Awesome. The only problem I have with this post is: "Who Stunned Alexandra in the basement? Someone with a wand." But this will get revealed in book 4 at least?? I noticed this book had a few things that were left hanging. One of them is obviously the person who stunned Alex. And the other big one is Valeria. For all we know she could be DEAD. I really look forward to your next one. First lands below and now stars above? Alex sure is going places.
Since you say it will be about a year til the next book. Do you think you can post up a recommendation of other fanfictions that YOU thought were good? It's really hard to find good quality stories these days, and I think you would have read some good ones that you want to share.
What I like about fanfiction the most is this direct interactions that you can have with the writers. I find the discussion about what the writer intended versus what you got from it deeply interesting
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Deathly Regiment
anonymous
June 21 2010, 02:30:29 UTC
I definitely got the 'Regiment' thing, and that scene where it was revealed that the Confederation was sacrificing children... I'm too young to have seen Empire Strikes Back in theaters, but the moment Tiow revealed the secret of the Deathly Regiment with an unpleasant smile is right up there with "No, *I* am your father." moment in my book. :D
Pritchard brothersanthonyjfuchsJune 21 2010, 02:55:39 UTC
Oh ho ho. Burton an' Noah. :)
Once upon a time, I meant to ask if they were brothers of Constance, Forbearance and Innocence, or just other Ozarker boys in their Holler. I never did get around to asking, and as a result, they did, in fact, slip my mind afterwards. Although, now looking back into that chapter, Innocence was telling David what her brothers thought of Quidditch, so I probably should have made the connection. But thanks for the clarification :)
I also didn't know which two of the twins' three older brothers Burton and Noah were meant to be, though I assumed that neither of them was the youngest of the Pritchard brood. Of course, that would only prevent me from accurately listing them in the Pritchard Family article.
I can respect the idea that you have to kill off characters. But there really does have to be a buildup. Sort of a subtle, race-against-the-clock sense that gradually builds up until reaching its murderous climax. You did a fine job. The buildup to Sirius' death was likewise good. I've read stories where everyone is just trudging around, and then all of a sudden, BAM! person X dies. I hate that. I realize that it has its value, but I feel like people who do that do it purely to shock. I don't enjoy it.
Also, the fic where that happened may not be one I revisit when it's next updated.
I stand by what I messaged you, though. PLEASE don't let this get until next year, or at the very least, past next winter before you start updating AQ4. I enjoy this series so much. I really do anticipate avidly your next update.
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"Who Stunned Alexandra in the basement? Someone with a wand."
But this will get revealed in book 4 at least?? I noticed this book had a few things that were left hanging. One of them is obviously the person who stunned Alex. And the other big one is Valeria. For all we know she could be DEAD. I really look forward to your next one. First lands below and now stars above? Alex sure is going places.
Since you say it will be about a year til the next book. Do you think you can post up a recommendation of other fanfictions that YOU thought were good? It's really hard to find good quality stories these days, and I think you would have read some good ones that you want to share.
Thanks again.
-Dunlop
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Once upon a time, I meant to ask if they were brothers of Constance, Forbearance and Innocence, or just other Ozarker boys in their Holler. I never did get around to asking, and as a result, they did, in fact, slip my mind afterwards. Although, now looking back into that chapter, Innocence was telling David what her brothers thought of Quidditch, so I probably should have made the connection. But thanks for the clarification :)
I also didn't know which two of the twins' three older brothers Burton and Noah were meant to be, though I assumed that neither of them was the youngest of the Pritchard brood. Of course, that would only prevent me from accurately listing them in the Pritchard Family article.
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Also, the fic where that happened may not be one I revisit when it's next updated.
I stand by what I messaged you, though. PLEASE don't let this get until next year, or at the very least, past next winter before you start updating AQ4. I enjoy this series so much. I really do anticipate avidly your next update.
~DarkSov
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