I once had a pet beta that was yellow whose name was Noodles. He tragically died by suffocation. He got trapped under a shell and couldn’t come up for air. A fish that drowned, situational irony.
Noodles fell so your young scientific mind could learn a valuable lesson: Life is often violent and disconcerting, filled with unexpected ironies. Hail Noodles, rest well in the depths.
Many suburbs appear bright and friendly on the outside only to conceal dangers and mysteries below the surface. So it is with the island our characters are heading toward -- outward beauty concealing something darker underneath. Yes, yes, Ridge Heights is but a metaphor for modern life. It will be done.
Ah, the name made famous by the great bard Shakespeare in Twelfth Night. The Countess Olivia. Beautiful. Unobtainable to many. A metaphor for love itself.
The story takes place on a hidden island off the coast of Northern Africa. So far hedgehogs have not appeared to be native to the island. However much of the island still lies unexplored…
This would bring Sawyer’s literary arc full circle. We named him after a literary character in Tom Sawyer. Now he could have a new character named after him!
Can I recommend that you read this aloud to make sure that the flow of the words matches the cadence you have in mind? Also - in point 3, you use a contraction (they’re) that felt jarring to my eye/ear. Throughout the rest of the letter, you avoid these contractions, and the use of it in point 3 seemed unintentional.
For a villain, I humbly submit, “The Dentist” as one who will tap into visceral discomforts.
All the best in your ongoing endeavors! I’m learning a lot from watching your process.
I once had a pet beta that was yellow whose name was Noodles. He tragically died by suffocation. He got trapped under a shell and couldn’t come up for air. A fish that drowned, situational irony.
Noodles fell so your young scientific mind could learn a valuable lesson: Life is often violent and disconcerting, filled with unexpected ironies. Hail Noodles, rest well in the depths.
Here’s 3 names I’d love to see!
1. Richmond - in honor of my dad’s middle name
2. Mary Elizabeth - my mom and gma’s name
3. Nyxi - my dogs name that I created from 3 of my favorite things
Nyxi. Hmm. Reminds me of the river Styx. I love it. Mythological hallowed ground.
Richmond. A powerful name. A name with WEIGHT. And gravitas.
Hmmmmm
Yassssssss!! Can’t wait to see one of em used down the line!
Thank you Mike for the feedback! I’m planning to read this aloud and I’m sure it’ll help with the process. Good thoughts!!
How about a lighthouse named after my childhood street, Ridge Heights?
Many suburbs appear bright and friendly on the outside only to conceal dangers and mysteries below the surface. So it is with the island our characters are heading toward -- outward beauty concealing something darker underneath. Yes, yes, Ridge Heights is but a metaphor for modern life. It will be done.
Use the name Olivia, or have someone own a cockatiel named Sterling🫰
Ah, the name made famous by the great bard Shakespeare in Twelfth Night. The Countess Olivia. Beautiful. Unobtainable to many. A metaphor for love itself.
I’ll see what I can do.
And I think you should try to use a hedgehog in the story...
The story takes place on a hidden island off the coast of Northern Africa. So far hedgehogs have not appeared to be native to the island. However much of the island still lies unexplored…
There ya go! They're hiding in a cave on the dark side of the island.😁
Kathryn is a good name. 😁
Agreed. I think I have a perfect character for that name...hmm...
Good or evil? 🤔
Aren’t all good characters a little bit evil and all evil characters a little bit good?
Possibly
I’m so excited about this project. It would be amazing to see Sawyer’s name show up in your story.
Oh man. I love that idea. I’ll see what I can do :-) but it would have to be a great brave fun and heroic character.
This would bring Sawyer’s literary arc full circle. We named him after a literary character in Tom Sawyer. Now he could have a new character named after him!
Can I recommend that you read this aloud to make sure that the flow of the words matches the cadence you have in mind? Also - in point 3, you use a contraction (they’re) that felt jarring to my eye/ear. Throughout the rest of the letter, you avoid these contractions, and the use of it in point 3 seemed unintentional.
For a villain, I humbly submit, “The Dentist” as one who will tap into visceral discomforts.
All the best in your ongoing endeavors! I’m learning a lot from watching your process.