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#PennedPossibilities 1015 — Were any of the scenes in your WIP inspired by your own experiences?

Not in this story, no. With others of mine, yes, occasionally. Our own experiences can inspire us. But that definitely isn’t the case with my current novel. It would actually be hilarious, considering the content and context.

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#PennedPossibilities 1014 — If it came down to it, would your SC choose to protect the MC in a dangerous situation?

100000000 percent, yes. Always. Hati (SC) and Alistair (MC) are ancient, caring friends. And they would die for each other, so the feeling *is* returned. They would *both* do whatever is necessary to keep the other one safe. Whoever said vampires and werewolves couldn’t be friends? Screw them.

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#PennedPossibilities 1013 — MC POV: Have you ever lived in another country / place besides where you were born? Would you want to?

Fenella: I have. I’ve lived in many places. I’ve actually traveled the world. In the end, I still found my way home to Moray, Scotland. To Alistair. To Dorcha Castle. I’d like to stay here now, if I’m given the chance.

Alistair: That’s my own business...

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#PennedPossibilities 1012 — How do your characters feel about seeing doctors or anyone in the medical field?

Well, this is an interesting one. Most of the main cast are undead in the sense that they’re immortals AKA vampires and werewolves. The mortals AKA humans, however, will do it whenever it’s necessary. There’s a barber-surgeon (who's also a dentist and a farm animal veterinarian) in town. Let’s also not forget the fact that it’s the tail end of the Victorian era, as far as medical science is concerned. Ooof, we've come such a long way since then...

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Nicole has a simple rule. She won't date women or vampires. Paige is both but Nicole finds her irresistible. Paige keeps sabotaging herself whenever she has a chance to get into a serious relationship. Will their self-sabotage keep them apart?

Find out in Beware Of Fangs! a paranormal romance novella by Midge Hollerin.

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#PennedPossibilities 1010 — What are any of your characters hiding? (A fantasy, fear, strength, talent, an unpopular or controversial opinion, prejudice, etc.) Why are they hiding it?

Alistair has a huge secret that he’s hiding but I can’t reveal it or speak about it just yet. It’s written, of course, but not yet published for readers. He hasn’t revealed it yet (and won’t ever tell anyone) because it would be world-shattering. As far as Fenella goes, she was also hiding something. It was the truth about her travels around the world, the profession she chose, and what she did to help the women she met. Caden is hiding a secret as well. He’s a Dreamcaster. You’ll just have to read the story to learn what that means.

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#PennedPossibilities 1009 — Do any of your characters wear glasses?

Ironically, I broke mine tonight, so I can't respond. I will edit this post and add in my answer tomorrow. 😂

Edit: Jon does but only for reading. Caden also wears a fake pair of spectacles most of the time, so people won't suspect a thing. FYI: He's a vampire, of course.

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#PennedPossibilities 1007 — What is your SC’s earliest memory?

It’s of her mother holding her as she cried. She’d fallen and scraped her knee on stone. Hati thinks of her mother often, honestly. She misses her dearly.

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#PennedPossibilities 1006 — How would your characters describe their community or communities?

Typically, it’s cold, miserable, unforgiving, and tough. Vampires are a reclusive bunch and aren’t likely to help one another if they’re strangers. Werewolves, on the other hand, are either found in small packs or simply with a mate. Their groups are very, very small. At times, when the planets align (lol), these communities can also be caring and supportive to friends and family members. Also of note, vampires and werewolves do not get along and are not meant to ever become friends (or more). Alistair and Hati broke that rule. He’s a vampire and she’s a werewolf, and yet they’re close friends. Their small circle can’t understand why immortal beings can’t just get along. There are mortals and immortals. You’re either one or the other, so why does it matter what sort of immortal you are? The hatred is unneeded.

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#PennedPossibilities 1005 — What type of clothing does your SC typically wear?

Samuel is easy to pin here. Mind you, again, it’s the end of the Victorian era.

I’ll break things down a bit as I go.

