tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post3455467822857138135..comments2023-10-30T07:08:09.860-07:00Comments on It's a Mystery: What's It Like Outside?Elspeth Futcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-83414067763809941862009-11-10T10:26:36.801-08:002009-11-10T10:26:36.801-08:00SFRC; In the example you give the weather is the ...SFRC; In the example you give the weather is the means by which you remember something; I don't think it's a bad thing at all!<br /><br />Lauri; The weather can become another character in the hands of a good writer; which you obviously are!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-56933781646402206002009-11-10T10:19:03.591-08:002009-11-10T10:19:03.591-08:00I'm a big weather junky having grown up in Wis...I'm a big weather junky having grown up in Wisconsin (USA). I often use weather in my writing to such an extent it almost becomes another character.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-43393838052182138832009-11-10T08:13:45.420-08:002009-11-10T08:13:45.420-08:00i am always using weather in my posts - take today...i am always using weather in my posts - take today's post - it was a beautiful Fall day. the weather of the day takes me back to the place i was when it happened. i use it a lot. should i? or is it boring minutiae?SPEAKING FROM THE CRIBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875665332513211981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-83745935155566738722009-11-09T22:35:04.206-08:002009-11-09T22:35:04.206-08:00Journaling Woman; It's the same in the little ...Journaling Woman; It's the same in the little corner of BC where I live. You can drive for half an hour and arrive in completely different weather.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-19150781841214881152009-11-09T20:00:25.737-08:002009-11-09T20:00:25.737-08:00Since weather clearly affects me and my moods, so ...Since weather clearly affects me and my moods, so it should my characters. I live in Missouri where the weather seems to change every 15 or so minutes. I have plenty of reference material.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-53062371598046803012009-11-09T19:39:57.248-08:002009-11-09T19:39:57.248-08:00Jen; My goodness, thank you for your kind words. ...Jen; My goodness, thank you for your kind words. I like your idea of juxtaposes the weather to further antagonize your MC. Nice work!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-48055038455711702292009-11-09T18:15:53.611-08:002009-11-09T18:15:53.611-08:00Such a brilliant post! I usually use weather to mi...Such a brilliant post! I usually use weather to mirror (or antagonize) my main character's mood. If she's depressed, I make it rain. Or, if he's in a sour mood, I'll make the sun shine just to annoy him further.<br /><br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-87007886720986641842009-11-09T16:22:01.535-08:002009-11-09T16:22:01.535-08:00Jemi; Go for it! It could lead you in a complete...Jemi; Go for it! It could lead you in a completely new direction.<br /><br />Alan; Glad to help. I hope the storm is only for your characters and not for you!<br /><br />Maryann; It does seem a waste, doesn't it? It can't be sunny all the time, and everyone has had weather inconvenience them in some way at some time.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-58103341392630247042009-11-09T16:13:27.035-08:002009-11-09T16:13:27.035-08:00Great examples of using weather as part of the sto...Great examples of using weather as part of the story, Elspeth. I hate it when an author just describes the weather, but never lets it influence the story.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-4088550851110808732009-11-09T16:11:03.078-08:002009-11-09T16:11:03.078-08:00Thanks for the reminder, Elspeth. I think that I w...Thanks for the reminder, Elspeth. I think that I will make tomorrow stormy for my NaNo characters.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-62040894365727730202009-11-09T16:05:57.130-08:002009-11-09T16:05:57.130-08:00I don't use weather as much as I should either...I don't use weather as much as I should either - but I do have an idea I've been tinkering with for later on in my NaNo that will revolve around the weather. Looking forward to trying it out.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-63535429056727786922009-11-09T15:46:34.369-08:002009-11-09T15:46:34.369-08:00Alan; Hmmmm. Maybe not...blood dripping across th...Alan; Hmmmm. Maybe not...blood dripping across the virgin snow...<br /><br />Laura; Lightning would be something I would think you couldn't use too often though...<br /><br />Deb; Take a look. You never know!<br /><br />Jane; Thank you! I didn't mean to cause anyone extra work, though!