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Let's All Write A Fantasy Novel Together

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Oct 9, 2013

If you hang out on Tawkers, you're probably a Ross Dittman fan. But did you know that in addition to making us laugh from the forum, he loves writing in the fantasy genre? So Ross has agreed to lead us all in a collective Tawkers fantasy novel drafting session. So bring your dragons, wizards and books of spells, because we are about to escape reality, Tawkers style!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

Mr. Dittman I presume?

ross dittman · 1:05 AM

Hi.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

What's up my friend?! I didn't realize you were Satan (as indicated by your profile)

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“nice to actually get Satan and an angel in the same room,Tawking to each other :-)”

ross dittman · 1:05 AM

That made me laugh, so i put it up.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

was thionking the same thing, Lucy!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

made me laugh too

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

OK so here's our grand plan this evening -you're going to teach Lucy and me (and anyone else who comes) about fantasy novels

ross dittman · 1:06 AM

With that compliment you seem like the angel Lucy.

ross dittman · 1:07 AM

Okay. Whaere do you want to start? Characters, setting, plot?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

Let

ross dittman · 1:07 AM

or plot

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

let's start by defining the genre. how does fantasy differentiate from sci-fi? and where do DC and Marvel superheroes fit in?

ross dittman · 1:08 AM

Fantasy is described as sword and horse, where as sci-fi is described as ship and laser.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

from those descriptions, they each seem equally plausible

ross dittman · 1:09 AM

Super heroes are in their own genre by now, but depending on how they get their powers can be either urban fantasy or urban sci-fi.

ross dittman · 1:09 AM

urban meaning modern.

ross dittman · 1:09 AM

day times.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

OK -so since fantasy is more sword and horse, does it breed its culture from the medieval era? knights, and chivalry, king arthur and the like?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

I mean, Game of Thrones and LOTR certainly fit that bill.

ross dittman · 1:12 AM

Most fantasy novels do that, but publishing companies are becoming more accepting of different settings. I've heard of books that's based on ancient arabian cultures. You're creating your own world, so you can do it about any time and place.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:12 AM

ahh, so more of a trend rather than a rule?

ross dittman · 1:12 AM

Yep.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

Speaking of Game Of Thrones and Lord Of The Rings, and maybe mentioning Harry Potter, is this the golden age for fantasy?

ross dittman · 1:14 AM

Fantasy was really popular during the eighties, and took a big dip in the nineties, but it's regaining its legs.

ross dittman · 1:14 AM

It seems like its on an upward spiral.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:14 AM

OK -so growing up which one made you passionate about the genre?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:14 AM

ones

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:15 AM

and I'm trying to remember some 80's fantasies. does Weird Science count?

ross dittman · 1:15 AM

When I was a kid Harry Potter was a big influence, but as I've grown up I've found authors like teryy pratchett, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Butcher, Brandons Sanderson, Dan Wells and others.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

so there's the mass audience awareness of fantasy, but then there is a serious literary world, right?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“How about Ghostbusters does that count?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

it counts as hilarious

ross dittman · 1:17 AM

I mean in economic terms. The seventies and eighties were great times to make money with books.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:17 AM

ahh

ross dittman · 1:17 AM

Ghost Busters Does count. I don't know what weird science is.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:17 AM

see even tho it's called let's write a fantasy NOVEL, I'm thinking movies. I'm not very bright.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:18 AM

weird science was a stupid but hilarious teenage movie in the 80s

ross dittman · 1:18 AM

Ghost Busters is a mix between sci fi and fantasy, shich is hard to pull off. It's okay Jordan we're all dumb sometimes.

ross dittman · 1:18 AM

which

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:18 AM

OK -so let's get into the actual storytelling in the genre.

ross dittman · 1:19 AM

★ Spotlighted from Suzanne Whang

“Hi, Satan. I'm no sci-fi or fantasy expert, but I'm wondering why there don't seem to be many novels where the protagonist is female. I finally watched all 8 Harry Potter movies, and I kept thinking they should all be called "Hermione Granger..."”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:19 AM

but first, where's the ladies at?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

actually, the golden compass has a female protagonist. big book and movie.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

