tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post4290475351846389827..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: VEILED ROSE Read-Along: Chapter 6Anne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-16707969976102245112013-12-10T17:14:29.469-05:002013-12-10T17:14:29.469-05:001. I think that not being able to see her face was...1. I think that not being able to see her face was a wonderful way to keep us interested. It makes us go "Why /does/ she keep her face covered?" the whole way through.<br /><br />2. Ah... I think that, since for most of my characters I frequently forget what they look like, it wouldn't change much.<br /><br />3. Her Dream.<br /><br />4. I had guessed... what station he was, but when it came to the point where he... I was surprised there. I think I said something along the lines of "Oh, no. No, no, no, she wouldn't /do/ that! I actually liked him!" I had half a mind to knock him over the head with his own beanpole.<br /><br />5. He’d long since decided that his cousin was a few turrets short of a castle, but this was erratic behavior even for Leo.<br /><br />Kira Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068911623966107135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-52735739653511963342013-12-09T22:06:05.217-05:002013-12-09T22:06:05.217-05:001. I found it extremely frustrating not being able...1. I found it extremely frustrating not being able to see her face. It wasn't so much that you never described it as much as that you taunted us with the mystery. But it was also intriguing as it kept me guessing. <br /><br />2. Actually, I often forget to describe my characters and have to do that during the re-read. I know what they look like but rarely use that to define them unless something about their appearance is special, such as a little girl in the story I'm writing whose magic golden hair aids in my plot. <br /><br />4. I actually hadn't realized that this was a secret up to now. As I came here directly from Heartless I knew who/what Leo was. Therru Ghiblihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098040947163940991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-60233077192642406622013-12-09T10:11:17.319-05:002013-12-09T10:11:17.319-05:00LOL! Hannah, I'd never thought about the post ...LOL! Hannah, I'd never thought about the post office motto! That's hilarious! So intrigued by your Cinderella premise. God bless.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-10649445248634589352013-12-08T17:05:32.746-05:002013-12-08T17:05:32.746-05:001. I didn't mind not seeing Rose Red's fac...1. I didn't mind not seeing Rose Red's face. I can' remember what my thoughts on it were exactly, because I was reading it so fast. And I already knew what she was, because I'd read the back summary of the next book. <br /><br />2. I think it can be easy to define someone merely through appearance. But I hope most of my characters are fairly strong without their looks. As a matter of fact, one of my Cinderella stories (as you know) deals with a girl who is entirely invisible!<br /><br />3. Though she didn't know to fear the Dream, she was smart enough to not trust it, and thus "princess" could not have sounded fair.<br /><br />4. I'm pretty sure I knew who Leo was. But that could also be because I knew who the next book was about. My grammie was surprised when I read the book to her, though.<br /><br />5. "Is it a kind o' snake?"<br />"What?"<br />"The alger-bruh."<br /><br />"Not fer bandits, ner fer bears, nor even for the mountain monster." (I love this spoof on the postal service's motto.)<br /><br />Oh, by the way, I shared about the read-along again on Friday. <br />http://williamshsj.blogspot.com/2013/12/snow-and-fun.htmlHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-70304806970913556732013-12-07T22:50:54.252-05:002013-12-07T22:50:54.252-05:00You mentioned how Heartless started off as just a ...You mentioned how Heartless started off as just a short story - when did you decide you wanted to explore the Goldstone Woods world more and write more stories within the setting?<br /><br />-<br /><br />1. I find it intriguing. I like the bit of mystery, how it keeps you wondering and yet lets you focus more on her character itself without her appearance so much.<br /><br />5. Favorite bit: "Bloodbiter's Wrath lay ready at his side, and he thought himself something of a bandit prince, ready to do or die for the cause of freedom, or at least for an academics-free summer"<br /><br />As well as Rose's "the alger-bruh" - that one cracked me up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13684809766255483648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-76132210688154795042013-12-07T20:32:08.044-05:002013-12-07T20:32:08.044-05:00If you wrote this script I would love it if there ...If you wrote this script I would love it if there was o movie of the Tales of Goldstone wood:)<br /><br />JemmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53774521221216249212013-12-07T19:18:55.069-05:002013-12-07T19:18:55.069-05:00Questions!