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-65700613153934052842009-11-09T15:22:24.437-08:002009-11-09T15:22:24.437-08:00In the past I haven't used weather much but yo...In the past I haven't used weather much but your post makes such good sense, I'm going to go back through my latest manuscript and see if I can't insert a weather related problem or two!Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-28290659315981587352009-11-09T15:18:13.559-08:002009-11-09T15:18:13.559-08:00Great points and examples. I have a snowstorm and ...Great points and examples. I have a snowstorm and a sunny beach in my first wip but I think I could be using the weather a lot more effectively. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-82278425041781613612009-11-09T14:51:42.665-08:002009-11-09T14:51:42.665-08:00I tend to use lightning quite a bit - people call ...I tend to use lightning quite a bit - people call it when they're mad, people get struck by it and turn into...well, you get my point. <br /><br />Did I mention that I really like lightning? :)Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-50526073217038902322009-11-09T13:18:55.795-08:002009-11-09T13:18:55.795-08:00I think snowstorms might be serene or calming or b...I think snowstorms might be serene or calming or blanketing in literary works, but never in mysteries or suspense stories.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-85983429445736862292009-11-09T13:09:08.593-08:002009-11-09T13:09:08.593-08:00Elizabeth S; It is an interesting idea, isn't...Elizabeth S; It is an interesting idea, isn't it; small things that change the direction of the plot. Glad to help!<br /><br />Elizabeth B; You bring up a good point; discretion is key. What wonderful examples of how weather can affect the plot and characters!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-32819879223196735712009-11-09T12:48:56.310-08:002009-11-09T12:48:56.310-08:00What a terrific post, Elspeth. Weather can almost ...What a terrific post, Elspeth. Weather can almost become a secondary character. Remember, a rainstorm brought Michael Douglas's character together with Glenn Closes's character in "Fatal Attraction"? And of course Tennessee William's "The Long Hot Summer" illustrates how prolonged periods of extreme heat can intensify desperate human behavior. But, we must (as Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-38521060829450845762009-11-09T12:46:54.490-08:002009-11-09T12:46:54.490-08:00I love the idea of small things changing the cours...I love the idea of small things changing the course of a day, or a plot direction. Like "Bonfire of the Vanities" when the guy missed his exit. Interesting idea to do this with weather. I can see some cool possibilities. Thanks, Elspeth!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-29861139472507686122009-11-09T12:10:59.504-08:002009-11-09T12:10:59.504-08:00Carolyn; Glad you liked it.
Elisa; Good point, ...Carolyn; Glad you liked it.<br /><br />Elisa; Good point, you do have do watch to make sure the weather doesn't drip with symbolism. I like you're doing food placement; that's just funny.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-32488854973813604632009-11-09T12:04:41.112-08:002009-11-09T12:04:41.112-08:00I'm going to look through my manuscript -- I d...I'm going to look through my manuscript -- I don't think it's playing much of a role at all. <br /><br />I sometimes worry that weather becomes overly symbolic rather than subtle (or I worry that I will make it so). We're having more fun w/ the placement of food in our ms than weather.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399296868934652020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-38103327353402924852009-11-09T11:42:42.207-08:002009-11-09T11:42:42.207-08:00Great topic!
I've used weather. In my WIP &quo...Great topic!<br />I've used weather. In my WIP "the coming Spring brings new promise" :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-8513141566232350222009-11-09T11:30:30.425-08:002009-11-09T11:30:30.425-08:00Old SIlly; Thanks; I try.
Alan; Why are snowstor...Old SIlly; Thanks; I try.<br /><br />Alan; Why are snowstorms always furious? You never hear about a friendly snowstorm.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-88771074563482387432009-11-09T11:28:20.922-08:002009-11-09T11:28:20.922-08:00I usually don't give weather much thought, but...I usually don't give weather much thought, but the climax of DIAMONDS FOR THE DEAD takes place in a furious snowstorm.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-20468812181895431432009-11-09T11:21:31.432-08:002009-11-09T11:21:31.432-08:00Good point, Elspeth. Weather and climate are alway...Good point, Elspeth. Weather and climate are always affecting us in real life, and they darn well should be affecting our characters as well ... all part of creating a "real" world in our books.<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">Marvin D Wilson</a>The Old Sillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661188622348794193noreply@blogger.com