That opening scene was one of the most difficult things I’ve written in all of Part Two because of the number of characters speaking. It plays so easily in my head ‘cause I have a TV screen going in my mind, but on paper it was a bitch. I hope it wasn’t too hard to follow.
I’ve felt really bad about Levi getting shafted for these past few chapters, but honestly, until he became part of the main group, there just wasn’t much for me to do with him. Now he’s been let in on the inner circle, however, so he should start appearing a bit more (if he survives). In fact, he has a fairly significant role in the next chapter.
I brought in Thad’s friend Raji because I wanted Gen to have someone to kind of bond with over magic and that, and she hasn’t really had anyone like that so far. She and Merri work together sometimes, but I felt it was important that she have someone who “gets” the spell stuff. There was Krysta, but they didn’t exactly seem like they would become BFF’s that easily. And then I thought it would be hilarious if Raji developed this huge crush on her and she wouldn’t know what to think. I do hope that wackiness will ensue come Part Three.
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"She wrapped evil around her like a large, evil Mexican serape."
Author Commentary
That opening scene was one of the most difficult things I’ve written in all of Part Two because of the number of characters speaking. It plays so easily in my head ‘cause I have a TV screen going in my mind, but on paper it was a bitch. I hope it wasn’t too hard to follow.
I’ve felt really bad about Levi getting shafted for these past few chapters, but honestly, until he became part of the main group, there just wasn’t much for me to do with him. Now he’s been let in on the inner circle, however, so he should start appearing a bit more (if he survives). In fact, he has a fairly significant role in the next chapter.
I brought in Thad’s friend Raji because I wanted Gen to have someone to kind of bond with over magic and that, and she hasn’t really had anyone like that so far. She and Merri work together sometimes, but I felt it was important that she have someone who “gets” the spell stuff. There was Krysta, but they didn’t exactly seem like they would become BFF’s that easily. And then I thought it would be hilarious if Raji developed this huge crush on her and she wouldn’t know what to think. I do hope that wackiness will ensue come Part Three.
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"She wrapped evil around her like a large, evil Mexican serape."