Comments on: Worldbuilding

By: Chris Warren

Chris Warren — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:30:22 +0000

One little tip that might help in world building and credibility is to match the behavioural style of each character to someone you know. You can then ask yourself the question, ‘How would that person react to or behave in the situation I have created?’ It also helps to prevent character behaviour drift as the story unfolds.

I used this technique in my recently published book, Randolph’s Challenge Book One - The Pendulum Swings. A small added benefit is my friends have all had to buy a copy to see if they can identify themselves - which, of course, they can’t because I’ve only borrowed their behavioural styles not their physical attributes or other aspects of their personality.

As for the sex thing. My main character has several failed attempts to satisfy his sexual inclinations. Doing this uses the ’sex thing’ without having to actually deal with it in a full and comprehensive way.

Chris Warren
Author and Freelance Writer
Randolph’s Challenge Book One - The Pendulum Swings

By: On The Edge by Ilona Andrews « Janicu’s Book Blog

On The Edge by Ilona Andrews « Janicu’s Book Blog — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:02:09 +0000

[...] a fan of Andrews’ detailed world building, because it’s so well thought out. Like they’ve said, “You can build a most fantastic world, if you take care to make it logical and follow its [...]

By: Jana Oliver

Jana Oliver — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:58:27 +0000

You’ve certainly had some white hot sexual tension in the first three books. As you’re keenly aware, often that is more effective than actual sex scenes. However, I agree with Nikki — here’s hoping Kate and Curran find some time to consummate their desires. Whether their relationship survives that consummation is another thing entirely.

By: Nikki B.

Nikki B. — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:16:33 +0000

I agree about sex being the main seperation of UF and PRM. And it is not needed to carry an awesome story. I enjoy reading both genres. HOWEVER with that being said…PLEASE don’t tell me your going to leave us in suspense for much longer! Jeez after the OMG ending in Magic Strikes I don’t know how much more I can take, I need some Kate/Curran action asap! …I do believe (if I recall correctly) Patricia Briggs finally gave in on book 4 of the Mercy Thompson series!!! Fingers crossed you followed the same pattern. lol =)

By: Andy Lawler

Andy Lawler — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:03:01 +0000

Umm…first RATE (cringe)

By: Andy Lawler

Andy Lawler — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:02:33 +0000

Ilona is so right. She does a great job of creating character driven UF in a rich and fascinating context. Her world building is first right and is a great home for fans of Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison and those who have finally left Laurel K. Hamilton after one orgy too many.
Her new series is indeed closed to PRN, but is still terrific.

By: Christine M.

Christine M. — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:47:40 +0000

What brk_nlssn said!

By: brk_nlssn

brk_nlssn — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:24:52 +0000

Agreed. Nothing worse than bad sex or…..er sex done badly. Either way, you don’t have that problem