Recent content by Pat Harris

Oh wow, what a fun thread! Thanks to everyone for your comments. I created a couple of wacky creatures for my WIP, a GIANT polka-dotted creature and a big flying rat-like beast. At first they seemed too "out there," but with some creative massaging, I think I've managed to mold them into...

My husband and I only read one of the prequels to the Sword of Truth series, The First Confessor, which Goodkind published himself. Shudder. Although the story is good, he really could have used an editor. Because of the struggle to get through the prequel with his "tell 'em what'chur gonna tell...

I second the comment to always, always be nice. It's possible to be nice even when giving "point blank" criticism, which is, after all, meant to help. That way, regardless of whether the person is receptive - and I think most of them will be - you will have done your best in the best possible...

Snakes are hard to beat for being creepy, but scorpions are pretty nasty, too - and some are deadly.

Ugh! Been there, done that. Ugh! I tried every approach under the sun. I said things as nicely as I could with only a few "point blank" lines. I said the same thing in different ways multiple times. I even rewrote the entire opening of the person's story to illustrate what I was trying to get...

I'm after laughter, tears, angst, hope, fears, and a bit of anger perhaps. I'd like to leave my readers with the feeling that there is indeed a greater good and it is well worth pursuing. If that seems a little lofty, so be it. Fantasy epics are by nature "predictable," but it's about the...

This is too cool - follow this link and click on the 2nd image down for a Video Demonstration of the DSA Two-Handed Gothic's Sword Strength, Sword Cutting, and Blade Durability. Wondering what it did to his sword. lol Swords of Valor - Darksword Armory Battle Ready Swords

Hi, Just a quick question. Is there a term for the sharpened edge of a sword blade--single or double-edged--other than: the edge, long edge or short edge? Thanks bunches. Write on!

Actually, I'd be cautious about naming characters after people in THE Book if you're going to have them doing questionable things. I wouldn't worry so much about what people think, but I would concern myself with what THE Author of THE Book thinks - if you "get my drift." Just a suggestion.

Love this idea! Essential oils are increasing in popularity right now. Perhaps the essence of the plant, captured in the essential oil could be most powerful - which is the case in real life.

TheokinsJ, I love your idea! I've got an "old Earth drinking song" called, "The Mummer's Song," in my 1st novel which somewhat parallels the story - but not too closely so as to give plot secrets away. And an odd song by a weird little alien dwarfish-leprechaunish character that tells part of...

Just a quick comment. Several movies have gone waaaaaay out of their way not to offend certain religious groups, no doubt because they desire to attract viewers from those groups. Perhaps you should ask yourself, "Who is my intended audience?" and go from there.

Sheilawisz, Sounds like fun. :biggrin:

druidofwinter, Your "The Lamp" idea is way cool! Your world sounds intriguing. Tx for sharing it.

Sheilawisz, Perhaps you should visit a costume shop before heading out to Aylar country to purchase a tail. lol