tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post8381893702803666042..comments2024-03-06T08:35:34.964-07:00Comments on N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author: Plot Revenge:N. R. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-3010382396104574202011-03-29T21:17:35.210-06:002011-03-29T21:17:35.210-06:00I will do a lot of the schedule that I have, just ...I will do a lot of the schedule that I have, just none of the plots were the right letter to fit them in. Thanks for stopping by, Alex.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-58467038120687580662011-03-29T17:52:13.359-06:002011-03-29T17:52:13.359-06:00I think a lot of regular posts are going on hold d...I think a lot of regular posts are going on hold during the Challenge. I've still found a way to slip in the Fantastic Friday Writers and my upcoming movie posts though!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-58697419170432648492011-03-29T07:27:50.698-06:002011-03-29T07:27:50.698-06:00Hi Misha:
That is interesting. I wish you much suc...Hi Misha:<br />That is interesting. I wish you much success with your books.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-31046270876153905312011-03-29T04:47:25.247-06:002011-03-29T04:47:25.247-06:00My favorite revenge movie is V for Vendetta (it...My favorite revenge movie is V for Vendetta (it's so in the title.) <br /><br />What I loved about it was the fact that the reasons for the revenge unfolds in the telling of the story, instead of putting me through all the horrors V went through. <br /><br />Book 3 in the Doorways series will likely have a revenge subplot going, since something really bad is going to happen at the end of book two.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-84571563133113437602011-03-29T01:21:12.356-06:002011-03-29T01:21:12.356-06:00Thank you IB.
Hi Elliot, I didn't know S. Kin...Thank you IB.<br /><br />Hi Elliot, I didn't know S. King had a son who was writing. But I guess that makes sense since both parents are writers. Interesting.<br /><br />Hi Stephen, you are so right. When the revenge plot is done right it makes for a great read.<br /><br />Thank you all for dropping by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-13364892368470680722011-03-28T23:27:44.408-06:002011-03-28T23:27:44.408-06:00I like to have multiple confrontations. Perhaps th...I like to have multiple confrontations. Perhaps the protagonist can ein the first one. Or not. Both scenarios can work. But this build tension and conflict for each additional meeting until the final act.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-63501462799273795022011-03-28T20:18:37.821-06:002011-03-28T20:18:37.821-06:00...this post runs along the same lines with the no......this post runs along the same lines with the novel I recently finished reading,(and loved,) "Horns," by Joe Hill. Yeah...King's kid. Great book...reeks of vengeance.<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-3589542517690162882011-03-28T19:33:02.671-06:002011-03-28T19:33:02.671-06:00I like how you set up the strategy of revenge...er...I like how you set up the strategy of revenge...er, for writing, I mean. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-43527581071064217892011-03-28T18:31:43.941-06:002011-03-28T18:31:43.941-06:00Hi Golden, I haven't used revenge yet, you ne...Hi Golden, I haven't used revenge yet, you never know though.<br /><br />You're right, Debbie, there are times when it would be nice to take revenge, but I know my conscious won't let me.<br /><br />Oh, you bought the book, Melissa. Very nice. I'm learning a lot.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for coming by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-72951899020887979692011-03-28T17:17:27.510-06:002011-03-28T17:17:27.510-06:00I love a good revenge tale and I'm glad I boug...I love a good revenge tale and I'm glad I bought Tobias' book. You're right. It is worth every penny.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-39737736952017430762011-03-28T16:53:37.305-06:002011-03-28T16:53:37.305-06:00Revenge is always intriguing! Even if we don'...Revenge is always intriguing! Even if we don't act on it in our lives, we still feel that pull from time to time.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-30380056445184641772011-03-28T16:30:53.373-06:002011-03-28T16:30:53.373-06:00Interesting post!
