Comments on: Slamming on the Brakes

By: Sally Slater

Sally Slater — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:27:07 +0000

Not too late, as I am very much still laying down the original ground work (just got some positive feedback on my new outline, thank goodness). I'm actually adding a lot more to exactly that question - why Sam? However, I'm taking away the whole no-Paladin-from-Haywood-in-100 years and making the whole ancestry thing a good deal more complex and integral to the plot.

Sam, as my outline currently stands, will not be the most special/powerful character in the book. I see her as more of a Harry Potter type figure - she's the right person for the job because of circumstance, but she herself is relatively ordinary (minus the whole butt-kicking female bit).

Thanks for your positive feedback and encouragement! Hopefully I'll get to start on the rewriting (much more fun than outlining) bit soon!

By: Christina Luedtke

Christina Luedtke — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:33:04 +0000

I know this is very very late, probably too late but, you already laid the ground work for something. Her ancestors were the original Paladins... and yet no one from her blood line had become one in a 100 years, until her. Why? Why? and Why?

I also agree with her not needing to be the most special/powerful, character in the book. I like that she's not. It's that ordinary person being the most important kind of person in the universe thing that the Doctor is always going on about (Dr.Who).

Anyway I just wanted to say I loved Paladin and was excited to read about your editor, and that I look forward to buying a copy of the more fleshed out world of Paladin. So congratulations even if it's late to the party.

By: Tetras

Tetras — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:23:23 +0000

This comment has been removed by the author.

By: Sally Slater

Sally Slater — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:37:46 +0000

Thanks, Shari! I do think it’s an enjoyable story – but I want to make it a truly great story. It needs some work, but that’s okay by me. I have an idea as to how to rectify the problem that I think you guys will end up enjoying, but we shall see. And I want to see it on shelves too, gods damnit! 😉

By: Shari Kelly

Shari Kelly — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:40:33 +0000

Having just read the entire book on Wattpad in a day and a half, without analysing or being a critic, I loved Paladin as I received it. I can agree with the editor, but I can also agree with those who think you should stick to revealing Sam’s story in Uriel. Either way, I know I’ll love it. Your work is great and I support it, whichever direction you decide to take it. I just want the book on my shelves gods dammit!

By: Nathan Scott

Nathan Scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:49:26 +0000

Wow, Nina, that was really well said. I'm impressed at your English! I don't think a native English speaker could have said it more eloquently. Great allusions too! I totally agree with everything you said.

Nathan

By: Sally Slater

Sally Slater — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:47:46 +0000

Oh, you underestimate my procrastination! Much more fun to respond to a comment on my blog than work on my plot outline (although believe it or not, it’s close to done. I just hope it doesn’t suck).

Talking to a professional was very eye opening, if a bit of a shock. It’s good to be reminded that I have a TON left to learn!

I do feel the love, and feel very blessed Thank you!

By: Sally Slater

Sally Slater — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:45:29 +0000

Thank you, Tessa! I'm very pleasantly surprised at how positive and supportive everyone has been about this decision. Heh heh, and I'm always glad to find another Twi-hater.

Much work ahead of me! I've made some progress on my new plot outline that actually manages to keep most of the stuff I like in, so we shall see what happens.

By: Sally Slater

Sally Slater — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:20:02 +0000

I love this comment, and I think there's a lot of validity to the story being more of a coming-of-age kind of thing. What I don't know is if "coming-of-age" in itself is enough to be the central plot of a story.

I really like the concept of Sam wanting to change her world. That struck a chord with the editor as well, who said he'd like to see Sam have a bigger (less selfish) purpose. What if she wanted any woman to be able to follow the path she chose? That might be a more powerful story.

I suppose I'll figure it out, or try to, today!

By: Martin Rodgers

Martin Rodgers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:02:25 +0000

My ghast is flabbered! No Paladin, no Blue sun …… No fair!!
Seriously though, Well done, you deserve a break. You have entertained us on Wattpad and if you need to edit/rewrite then so be it. So pleased that you listened to the professional ( that’s not to say I totally agree with him – I think you could tie the cause for the conflict in, even now, to the Royal connection) and are willing to do something about it.
I know you probably won’t read this til after Sunday…I expect you will be busy , so u hope it all went well.
If everything gets suspended, we understand and fully support you.
Feel the love.