★ Spotlighted from Suzanne Whang

“Was it good?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

yes - very

ross dittman · 1:21 AM

Brandon Sanderson has a female Protagonist is his Mist born Novels. Fantasy novels are in Tolkeins shadow, and his novel were bromances with very few women.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

and actually, Game Of Thrones has a whole lot of badass women!

ross dittman · 1:22 AM

Fantasy novels usually focus on emotions, whereas movies focus on visual aspects like fight scenes.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

so - let's say we were going to write a fantasy novel right now. do we begin with settting? (audience - please voice your ideas!)

ross dittman · 1:23 AM

@Suzanne Scroll up.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

so -would we decide if we are on Earth, some mythical place?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

like a Middle Earth kind of thing

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

arew other planets out because that would be too sci-fi?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:24 AM

I mean it feels like the natural setting is King Arthur's court type thang, but I think we can be more creative than that.

ross dittman · 1:24 AM

You can have anything as a setting. An abondoned ship, a dentists office, but if you are writing an Epic fantasy then you are creating your own world. There are many genres of fantasy.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

do you have a preference when you write, or do you sample all fares?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“how about a jlly coop or jackie collins novels set in space? kinda debbies does spock....”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

that's a different fantasy\

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

So I think I want to create my own world -that is Earth like, but has some weird characteristics

ross dittman · 1:26 AM

I'm writing an epic right now, so I'm creating my own world. with religions, caste systems, cultural tendencies.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

ohh - so is it like a feudal lord kind of economy?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:27 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“why not in a desolate desert where "ridge runners" keep the peace? fantastic creatures, roam the land to find food and shelter...dangerous environment, dangerous critters...”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:27 AM

Yeah, what she said.

ross dittman · 1:27 AM

Kind of. In my world you can get magic, by sacrificing goats to a god, so it's a goat based economy.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

with the way things are headed, the US might be a goat based economy soon too.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“PETA is going to get you Ross”

ross dittman · 1:28 AM

Cool idea jennifer. What would the creatures be like?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

no goats were harmed in the making of this Tawk

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“Life is more a game of survival...a struggle to make it from one day to another...nothing is simple in this world”

ross dittman · 1:29 AM

PETA would kill goats for magical powers.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:29 AM

OK - we have a desolate desert planet where daily survival is a challenge? Now is it a hunger-games style inflicted challenge, or merely surviving the elements?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:29 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Lol, the government isn't Sci-Fi, more like a horror film”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

and is the US Congress in this desolate planet?

ross dittman · 1:30 AM

People would fight over resources.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

★ Spotlighted from Suzanne Whang

“A goat-based economy? Bwahahahahah”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

ross - can goats survive in the desert?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“that's baaaaaad”

ross dittman · 1:31 AM

In such a desolate place war between nomadic tribes would be common.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

now what resources are available in this world, not counting goats. Do we fight for food, water, fuel, the spice?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

★ Spotlighted from Suzanne Whang

“Did you read or see "City of Ember"?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

yeah - that was cool.

ross dittman · 1:32 AM

No.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

what are we fighting for gang?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“Seth,everyone knows the government is a fantasy novel”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

fair point, Lucy. someone had to say it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“we are fighting for my honour,Jordan...obviously!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

is your honour a finite resource?

ross dittman · 1:33 AM

Water. Also how would people fight? I'd say that small battles not large wars would the main strategy. due to low population.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:34 AM

and do we have technology? or is it a bow and arrow type thing? spears? catapults?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“fish with azer eys,conkers on elastic,rubber poisoned arrows and everyone wears a cute cape”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

a cute cape in the desert? I dunno - I'm always wtoo warm as it is.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Is there Free Wi-Fi on the planet?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

that is important for Tawking....

