tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post5786849974403888906..comments2017-02-20T21:50:08.942-06:00Comments on Irly Scribblings of David J Hartung: Crook Q Part 3David J Hartunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-18159236915627787982013-02-01T16:11:18.413-06:002013-02-01T16:11:18.413-06:00Testing message back!Testing message back!David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-93993642757073142013-02-01T16:10:25.592-06:002013-02-01T16:10:25.592-06:00Test message Test message Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274929147261755369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-65852248085329174432013-01-20T20:51:49.486-06:002013-01-20T20:51:49.486-06:00*is very happy David's dad read her book* :D*is very happy David's dad read her book* :DRoad to Grinnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882179150281852324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-42908083051278145082013-01-20T20:14:32.245-06:002013-01-20T20:14:32.245-06:00I read Red Rain today. I is quite good. Very eng...I read Red Rain today. I is quite good. Very engaging. <br /><br />I will now continue through this story. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274929147261755369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-51924991801273303012013-01-19T21:03:45.429-06:002013-01-19T21:03:45.429-06:00Yes, to get the full effect and truly understand w...Yes, to get the full effect and truly understand what is going on, you should read Red Rain first. It'll take you like 2 hours and make this far more understandable.David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-30751549123368837602013-01-19T20:44:37.307-06:002013-01-19T20:44:37.307-06:00Do I need to read Red Rain before reading this se...Do I need to read Red Rain before reading this sequel ? I am sure it would be better , but will the sequel stand on its own ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274929147261755369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-81180349639423088302012-07-06T17:35:48.596-05:002012-07-06T17:35:48.596-05:00I apologize for not replying to this earlier! I a...I apologize for not replying to this earlier! I actually have it saved for future study. As we've discussed, my characterization methods are based on plot and the writing style. Capturing my characters' personalities primarily by dialog wasn't an intentional decision; it was a natural reflection of the minimalist, script-like writing style I was trying to assume. So this assessment of yours really helps me see how it comes off to a reader, so it will be very helpful to me as I refine my style (or if I attempt to do this style again).Road to Grinnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882179150281852324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-19609318379897849172012-06-14T11:45:02.103-05:002012-06-14T11:45:02.103-05:00Basically, the question is how well my characteriz...Basically, the question is how well my characterization methods can match yours, and also if I can approximate the balance of depth and one-dimensional nature in your characters. Some of your characters are, deliberately, one-dimensional, such as Ambrose or Mr. Dass. Some are two-dimensional, such as Nic or Mr. Sardis. Some are 3-D, like Philli and Dr. Smyrna. A Hansen-like character, then, is defined by the following:<br />A particular number of dimensions based on their role in the story which is directly proportional to their time "on screen." Ambrose shows up once = one dimensional. Nic, Cea, Sardis, show up a few times, they get two dimensions. Philli, Smyrna, lot of screen-time, lot of dimensions. There are no enigmatic characters who only show up once.<br />Secondly, a Hansen-like character is described primarily through indirect characterization, particularly by dialogue as compared to by action. Even when a character's actions are in the lime light, it is their words that are used primarily to describe them. For example, in one of Dr. Nic's scenes on Mars, he rather roughly orders Philli to exit the 30's wing. His words are the primary medium of explanation, words like "snapped" and "growled," as opposed to slamming doors, pounding his fist, throwing back his head, or shooting dark glares.<br />Finally, a Hansen-like character has a bearing in reality that allows you accept the character at face-value. Such characters do not have to be hyper-analyzed by the readers to discern their motivations. You know a Hansenesque character like you know a normal person. You either know them only as an acquaintance, and so only remember their one important characteristic (like I would remember Dieki, for instance. He's the computer genius), or you know them very well, and so remember many characteristics (like one knows their best friend).<br />While many of these aspects of character are universal to character-studies, it is the particular blend and balance that creates a Hansen-like character.David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-61130277751683867912012-06-14T11:07:38.277-05:002012-06-14T11:07:38.277-05:00Okay, humor me - how are you defining "Hansen...Okay, humor me - how are you defining "Hansen-like" characters? I'm extremely curious, since I have no idea how to define my own characters...Road to Grinnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882179150281852324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-87381336558096299752012-06-14T09:44:03.064-05:002012-06-14T09:44:03.064-05:00I love making people wait when they think they can...I love making people wait when they think they can't, hahahah. Those two I think will be my test to see if I can create Hansen-like characters or not.David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-9201761113898423952012-06-14T09:43:02.352-05:002012-06-14T09:43:02.352-05:00Glad you like 'em... perhaps you will like the...Glad you like 'em... perhaps you will like the new direction in Part 4? It's out, you know =]David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-22258801147158634702012-06-14T05:58:25.858-05:002012-06-14T05:58:25.858-05:00I like it, Reiyen! It definitely had a couple of ...I like it, Reiyen! It definitely had a couple of unexpected twists. Q's reaction, the new characters, and why John and Dowe are going to tell their story anyway. I can't wait for part 4.GodsPianisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567617245525420494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-78744343377636136802012-06-13T23:28:08.617-05:002012-06-13T23:28:08.617-05:00I rather like them, and I am quite curious as to w...I rather like them, and I am quite curious as to where you will take them. It was a good "unexpected." :)<br /><br />I'll have you know I'm desperate for part 4...Road to Grinnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882179150281852324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-47212872982895032112012-06-13T23:23:44.081-05:002012-06-13T23:23:44.081-05:00I hope you will pardon the new characters, Lady Ha...I hope you will pardon the new characters, Lady Hansen, and indeed, this scene surprised me a bit, but I think with my crazy plot-string yanking that will be coming it will make some more sense. It is really included for a deeper metaphorical meaning that I wanted to keep, even if these two do not make sense.<br />And by the way... they may not be quite as new as you think. Nearly so... but they tie back to the original a little bit as well =]David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-54668791014104353812012-06-13T23:23:11.418-05:002012-06-13T23:23:11.418-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.David J Hartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10027709208881295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8820541781055558345.post-4552661580018750692012-06-13T22:21:18.784-05:002012-06-13T22:21:18.784-05:00That was unexpected. Both Q's reaction and th...That was unexpected. Both Q's reaction and the new characters.<br /><br />I'm hoping we hear Q's story eventually. :DRoad to Grinnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882179150281852324noreply@blogger.com