tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post7956805141034093889..comments2024-02-26T21:18:23.165-08:00Comments on CHIMERAS: Guest post by Alex J. Cavanaugh: where can story ideas take you?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-89150387009983536372015-07-30T07:07:33.817-07:002015-07-30T07:07:33.817-07:00Sherry, that's impressive!Sherry, that's impressive!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-6265380451822706612015-06-14T15:57:08.496-07:002015-06-14T15:57:08.496-07:00Amazing how a story will take off and lead you pla...Amazing how a story will take off and lead you places you didn't expect.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-4758061342382203152015-06-12T22:13:50.765-07:002015-06-12T22:13:50.765-07:00thank you all so much for the kind comments!thank you all so much for the kind comments!EEGiorgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477791781485536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-59299492162230820162015-06-12T22:13:28.812-07:002015-06-12T22:13:28.812-07:00Thanks so much Alex, congratulations on all your s...Thanks so much Alex, congratulations on all your success!<br />EEGiorgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477791781485536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-84837403483473685172015-06-12T11:57:12.806-07:002015-06-12T11:57:12.806-07:00An idea has inspired me to write a whole series. I...An idea has inspired me to write a whole series. I'm on the tenth book of it. You never know where the road will go with just an idea.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-47044701732668417112015-06-11T12:28:16.562-07:002015-06-11T12:28:16.562-07:00Champion in the Darkness was once "The Crysta...Champion in the Darkness was once "The Crystal Sword" and before that, "The Sword Choice" in short story format. I didn't expect to world-build the country of Septily, much less all of Aramatir. I'm still working on the nuances of various people groups . . . more details will come out with Champion's Destiny about the mysterious Watch Guard who may even get their own trilogy. I may or may not be working with the world of Aramatir for a while, but then I have other projects I'm interested in pursuing, too - most of which started with short stories gone wild. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-42202601593095233952015-06-10T15:36:45.890-07:002015-06-10T15:36:45.890-07:00Thanks, Shell! I cling to those few ideas.Thanks, Shell! I cling to those few ideas.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-84204563077978022512015-06-10T06:43:17.399-07:002015-06-10T06:43:17.399-07:00I love how focused Alex is. It's true that mos...I love how focused Alex is. It's true that most writers have ideas coming out of their ears, but Alex seems to work with a few ideas that he makes into rich stories through a lot of thinking. Everyone has a different way, but his sure works. Great interview!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-14423080800088960112015-06-09T18:58:01.970-07:002015-06-09T18:58:01.970-07:00It's always fun to find out how writers get th...It's always fun to find out how writers get their ideas. My story ideas have taken me to some amazing places, and my journey's far from over.Lori L. MacLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890789589449979750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-77357170411422862362015-06-09T08:58:44.148-07:002015-06-09T08:58:44.148-07:00Amen!Amen!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-57505469693520348532015-06-09T07:21:32.277-07:002015-06-09T07:21:32.277-07:00It's cool knowing how Alex got the idea for hi...It's cool knowing how Alex got the idea for his books. I know I get my ideas from anything and everything and love knowing what creates that spark for other writers.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-37567882036078740782015-06-09T06:04:33.399-07:002015-06-09T06:04:33.399-07:00I've always thought that the human imagination...I've always thought that the human imagination was the most amazing thing. I don't know if it is unique to us but what comes from it leaves a mark we should all be proud of. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-59964515568621393022015-06-09T03:49:11.299-07:002015-06-09T03:49:11.299-07:00Madilyn, writing wasn't a big passion when I w...Madilyn, writing wasn't a big passion when I was younger and other things came up in life that were more important. I'm just glad I did finally go back to that manuscript.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-85941536422363192312015-06-09T02:00:34.897-07:002015-06-09T02:00:34.897-07:00I did wonder where you got your idea from. :-D I did wonder where you got your idea from. :-D Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-27210682883509475542015-06-08T20:41:37.815-07:002015-06-08T20:41:37.815-07:00I always find it interesting to know where authors...I always find it interesting to know where authors get their ideas for their novels! I'm amazed you let it sit 30 years! Mine usually tug at me so much, I have to just write it right away. Now it may take me years to finish, but anyway hahahahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-56527025339048974622015-06-08T19:04:20.354-07:002015-06-08T19:04:20.354-07:00You should! You are a writing gold mine right now....You should! You are a writing gold mine right now.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-1865219647088314162015-06-08T19:04:01.415-07:002015-06-08T19:04:01.415-07:00If I can do it, anyone can.If I can do it, anyone can.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-47970397422533540892015-06-08T19:03:45.762-07:002015-06-08T19:03:45.762-07:00It was the little water bear! Tough little critter...It was the little water bear! Tough little critters.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-9983667600423389722015-06-08T15:42:57.293-07:002015-06-08T15:42:57.293-07:00I enjoy reading how authors get their ideas. I hav...I enjoy reading how authors get their ideas. I have some ideas lingering from my teen years that I'd like to write about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-32531276297913634682015-06-08T13:58:31.354-07:002015-06-08T13:58:31.354-07:00Tardigrades! And I was trying to think of somethi...Tardigrades! And I was trying to think of something among the cephalopod molluscs that inspired you, Alex. And here it was, a little waterbear! I didn't realize they were so tough. Thanks for hosting Alex, EE! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-21311952139251432782015-06-08T13:12:13.134-07:002015-06-08T13:12:13.134-07:00It's always interesting to discover where stor...It's always interesting to discover where story ideas originated. <br />And I'm always amazed at the world building involved in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Really cool!<br />Thanks EE and Alex!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-7938061351123482162015-06-08T13:10:09.470-07:002015-06-08T13:10:09.470-07:00Glad you enjoyed them so much, Eva!Glad you enjoyed them so much, Eva!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-5136950505508844652015-06-08T11:19:39.757-07:002015-06-08T11:19:39.757-07:00Thanks for hosting Alex today, EE. I'm glad he...Thanks for hosting Alex today, EE. I'm glad he re-wrote the first Cassa story because I loved the whole series. It would've been a shame if it hadn't been born. It's amazing the things that inspire us. Have a great day. EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-69474291508681818092015-06-08T09:38:42.121-07:002015-06-08T09:38:42.121-07:00Your worlds are really different, Alex. And Dragon...Your worlds are really different, Alex. And Dragon has so many different races and a unique society setup.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-31330975617344635522015-06-08T09:34:26.082-07:002015-06-08T09:34:26.082-07:00Patricia, it's rather amazing, isn't it? I...Patricia, it's rather amazing, isn't it? I used to feel bad. So many who are dying to be an author and here I rather stumbled into it. But we both have stories to tell and should tell them.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com