When did Goldstone Wood begin to form...Questions! <br /><br />When did Goldstone Wood begin to form in your mind? How?<br /><br />How long have you been writing? Have you always been a storyteller? <br /><br />How many books until Rose Red's book? I'm DYING for SOMEONE (no spoilers!) to realize how amazing and adorable she is. :)<br /><br />What are Book 8 and 9 about? You've briefly mentioned them and I'm so curious! :)<br /><br />Why did you choose to make HEARTLESS your debut novel? I mean, since most of your other novels take place before the Dragon was killed, why did you decide to put the story of how the Dragon was defeated first?<br /><br />Sorry for all the questions. :)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-37581704953399372882013-12-07T19:04:41.478-05:002013-12-07T19:04:41.478-05:001. I found it frustrating. :) I wanted to know wha...1. I found it frustrating. :) I wanted to know what she looked like so badly! What was she hiding under that veil? <br /><br />2. For the story I'm currently writing, it WOULD NOT WORK to have no faces. Since it's my Cinderella story, Anne Elisabeth will soon find out why! :) But I think it would be an interesting twist on any of my previous novels. :)<br /><br />3. Creepy dreams. Seriously. If I dreamed about the Dragon calling me "Princess" every night, I would totally freak out if someone in real life called me "Princess."<br /><br />4. I knew who he was before I started reading because I read the back of...another book in the series. :)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-76811000140695107662013-12-07T16:11:11.140-05:002013-12-07T16:11:11.140-05:001. I think I like her about the same. I think Rose...1. I think I like her about the same. I think Rose Red even said she didn't know what she looked like.<br /><br />3. She doesn't like it when the Dream calls her princess.<br /><br />4. I think I knew who he was.<br /><br />5. He'd long since decided that his cousin was a few turrets short of a castle, but this was erratic behavior even for Leo. -pg. 68<br /><br />"What did I say?" he inquired of the salt shaker. But the salt shaker would venture no opinion. -pg. 69<br /><br />"Who sees me? The alger-bruh?" -pg. 70<br /><br /><br />Caitlyn<br /><br /><br />I think you missed a couple of my questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-4334862078371895882013-12-07T15:30:18.556-05:002013-12-07T15:30:18.556-05:001. The first time I read Veiled Rose, my mother a...1. The first time I read Veiled Rose, my mother actually read it aloud to me. So, the inclusion of Rosie's veils was a wonderful touch and generated lots of discussion between us. Interestingly, she is not a fantasy reader but loved Veiled Rose, and we had disagreeing viewpoints about what lay beneath the veil. It was such fun to discover who had guessed correctly.<br /><br />2. Such an interesting question. Being blind, physical descriptions don't resonate as much with me, but I feel pressured to include them since readers, (particularly children and young adults), are so visually oriented. I don't remember off the top of my head, but I don't think I ever described the protagonist's in my first book, (although I did describe the villainness in great detail). I try to stick with limited descriptions and focus on character traits as much as possible. Sometimes, I worry that my visual descriptions are cliched since I have to rely on things I've heard. As an example, people say the phrase "ice-blue eyes" is overused, but I associate the color blue with ice, (I was given a piece to feel once when someone was trying to explain blue to me), and that image has stuck in my mind. So, if I describe a coldhearted character as having "ice-blue eyes," it seems the most fitting description to me.<br /><br />Phew! More info than you wanted to know, I'm sure!<br /><br />Ms. Heather: I loved your question above.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-24977967155400264862013-12-07T13:24:45.903-05:002013-12-07T13:24:45.903-05:001. It was far more intriguing not being able to se...1. It was far more intriguing not being able to see Rose Red's face. I think it made the book that much better.<br /><br />3. One, the Dream called her princess. Two, she possibly knew who she really was. Either one or the other. Perhaps a mixture of the two.<br /><br />4. I have such a nasty habit of reading ahead of myself in a book and so I already knew who Leo was. I do this most of the time because I'm dying to know something. I'm thinking I would've caught on early, but am not sure.<br /><br />5. ""What did I say?" he inquired of the salt shaker. But the salt shaker would venture no opinion."<br />pg. 69<br /><br /><br />Question:<br />A lot of modern media portrays dreams as being always good and something to strive for. They say to follow your heart and such. Which isn't always right. I was wondering what gave you the idea for the Lady of Dreams Realized since it seems to be in opposition to the culture. Or to Disney at least. :)<br /><br />And for those reading this, no, I'm not saying dreams are bad. They're fine and sometimes good. But this whole following your heart gig is not always good. Your heart can easily lead you astray.<br /><br />- HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-59045186630258492672013-12-07T12:40:16.291-05:002013-12-07T12:40:16.291-05:00Ok, I guess your answer for why people hate Una do...Ok, I guess your answer for why people hate Una does make sense . . . but I, personally, don't feel that way. She is all that you said she is, but I like the change from the normal heroines. And her personality and faults make me feel like I could almost be her, and she could almost be me. I get a bit of that feeling from a lot of your books and characters, and I think that's part of why I like them so much, but it's never been as strong in later books as it was with Una and Heartless. <br /><br />Also, yay for seeing more of the Dragon's sister! I have been pretty curious about her.<br /><br />1. More, I think. I wouldn't be so intrigued and curious if I knew what she looked like.<br />2. Hmm . . . I have several current protagonists at the moment. For some of them (Pansy, Hunter, Dustin, Rachelle) their appearance doesn't really matter that much, so there probably wouldn't be a change. For others, like Gwen, Nightshade, and Dea Alyron and Aleta, their appearance does affect things in the story, so certain elements of their stories/personalities wouldn't make sense or would not work anymore, I'm not sure what I'd do.<br />3. Because the Dream calls her a princess and so it has a bad connotation for her.<br />4. I don't think I'd quite guessed it at this point, though I might've suspected he was someone important. I believe I missed one of the most obvious clues the first time around.Sarah Penningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377945004067760298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-80048591258803648632013-12-07T10:01:30.653-05:002013-12-07T10:01:30.653-05:003) I know why... But it might be a spoiler.3) I know why... But it might be a spoiler.Bookishqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815467506294547118noreply@blogger.com