• Practicality: Clothing was durable and functional, often consisting of mismatched jackets and vests to save money. (Yet he still manages to look fantastic. Hati always tells him so.)
• Materials: Workers wore wool, corduroy, or heavy cottons in dark, somber colors to hide dirt and wear. (Samuel does just this, of course. He’s a worker with a tough job.)
• Footwear and Headwear: Lace-up boots and simple caps or worn-out bowlers were common, prioritizing protection over style. (Sam prefers caps to what he calls “poncy bowlers,” truth be told.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1004 — If they have any, tell us about your MC’s philosophical beliefs.

Ooooh, let’s get down to the nitty gritty with this one. Philosophical beliefs are guiding principles or worldviews that shape how individuals understand reality, morality, and existence. I’ve never really thought about this in reference to this specific WIP of mine, but it felt so easy once I sat down and really delved deeply into my answer for the prompt.

Alistair:
• Socratic Method: Developed by Socrates, this belief emphasizes questioning assumptions and engaging in dialogue to seek truth, fostering critical thinking rather than accepting ideas at face value.
• Introspection: The practice of examining one’s own mind and beliefs to gain self-knowledge and understanding. (All Alistair ever does is think, think, and think some more.)

The thing about Fenella is that I can’t quite pin her or explain her beliefs. The only thing that comes to mind is “Justice for Women” because of everything she’s done in her life, considering how she’s helped women steadily for nearly a decade. She dedicated her life to the cause.

Not to be forgotten, this is also the tail end of the Victorian era. That plays a major role in all this. It matters a great deal. Times were different. The days were much harder back then, even for vampires.

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#PennedPossibilities 1003 — MC POV: Were you born to shine in one special way? What makes you really stand out?

Alistair: I do not shine. I glint like the steel of a blade in the moonlight. And no, I’m not special.

Fenella: I suppose I must be special if I can keep his sore, sorry arse out of trouble most of the time. Maybe that’s my purpose in this life or what makes me stand out. I remain, if only for him. I was made for him. I was made to love him, even if it’s from afar at times, to annoy him and be his company and to keep him from being too reckless. Hati would say as much, anyway. She’s such a romantic. Don’t let her fool you — because she’ll say otherwise and roll her eyes.

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#PennedPossibilities 1002 — Tell us a random fact (of any kind) about your WIP.

The narrators in “Wings of Quiet Longing” are unreliable. One of them, to be more specific, is the worst of all. You can decide who it is for yourself. (I love an “unreliable narrator” tale. It keeps you on your toes, makes your brain work harder, and it keeps you guessing along the way.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1001 — Is your MC confident or not? Tell us why.

On occasion, he can be. When the moment calls for it, that is. Sometimes, there’s even prodding from friends involved. Other times, especially when it comes to intimate matters of the heart, Alistair remains silent (and unsure of himself). He’s always been a certain way — and not to be forgotten, he's also ancient and stubborn, so changing is *nearly* out of the question at this point.

Fenella, on the other hand, always has been and always will be. Confidence isn’t a problem of hers. (Unless we’re referring to the way she feels about Alistair, that is. There’s a significant lack of confidence there, to be honest.)

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#PennedPossibilities 999 — How often does your MC bathe or shower? Do others around them consider this to be of normal frequency? Why or why not?

Of course. Alistair bathes daily. Fenella does as well. Hygiene between the cast of characters isn’t a problem in this story, but we also have to consider the fact that this is the tail end of the Victorian era, and showers, for the obvious reasons, aren’t a thing yet. Also, (were)wolves and vampires aspire to be clean beings.

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#PennedPossibilities 998 — Tell us about any attributes your SC has.

Hati is a strong, independent woman, despite having a mate and being married to him. She can take care of herself. Sometimes, however, her mouth gets her into a heap of trouble. Of course, she always strives to be careful of this, as one typically does, but her temper can occasionally get the best of her. She has never claimed to be perfect. As for other (good) attributes, let’s list some: caring, affectionate, accepting, compassionate, warmhearted, creative.

We all have our pros and cons, and Hati is no different in that way, but those are some of her good points. Again, she isn’t perfect, but she tries to be a good person (and wolf). In the end, that’s really all that matters.

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A new chapter of #WingsOfQuietLonging has arrived. This has been one of my favorite ones to write thus far. Adding in some of my own poetry, for Alistair, was painstaking and anxiety-inducing.