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Even the eels?”

ross dittman · 1:37 AM

Their magic system is based on certain minerals that would be hard to find in the desert. They would have to ingest said minerals for their powers. What are their powers?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

Telekinesis? vision.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Suzanne Whang

“It's a laugh-off competition, and the winner gets water. Maybe that's just my fantasy. Never mind.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

I like it - funny or die has a whole new meaning

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

remote viewing -that's a good one

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

where you can peek in anywhere in the world through your mind

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Maybe the capes represent different factions based on religion or politics? Different "houses?"”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

OK -let's recap while Ross figures out our magic system

ross dittman · 1:39 AM

It allows them to look through the minds of animals, and scout for their enemies, food, water.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

We live on a desolate desert planet with sparse poluation, constantly in search of water

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:40 AM

there are small tribes at war with each other over resources, identified by their capes

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:40 AM

they fight with primitive weapons

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:40 AM

and they compete for laughter to earn extra water

ross dittman · 1:41 AM

many desert cultures use curved blades, and don't have armor.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:41 AM

yeah, that sounds good.

ross dittman · 1:41 AM

What about characters? Let's think up ages, genders, and ocupations.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

PLUS, there is a rare mineral, which, when ingested, provides the power of remote viewing -thorugh oter people or animals or aliens -anywhere on the planet, or even in the universe (I made up that last part)

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“No wonder you enslaved the bankers...”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

what happened with the bankers?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“With all that Twinkie eating we better have some good Docs. on the planet”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

and when did we get twinkies?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:43 AM

OK Ross - we're back on point. forget the bankers and twinkies.

ross dittman · 1:43 AM

Ten year old girl, and her father is a low level banker that gets killed, because bankers suck. So now she must figure out how to live on her own.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:43 AM

I assume the mother died in childbirth?

ross dittman · 1:43 AM

Yes.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

borthers or sisters? older or younger?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“JB,i am writing my own novel with the audience”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

send me a copy

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

and was her father a bad man? does she have to come to terms with that? or was he a good man - the only honest banker in town?

ross dittman · 1:45 AM

I'm saying that she has a younger brother that gets into a lot of trouble with other gangs of children.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Where the fuck is Disney? Someone get Disney on the phone.”

ross dittman · 1:46 AM

Her father was assassinated because he was becoming too powerful in the world of banking. The girl's older brother finds this out somehow, and tries to take revenge against the other bankers.

ross dittman · 1:47 AM

Then we move focus from her to her older brother.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

so she is torn between a younger brother that's getting in trouble with the gangs, and an older brother trying to assassinate the bankers? Plus she just lost her dad. She's having a bad day.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“THIS ALL HAPPENS IN ONE DAY!?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

figure of speech

ross dittman · 1:48 AM

He's thirteen, which is old enough to be a man in this culture. main character should have awful lives, so you sypathize with them.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

OK -so the bad guys are the bankers who assasinated dad. I think he should be the only honest banker willing to give the little guy a shot, and that's why he was killed.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

would make it easier to root for them in getting revenge.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“It's pretty funny how you can take all these disparate elements and combine them into a rather sensible, if outlandish, story.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

agreed

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“having a bad day? bit of an understatement,JB”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

I'm an understated kind of guy

ross dittman · 1:50 AM

He's one of the very few magic users that can control animal not only look through there eyes. So he kills bankers with mind controlled scorpions. I like your honest banker idea.

ross dittman · 1:51 AM

This is a lot of fun.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

so the kid brother hell bent on revenge is able to ingest a certain mineral that gives him power to control animals to carry out the assasinations.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

but what about the sister - our hero? where did she go in all this?

ross dittman · 1:52 AM

yeah. Every first draft is rough Mano. This is just idea time.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:53 AM

do you think our hero thinks revenge will kill their souls, and aspires to bring the entire world to a higher consciousness - a new age?

ross dittman · 1:53 AM

She's trying to look after her younger brother, and convince her older brother to stop with his killing.

ross dittman · 1:53 AM

That's a bit much Jordan.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:53 AM

lol

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:54 AM

did I go too far?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“you mean it was all a dream? has this turned into a bad episode of dallas?”

ross dittman · 1:55 AM

I don't know how he would bring them to a higher conciousness. he already has assassin esque goals. Adding a change the world motif would be hard.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

what a cop out!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

no I meant the sister is the hero!

ross dittman · 1:55 AM

Where did that dream idea come from?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

the assassin brother is misguided and threatening to plunge the world into darkness in his quest for revenge.

ross dittman · 1:55 AM

Where did that dream idea come from?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Jordan has a point though, Ross: Do we need to develop motives for the brothers?”

