playing god isn't as fun as it should be, sometimes

[adelaidesean]

I'm in a bit of a funk because yesterday I killed off a secondary character, one I'd become quite attached to during the writing of The Scarecrow. I want to be kinder to him, but there's no possibility of un-killing him. His death is critical to the story; without it, both the character development and plot unravel. Although I knew it was coming before I started the book, still it makes me sad. Sometimes bravery isn't enough; sometimes good people die.

That's a good sign, right? If I'm feeling so upset about it, readers might be too?

Funny how after 29 books this is still an open question.

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[murasaki-1966.livejournal.com]

*hands you virtual tissues*


You are such a sweet guy.

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

*blushes*

*blows nose*

Thank you.

[murasaki-1966.livejournal.com]

Amanda is a lucky woman.