tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post2749219283168352889..comments2024-03-26T12:40:12.966-07:00Comments on Mirka Muse: Mixed LegacyMirka Breenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-56555909090920508912014-02-04T02:14:29.633-08:002014-02-04T02:14:29.633-08:00That's a fancy term to use for our characters&...That's a fancy term to use for our characters' flaws! "a mixed legacy" You always make me think deeply, Mirka.Tina Chohttp://www.tinamcho.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-37205443056765684382014-02-03T07:26:03.909-08:002014-02-03T07:26:03.909-08:00"Illuminating Characters since…" I like..."Illuminating Characters since…" I like that ! A character with a mixed legacy is more relatable and thus will resonate with the reader more deeply. Great post, Mirka!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-75541936886583592492014-01-31T11:09:46.230-08:002014-01-31T11:09:46.230-08:00Great post:)Great post:)theartofpurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540540687204124967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-84833013145119799042014-01-30T13:15:40.408-08:002014-01-30T13:15:40.408-08:00I think it's especially fascinating to give vi...I think it's especially fascinating to give villains a mixed legacy. If we can feel for and understand the villain, that's powerful. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-84876237452177773902014-01-29T15:06:55.721-08:002014-01-29T15:06:55.721-08:00That's a great challenge, Mirka! I'm sure ...That's a great challenge, Mirka! I'm sure your characters and stories will be better for it. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-26992759557446477032014-01-29T07:16:03.433-08:002014-01-29T07:16:03.433-08:00Mixed legacy pretty much sums up...well, everyone....Mixed legacy pretty much sums up...well, everyone. :). Now I'd like mine mixed with chocolate chips and caramel, maybe some almonds too. That Snidely Whiplash photo brings back many fond memories. Thanks.Johnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042379175433349768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-53254882604605361422014-01-28T17:19:31.995-08:002014-01-28T17:19:31.995-08:00Characters that are all "good" or all &q...Characters that are all "good" or all "bad" definitely aren't as interesting (or illuminating) as those "gray" heroes or heroines who have faults just like ours. I love Leandra's idea for your log line! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-11750353229483630462014-01-28T15:47:38.968-08:002014-01-28T15:47:38.968-08:00Yes, a very worthy challenge to have!Yes, a very worthy challenge to have!Marcia Strykowskihttp://www.marciastrykowski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-3310324283748295242014-01-28T14:04:44.140-08:002014-01-28T14:04:44.140-08:00"mixed legacy" lol-- not sure if that..."mixed legacy" lol-- not sure if that's what I'd like on my obituary!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-21493644681564721552014-01-28T11:09:06.938-08:002014-01-28T11:09:06.938-08:00Can I hire you as my PR person, Leandra? ;)Can I hire you as my PR person, Leandra? ;)Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-5845272899676339002014-01-28T09:24:04.011-08:002014-01-28T09:24:04.011-08:00I do have trouble sometimes 'upping the stakes...I do have trouble sometimes 'upping the stakes'. And like Claudine, I like your 'keeping characters illuminating' advice! You could use that for a log line under your name. Mirka Muse: Illuminating Characters since... =)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-78474675207303126712014-01-28T08:34:13.935-08:002014-01-28T08:34:13.935-08:00Vijaya, that is so true!
Mirka, I'm working...Vijaya, that is so true! <br /><br />Mirka, I'm working on revisions for my latest WIP and I'm also trying to make sure my characters have just the right blend of both good and evil. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-62064897219664141852014-01-28T08:05:15.801-08:002014-01-28T08:05:15.801-08:00Amen! The saints too struggled mightily with their...Amen! The saints too struggled mightily with their faults ... Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-48383311210177822592014-01-28T06:29:45.074-08:002014-01-28T06:29:45.074-08:00Mirka, I like the way you phrased it: to keep our ...Mirka, I like the way you phrased it: to keep our characters illuminating. That is what I hope to do for mine, too.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.com