ross dittman · 1:56 AM

Oh, Well why would she want to do that?

ross dittman · 1:56 AM

Every character needs motives.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

little brother - loveable trouble maker. big brother -revenge-obsessed badass killer. middle sister - our hero - who must raise her little brother, stop her big brother, and somehow do something to save the world.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Not to be all feministy but the protagonist's primary motivations seem to be motherly, as in she only exists to look after the goddamn MEN.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

yeah -we need to make her more badass.

ross dittman · 1:58 AM

Okay, well then is very religoous and doesn't want her brother going to hell for murder.

ross dittman · 1:59 AM

Maybe she wants to kill the bankers on her own.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

OK - so Ross, how do you think we did for our very first group draft? What grade would you give us? And should we start looking for a literary agent?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“You had me at killing bankers...”

ross dittman · 2:00 AM

This was very fun. Who gives a shit about grades I loved this. You are all insane

ross dittman · 2:00 AM

In a good way.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

OK - we need to do this again.

ross dittman · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“You had me at Twinkies. And Goat Hell.”

ross dittman · 2:00 AM

We're getting people from all demo graphics.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

we were just getting the hang of it.

ross dittman · 2:01 AM

Can Tawks be longer than an hour?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

audience - we need you to come earlier for the next one.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

yes, they can - but I have to run. but I will definitely do another one soon. Soo fun!

ross dittman · 2:02 AM

Later. Great Tawk everybody.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

great tawk everyone! good night everybody7 - see you soon, love you all

ross dittman · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Thanks JB and Ross! I LOVE YOU ALL, TAWKERS AND JORDAN AND ROSS AND LUCY AND SETH AND SUZANNE AND GOATS!”

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Tina LiffordOct 8, 2013, 3:24 PM

This sounds like an amazing tawk...I'll miss it because I am at a book signing tonight for my book "The Little Book of BIG LIES." Next time.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 12:59 AM★ Spotlighted

nice to actually get Satan and an angel in the same room,Tawking to each other :-)

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:16 AM★ Spotlighted

How about Ghostbusters does that count?

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:19 AM★ Spotlighted

Hi, Satan. I'm no sci-fi or fantasy expert, but I'm wondering why there don't seem to be many novels where the protagonist is female. I finally watched all 8 Harry Potter movies, and I kept thinking they should all be called "Hermione Granger..."

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:20 AM★ Spotlighted

Was it good?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:20 AM

ok i is back. you can start now

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:21 AM

never watched game of thrones.

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:22 AM

So can you delineate the difference between sci-fi, fantasy, and sci-fi fantasy?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:24 AM★ Spotlighted

how about a jlly coop or jackie collins novels set in space? kinda debbies does spock....

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:24 AM

btw i LOVE sci-fi novels. got 2 whacking great shelves full of the things!!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:26 AM

Barbarella meets star trek

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:26 AM★ Spotlighted

why not in a desolate desert where "ridge runners" keep the peace? fantastic creatures, roam the land to find food and shelter...dangerous environment, dangerous critters...

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:26 AM

Interested. Would Being John Malkovich be considered fantasy? Sorry, I'm much more knowledgeable about movies. Not sure if that one was based on a novel.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:26 AM

or how about a wise wizard getting a job at wal-mart?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:27 AM

suzanne,i wouldnt consider being john malkovish a fantasy..altho for some women it very well might be!

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:27 AM★ Spotlighted

Life is more a game of survival...a struggle to make it from one day to another...nothing is simple in this world

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:28 AM★ Spotlighted

PETA is going to get you Ross

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:28 AM

i thought that said "suffocating goats"....

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:28 AM

the ridge runners, run the tops of the canyons, in an attempt to keep the "undesirables" contained in the desolate canyons

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:29 AM

they are difficult to define because no one can ever corner one...very evasive.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:29 AM★ Spotlighted

Lol, the government isn't Sci-Fi, more like a horror film

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:29 AM★ Spotlighted

Seth,everyone knows the government is a fantasy novel

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM

and dangerous...youth and the elderly are very in danger...the critters creep into the encampments at night and prey on the weak and defenseless

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM

ya know,this nove sounds alot like Dune....

