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As someone whose stories are almost exclusively character driven I have to agree with that totally. I use eyes a lot, and hands, as I have already mentioned. I have to admit, though, that I don't have a checklist and, generally, I don't think about body language when i write. I 'see' the characters and move with them in my head. When they weep I weep, when they laugh I laugh. I 'feel' their emotion and then i describe it as best I can. It's only when someone starts a discussion like this that i realise how much i unconsciously use body language in my writing. I believe that this is partly because i look for body language in my work and are very aware of it in my life. Being strongly empathetic, I think helps, because I tune in easily to someone else's emotional state and associate that with their body language; looking to that for evidence of what i am feeling. I think this can be summarised as life experience. Becuase it is life experience it is something that is done automatically without conscious thought and therefore it comes through in things such as writing. That doesn't mean, though, that the consciousness isn't there somewhere and that all of these things that Louis has mentioned are not going on somewhere inside the subconscious mind. WOW, I'm getting deep here. Thanks so much Louis. Anything that makes me think and stretches my mind can only be a good thing, even if it does give me a headache jk

I am going to make a note of all of these and blatantly steal them for my stories Thank you for a fascinating response to an intriguing response

Heck that was powerful. It's not the best crafted poem I've ever read and in some places it was rough but it was raw and open and powerful. I can't honestly say that I understand exactly what it's about but I love it.

Thank you so much for your review, I value your opinion so it means a lot to me. Arial and Asta may be twins but they are worlds apart... or are they? Arial wants to escape his family and lifestyle but he is still what he is. I agree about the sex. It is incest insofar as it is a sexual act between brothers, however it is most definitely also rape... simple. Not so sure about the pure

You can have more, dear but not of this story. This one is over and done... at least for now

Thank you darling. I am totally fascinated with the whole idea of consciousness and it tends to creep into most of my stories... if you haven't already noticed The think with my worlds is that when I am writing them I am living in them so it's no chore to sustain them

Thank you, as always, for your thoughtful reviews. I figured that we really don't need to know too much about the search because all we care about is that it was successful and that Sar was manic about it. If you really really really want to know I guess i could write a little epilogue or something just for you There are only 2... or 3 chapters left. HOWEVER. There is a sequel ready to go and i'll start posting that one as soon as this one is finished. I think you'll like that one as Rover gets his moment in the spotlight

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I heard a rumour that you might be gay so I took a chance

Ooh how exciting. Can't wait to see the photos. You'll be a fabulous dad. Almost there. Hold on and get ready for the ride... not that you ever can get ready. I'll send out good energies on Wednesday for a safe arrival. Ooooh how exciting.

As a lawyer and a writer I notice body language a lot, particularly to judge honesty. I don't use it consciously but looking back I do seem to use it a lot in my stories, particularly eye movemente... he caught his eyes, looked away and dragged his eyes back.... he looked down, scuffing the floor with the toe of his shoe... his eyes were veiled and cautious. I guess the eyes truly are the mirror of the soul. I also use posture a lot, as you've pointed out and hand/arm movements as well... fending off, pushing away, resting in the small of the back, stroking a cheek, etc. Very interesting topic. It has really made me think and will make me think when I'm writing.

Welcome welcome everyone. I'm always last to the post so please forgive me. Hugs all round. Houdinii and Stone... you look sooo cute together... at least from your photos.

Wizard of Oz was a Christmas must. Calamity Jane. My daughter is still hooked now.

The smoke is gone and it smells clean. It’s quiet and there’s a breeze on my face. I’m very sleepy and comfortable and I just want to... I want to... “Sar, we have to go faster. They’ll be after us and...” “I know Rover but I don’t see what we can do about it. I can’t run with him like this.” “We could fly Sar.” That’s another voice I know. I don’t think I like the person who has that voice. I’m not sure why. “Do you think you could hold him?” “No but there’s no reason he can’t fly with me.

Noooooooo Don't diss JD Nooooo. He is going to be mine in the end MINE I tell you. He doesn't know it yet but he is in love with me and will eventually grow to realise it. Just give me another few years and some sharper pins And as for men with long hair. I was thinking about it today and out of all the stories I have ever written I don't think there is one single lead character with very short hair... unless you count Sam in the Enigma stories. There are a a couple with shortish hair but I guess even that would be long in your book. ISN'T IT GREAT THAT WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT??? I TOTALLY agree And WHAT mirror are you looking in. GIve me the make and model so I can be sure NEVER to buy it.

More and more interesting. Is it a coincidence I wonder...the two Daniels? I'm so so intrigued

Poor Justin. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Well, be careful what you wish for eh? Looks like it's going to be a great story.

That was a really sweet and funny chapter. You had me laughing.

Happy Birthday

So sorry I missed your review. Thank you for commenting. For me this was just a burst of a snapshot of a moment in time, I got a strong image of the characters but I didn't get any more story

Totally a work of fiction hun. Just a lesson I learned in a far less severe way Thank you, as always for your review and sorry i missed responding

Sorry I missed the review hun. Thanks so much for your comment. As much as I really don't want to cause you any more tears I am glad you liked the story

I think that it's more common for people from the UK to use American words and phrases than the other way round so I guess it's more acceptable for UK writers to use Americanisms than the other way round.

That was such a good chapter. It started off so serious and ended up hilarious. I think Alex should talk to Zach as his father says. I think it will work out well, at least for a while

I'm glad that you are going to write more about these two. I think the whole concept is fascinating. Another new world created. I adore your characters. They remind me a little of Glory and Sar, not that there are any similarities in the characters as such it's just the way the personalities fit. It was wildly exciting and the lightning was apt and... electrifying. I look forward to reading more

What an interesting story and commentary on the human condition. It's very deep and I recognise not only more than a touch of Lovecraft and pinch of Freud. Doppelgangers are scary and that legend lends itself perfectly to this kind of self examination. Personally I think that, unfortunately Sebastian's towering ego and narcisism won over his twin as the twin was going to stay with and take care of Jessica and I don't think he would have had such a dodgy life. Shame.