I've never used revenge as ...Interesting post!<br /><br />I've never used revenge as the basis for a plot--but it does have its possibilities. I love reading stories that keep the tension high by setting characters against each other.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-85681209859664068942011-03-28T15:30:18.536-06:002011-03-28T15:30:18.536-06:00Sorry to hear that, Kay. I know how stressful deal...Sorry to hear that, Kay. I know how stressful dealing with a Hospice care situation can be.<br /><br />Hi Abby, I may have a revenge plot, but I haven't decided. The heroine would certainly be justified.<br /><br />Thank you both for dropping by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-72535458129663897832011-03-28T15:09:33.840-06:002011-03-28T15:09:33.840-06:00Great info Nancy! I don't have revenge planne...Great info Nancy! I don't have revenge planned as any of my plots or subplots... but I guess there could be a little bit of an underlying, tiny plot for one of my secondary characters now that I think about it..Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-67320219318966246792011-03-28T14:36:35.148-06:002011-03-28T14:36:35.148-06:00Nice blog. Now that we have Hospice care arranged...Nice blog. Now that we have Hospice care arranged for a friend, I'm looking forward to having time to read blogs again. [Did have to pull out of the AZ bit because of time restraints.]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115085533635353291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-64583469855444578202011-03-28T13:39:46.301-06:002011-03-28T13:39:46.301-06:00Thank you Summer.
NancyThank you Summer.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-16766457041384299572011-03-28T13:16:21.318-06:002011-03-28T13:16:21.318-06:00Revenge this is something I have not considered in...Revenge this is something I have not considered in my stories- HMM Thanks for the information- I can't wait to see what you come up with for A-ZSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-11684892475072103672011-03-28T10:13:53.891-06:002011-03-28T10:13:53.891-06:00I agree, Joanne. The book reminded me of The Sting...I agree, Joanne. The book reminded me of The Sting, so I can't claim credit this time, but in earlier post I came up with the movie.<br /><br />Hi Austin, I haven't seen Kill Bill, I guess it is too violent for my taste. I'm more of a happily ever after kind of person.<br /><br />That is true, Colene. The character's of the revenge plot have trouble with forgiveness.<br /><br />Thank you all for dropping by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-9900099875914010482011-03-28T09:09:55.265-06:002011-03-28T09:09:55.265-06:00Grr! I love the revenge moment! Where the characte...Grr! I love the revenge moment! Where the character can't let whatever go. They must fight! Love it. <br />Great stuff Nancy!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-1892769073546849612011-03-28T09:00:05.032-06:002011-03-28T09:00:05.032-06:00Ahhh... Sweet Revenge
My favorite revenge story i...Ahhh... Sweet Revenge<br /><br />My favorite revenge story is Kill Bill... and I do believe it follows all three points...<br /><br />Good luck on A-Z!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713870959347500414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-76184546400894544592011-03-28T07:09:14.623-06:002011-03-28T07:09:14.623-06:00Your plot post make a great reference for writing....Your plot post make a great reference for writing. Comparing the plot to a movie's gives a great visual, where we really "see" it in action.<br /><br />Good luck with April's A-Z!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-42035410739563568792011-03-28T06:21:54.700-06:002011-03-28T06:21:54.700-06:00Glad I could help, Tracy. Good luck.
NancyGlad I could help, Tracy. Good luck.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-22297202819061244482011-03-28T05:57:43.074-06:002011-03-28T05:57:43.074-06:00Oh, I'm going to have to go back and check out...Oh, I'm going to have to go back and check out the rest of the plot posts. I'm re-working my current WIP now and it might be helpful to know, in advance, which plot tactic I'm working with. I know it's not revenge, but now I kind of want to do a revenge story! :o)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-67203012609043617332011-03-28T04:27:44.172-06:002011-03-28T04:27:44.172-06:00Good point, Dawn. Thanks for sharing.
NancyGood point, Dawn. Thanks for sharing.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-55528060492247768352011-03-28T01:25:14.666-06:002011-03-28T01:25:14.666-06:00Ah, sweet revenge. Or not really sweet. I tend to ...Ah, sweet revenge. Or not really sweet. I tend to go for the anti-revenge, to point out that revenge often hurts people not originally involved. In my epic fantasy series, the villain is the one seeking revenge.<br /><br />Great blog post.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.com