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM★ Spotlighted

A goat-based economy? Bwahahahahah

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM

You must be thinking of the British Govt Lucy, not our clowns in the USA

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM★ Spotlighted

Did you read or see "City of Ember"?

Jennifer "JD" ArbuckleOct 9, 2013, 1:30 AM★ Spotlighted

that's baaaaaad

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:31 AM

rival goats attacking each other for the last area of grazing ground

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:32 AM★ Spotlighted

we are fighting for my honour,Jordan...obviously!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:33 AM

dam right it is!!

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:34 AM

Do we've cable TV?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:34 AM★ Spotlighted

fish with azer eys,conkers on elastic,rubber poisoned arrows and everyone wears a cute cape

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:35 AM

lazer..lazer,damn it!

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:35 AM★ Spotlighted

Even the eels?

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:35 AM

You seem like you're an expert at this kind of thing Lucy

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:36 AM★ Spotlighted

Is there Free Wi-Fi on the planet?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:36 AM

Jordan,you wanna see what the guys will be wearing...you are gonna need that cape!!

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:36 AM

Just thinking the same thing myself JB

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:36 AM

Hi, Ross. Have you ever played D&D and did you enjoy it? Was it an influence? Do you use gaming structures to develop worlds and elements? Thanks!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:37 AM

and all the bankers will be my slaves....mohahahaha!!!

Suzanne WhangOct 9, 2013, 1:37 AM★ Spotlighted

It's a laugh-off competition, and the winner gets water. Maybe that's just my fantasy. Never mind.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:38 AM

cross-eyed vision,JB

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:38 AM

Wow no bonuses for those bankers Lucy

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:38 AM★ Spotlighted

Maybe the capes represent different factions based on religion or politics? Different "houses?"

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:38 AM

well duh!! of course not Seth

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:39 AM

Bankers as slaves, perfect, that way they can't damage the economy, or should I say goat population

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:39 AM

Eels vs. bankers... So basically one is in the water, the other on land, but otherwise the same thing?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:39 AM

and the monetary system will be made up of pebbles and twinkies. 5 pebbles for 1 twinkie

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:40 AM

Lol yes Twinkies are like roaches, they can survive anything

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:41 AM

caped goats fighting for a grazing ground,fighting with rubber arrows.....damn i'd buy this book!

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:41 AM★ Spotlighted

With all that Twinkie eating we better have some good Docs. on the planet

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:41 AM★ Spotlighted

No wonder you enslaved the bankers...

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:41 AM

and obi-wan kenobi comes in waving his saber around....

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:41 AM

How much would such a novel cost in your world, Lucy?

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:42 AM

Sorry, I... I'm sorry.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:42 AM

If the Shutdown continues much longer, this sci-fi may become a reality

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:42 AM

mmmm it would probably cost you 10 twinkies,a pony and some gravel...but dont quote me on that

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:42 AM

Do the goats or eels ride the ponies? I just want to clarify.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:42 AM

i enslaved them Jordan :-)

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

Oh, Lucy I was relying on your for accurate pricing

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

the goats ride the ponies,mano...

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

Seth,inflation dear boy

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

Sensible, I like that - allows the reader to identify with the whole thing. Too far from reality and it gets wack.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

keep up Jordan!!! lol

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

inflation in a goat-economy?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM★ Spotlighted

JB,i am writing my own novel with the audience

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:43 AM

And she hates Twinkies, Rodd. HATES Twinkies.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:44 AM

Ross*

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:44 AM

Neither, only child.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:44 AM

She befriends both an eel and a goat, neither of which get along with one another but both of whom adore the little girl.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:44 AM

Do the women dress like they do in Game of Thrones?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:44 AM

hey you are in it too,JB. you are the slave master.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:45 AM★ Spotlighted

Where the fuck is Disney? Someone get Disney on the phone.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:45 AM

