CSR Book Club September C S R Discussion Day: Thaw By Puppilull
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Did you have a chance to read Puppilull's story, Thaw, for this month's CSR feature? I hope so!! I've asked her a few questions about herself, her writing, and the story itself so enjoy this month's interview and remember to share your thoughts about her story or the interview below.
What's your favorite room in your house? Do you plot or write there?
I don’t really have a favorite room, unless you count the bedroom since sleeping is very nice. My stories are usually plotted in various places, where inspiration strikes. I tend to ‘see’ scenes in my head, ‘hear’ a string of words that turn into key moments in a story. So plotting is done in bed, in the shower, on my bike on my way to work, running in the park… Writing is done on my couch (or, if I have a really slow day, at work, but don’t tell my boss…)
What brought you to GayAuthors?
I was reading stories on Literotica and the story I was tracking had ceased to update. As I recall, it was TimothyM I was stalking at that time. LOL I googled and ended up here. The site with the community feel was appealing so I started reading here instead, even if it took about a year for me to actually become a member and stop lurking. The stories here are better (although I sometimes go back for a little naughty naughty…) and I like the possibility to interact with authors and other members.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
I’d say being non-native speaking and trying to write in a foreign language is hard. I can end up writing things that sound perfectly normal to me, but in reality isn’t English. For the most part, I aim to keep things simple without being simplistic.
As for the stories themselves, I try to be imaginative and true to the characters. That said, I write for fun and have stayed away from heavier subjects. So reaching a depth to my writing, where you feel it in your heart, is a challenge. Maybe I’ll dare to try it eventually.
Is your writing process a daily word count goal or more of a burst of inspiration writing flurry?
When I start a story, I’m more dependent on inspiration. As soon as I’ve gotten to know my characters, the story tends to write itself. If I feel sluggish or uninspired, I can still jot down a scene or two and keep momentum. Maybe it’s due to my profession (lawyer) that I’ve learned that waiting for inspiration to write can make you miss deadlines. Just get the job done!
What do you think is the most important thing to include in a story? How did that come into play with Thaw?
I need to get to know the characters before I can get a proper feel for the story. This can take time, like when I wrote Lupercalia and didn’t get to know my MC until I was reaching the end. With Thaw, both Joel and Lucas were there from the start, Joel more so than Lucas. So I never had to think very much about how they would react to the events that transpired. The story just unfolded in a strange but amazing sort of way. I got a lot of input from reviews and that influenced the story, but not really the characters.
How did you come up with the idea of the town having to move in Thaw?
Since the setting turned out to be the end of the world, leading me to Kiruna which is actually moving in real life, that came by itself.
Exactly how much fun was it to write your first cliffhanger?
So much fun! It was a giddy sort of feeling, but at the same time I felt a bit mean to my readers. Still, I figured they could handle it.
You include a few ‘iconic’ cold-weather hobbies in the story, like hockey and snowmobiling. Do you enjoy those too or just included them for the characters’ enjoyment?
I love the snow when it’s -15 and the sun is out. Here in Stockholm, that’s rarely the case. Snowmobiling is so much fun and I figured the guys would do that for fun. It’s a big thing in the north of Sweden. Hockey isn’t my favorite sport, but also the logical choice for a big guy from Kiruna.
The story focuses on a few different aspects of the law, with one main character a lawyer and the other a cop. Was this based on personal experience making it easier to write, or was it developed as part of the plot with research?
Thaw was born during late night chat sessions with JohnAR and the idea of a character being a hockey playing giant cop emerged from just a few quick exchanges. Since our cop deserved a love interest, we joked around about someone different but who was able to connect. The love interest also needed to have a reason to show up in Kiruna, and that’s where my profession turned out handy. Lawyers do get their hands on a lot of information, sometimes sensitive and that could get dangerous. Since I know the business, I didn’t have to do much research.
Anything new you want to share with us?
I’m writing an entry for the fall anthology and there’s also a story brewing. Unfortunately, I got sidetracked by summer and other stories that sort of demanded my attention, but I hope to have something new for you all in the not too distant future.
Okay, guys! Time to share your thoughts (Look how much she enjoyed that cliffhanger!
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