Ha, Mason sounds great. Fantastic voice too.

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  13. Trisha7 February 2012 at 08:16

    Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed the interview! This story isn't finished yet, but it's on my "to do" list :)

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  14. MSBjaneB7 February 2012 at 11:10

    I love the lucky juggler line!

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  15. julie fedderson7 February 2012 at 12:12

    You had me at banshees.

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  16. Miranda Hardy7 February 2012 at 15:32

    Mason sounds quite intriguing and I love the banshee aspect. Very interesting.

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  17. dolorah7 February 2012 at 15:43

    I have a special fondness for banshee's. And Byronic Hero's.

    ......dhole

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  18. Sari Webb7 February 2012 at 17:39

    Poor Mason, so tortured by his author! This sounds like the kinda story I like to read. :)

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  19. Tasha Seegmiller8 February 2012 at 01:09

    Whoa, being careful could get them killed? Great job! I really enjoyed this - new follower :)

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  20. Unknown8 February 2012 at 04:38

    LOL. I loved the response to number one! I also like his response to number 5, if only banshees were only the imagination of some author!

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  21. Hywela Lyn8 February 2012 at 05:26

    Such an interesting character - and I just love his answer to the last question!

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  22. Trisha8 February 2012 at 08:05

    Thank you everyone for your comments! I'm slowly (very slowly) working my way around all the other blogs. There are so many :O

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  23. Anonymous8 February 2012 at 16:43

    He's certainly an intriguing character. Makes me want to know more.

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  24. Carol Kilgore9 February 2012 at 22:53

    Mason has quite a weight on his shoulders.

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