Seth....(sighs) only in your dreams

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:45 AM

Need something to look forward to in this goat-ridden desert Lucy

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:45 AM

UNthaw Disney and get him on the horn. Don't say anything, Jordan.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:46 AM

i want christopher nolan to direct this.....transformers and everything!!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:46 AM

mmm transforming goats.....now theres a thing

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:46 AM

Oh I just saw (most of) Pacific Rim, Lucy (and Tawkers)! DAMN good flick!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:47 AM

i just gotta figure out how a purple sparkly unicorn fits in

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:48 AM★ Spotlighted

It's pretty funny how you can take all these disparate elements and combine them into a rather sensible, if outlandish, story.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:48 AM★ Spotlighted

THIS ALL HAPPENS IN ONE DAY!?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:48 AM★ Spotlighted

having a bad day? bit of an understatement,JB

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:49 AM

mano,it just part of what goes on in my tiny little mind. its scary stuff

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:49 AM

oOo That seems kind of awful but I understand that, Ross. I suppose that's something of an absolute now that I think about it.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:49 AM

It is, Lucy. It really is.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:50 AM

I think they're going to need a lot of alcohol in this town, with all this misery

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:50 AM

They got Twinkies, Seth; who needs alcohol when ou have a nigh endless supply of Twinkies?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:51 AM

this is very true JB. want a twinkie,i have plenty

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:51 AM

Actually, looking over all of this, I think the honest banker bit will kill the suspension of disbelief.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:51 AM

Just a step too far.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:51 AM

Living on Twinkies would cause anybody to drink...have you seen what's in that stuff

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:51 AM

Fluffy, white deliciousness?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM

fluff and duff...perfect

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM

This *is* fun! onest bankers! lol Lucy, you are FUCKED-UP!

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM

lol no not more Fluff

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM

*curtsies* why thank you. i do try :-)

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM

You don't have to try too hard; it seems to be natural to you.;)

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:53 AM

We need smilies, Jordan! :D

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:53 AM

BB Code maybe.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:54 AM★ Spotlighted

you mean it was all a dream? has this turned into a bad episode of dallas?

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:54 AM

Lol, who shot JR?

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:55 AM

wait a minute,i got it!...... JB,the slave master,gets taken onto an alien space craft,gets probed and meets E.T....

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:55 AM★ Spotlighted

Jordan has a point though, Ross: Do we need to develop motives for the brothers?

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:55 AM

CEASE AND DESIST IMMEDIATELY, LUCY!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:55 AM

make me,mano

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:56 AM

I... you... alrighty then.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:56 AM

Do pony-riding goats dream?

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:57 AM

Depends if they're having REM sleep or not

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:57 AM

only after they have eaten some catnip,mano

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:57 AM★ Spotlighted

Not to be all feministy but the protagonist's primary motivations seem to be motherly, as in she only exists to look after the goddamn MEN.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:57 AM

She has to save the cheerleader inside of all of us.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:58 AM

There's a hell?

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:58 AM

Is that where all the goats come from?

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:58 AM

I think just living on this planet already counts as hell

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:59 AM

GOAT HELL!!!!

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 1:59 AM

That is one badass band name, Lucy!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 1:59 AM

aint it just :-)

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 1:59 AM★ Spotlighted

You had me at killing bankers...

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM★ Spotlighted

You had me at Twinkies. And Goat Hell.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

you kill the bankers by over feeding them twinkies...

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

Authors are perceptive.

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

NOW THAT'S WHERE I DRAW THE LINE, LUCYPANTS!

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

So I guess this means you guys are sharing the book royalties with us?

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

Wasting Twinkies.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:00 AM

....ive not finished yet,mano

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

THE LINE IS DRAWN, LADY!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

AND giving them a beer enema

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

Oh butt-chugging. Now THAT I can get behind.

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

Easy with that beer enema Lucy

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

only place to be

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:01 AM

Until the chugger gets full, Lucy.

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:02 AM

until they go POP,mano

Mano DogsOct 9, 2013, 2:02 AM★ Spotlighted

Thanks JB and Ross! I LOVE YOU ALL, TAWKERS AND JORDAN AND ROSS AND LUCY AND SETH AND SUZANNE AND GOATS!

Lucy DyerOct 9, 2013, 2:03 AM

thank JB and Ross,you guys blew my mind and you never laid a hand on me!! :-)

Seth HochmanOct 9, 2013, 2:03 AM

Right back at ya Mano and fellow storytellers

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