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Fenella goes to visit Hati. She has a lot to tell her friend.

Chapter 18: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71555861/chapters/220705146

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#PennedPossibilities 997 — Tell us about a particular “dream” or desire that your antagonist has.

To be left alone. To be allowed to wreak the havoc he enjoys so much. To leave the wreckage behind him as he goes. In reality, Isma wants for nothing else. He is a “simple” creature. Otherwise, he lacks nothing in terms of necessities or comforts. The man is a whirlwind of destruction, death, bloodshed, and a desire to torture, but he’s so much more than that. He can also be a clever mastermind, helpful, a voracious reader, wanting to learn everything that can be taught, a teacher to those he deems worthy of friendship, and he avidly enjoys the arts. His pros do not make up for the cons, but again, a layered antagonist can make all the difference in the world.

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#PennedPossibilities 996 — Share some of your favorite lines from your WIP.

(I’m going out later, so this one will be a bit early. I hope no one minds.)

Here’s a few bits and bobs that I loved writing. These are in no particular order. I will, however, state who says a particular line if it happens to be a quote or offer some context.

• “Every corner of this heart is haunted. You are the ghoul, the specter of my past, and yet I wouldn’t trade a single memory of you for the world. I pray only that you continue to haunt me, Fen.” — Alistair (to Fenella)

• Even the shops had taken on an uncommon grimness, with their hard facades of marble and granite, the wealth within gleaming like archaeological relics under museum glass. (Gothic vibes, hell yes.)

• Looking at her felt like leaning too close to a dying fire, the heat muted, the flames gone, but the coals glowing red, alive in silence. (This is a line about Hati’s wolf eyes.)

• The room was dark, shadows playing on the walls as he lit a lamp on his bedside table. (Again, so simple and yet so utterly gothic, and I love it.)

• “Even in silence, my heart still whispers your name.” — Alistair (to Fenella)

• His eyes were dark and steely. They looked like storm clouds pressed into color, grey not as absence, but as tension, alive and waiting. (A line about Alistair’s vampiric eyes.)

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#PennedPossibilities 994 — Did any of your characters have a favorite comfort item as a child? If so, at what age did they stop using it? Do they still have it?

Alistair can’t remember that far back in his past, to be fair. For Hati, it was art. She gave up the habit ages ago, even if Alistair has tried to encourage her to enjoy the creativity and freedom of it again. So, for her, it was her art supplies. It isn’t so much an item as items, plural, but it still counts.

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#PennedPossibilities 992 — If your MC unexpectedly died, who would they want to raise their child(ren), if they have any? Have they already made a plan for this in case it happens?

Oooh, this is a good prompt. I’m glad I had this one saved. Vampires have their “children,” meaning the ones they’ve sired and made bloodbound AKA those they’ve turned into fellow vampires. They aren’t blood children, of course, but the familial relationship is very similar. Things tend to work in the same way. Alistair would want his bloodbound one/ones to survive and thrive, and they would need no help in doing so. He’s sure of that fact. Duncan would be just fine in that respect. He doesn’t require Alistair’s fellow existence to keep on living. There’s no plan needed in the event that he was to ever die.

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#PennedPossibilities 991 — Tell us about your WIP. What is the genre or genres?

Genres: Gothic and Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Horror.

Addition: For some explanation, this story also takes place during the tail end of the Victorian era, contains werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches, and was written with the gloriously eerie spirit of Hammer Horror films in mind.

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#PennedPossibilities 990 — Have any of your characters ever been in a fight?

Oh, many times, and that goes for all of them. The majority of the cast are immortals. They’re vampires and werewolves. Arguments, fights, and battles have (and will continue to) happen. I love writing scenes like this as well. 👀

(I’m posting this early for me, only because I’ll be busy tonight. I hope no one minds!)

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#PennedPossibilities 989 — Is your MC an immigrant or newcomer in the place where they live? If so, where did they emigrate from and where do they currently live?

Alistair is most definitely from exactly where he lives, and where Dorcha Castle is, despite what some of my readers may or may not be guessing. I’ll say it now for everyone. He actually *is* from Scotland, and from the Moray area at that. He was born there, lived there, and still lives there.

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