tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post115321621714357045..comments2024-03-22T18:03:13.028+07:00Comments on Chord Gitar: Futuristic Romance HeroesYuki Rijkiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10334294289608982794noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-1153477055574613882006-07-21T17:17:00.000+07:002006-07-21T17:17:00.000+07:00Patti, I've actually responded twice (both with IE...Patti, I've actually responded twice (both with IE and Firefox) and my answer hasn't shown up either way. I think Blogger is mad at me {g}<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'll try one last time.<BR/><BR/>I think because you started with a point of commonality (their shared heritage) and a healthy dose of physical attraction you laid the groundwork for building trust between Conor and Mika. As you say, Conor had a more difficult time given his background and, for men, I think his trust issues had to be answered in more concrete terms, ie Mika's help against other demons/foes even when he didn't want it.<BR/><BR/>Let's see if this posts.Lynda K. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359454130425927874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-1153242015253323552006-07-19T00:00:00.000+07:002006-07-19T00:00:00.000+07:00Lynda,Thank you, I'm glad you liked Crimson Veil! ...Lynda,<BR/><BR/>Thank you, I'm glad you liked Crimson Veil! And you really are good at the hard questions. :-) While I was writing the book, I just wrote it. Yeah, I know--not much help. Looking back on it now, I might be able to come up with answers.<BR/><BR/>First, my hero and heroine are both half demon and half human and scattered throughout the first half of the book, Conor reminds himself that "demons lie." I think the fact that he's aware that she could be lying helps alleviate the fact that she <EM>is</EM> lying about some things.<BR/><BR/>Second, the premise in this world is that once a demon gives his word, he'd die before betraying it. It's instinctual in them. Not that demons are goody goody because they'll let the other person think they're making a promise when they aren't and all kinds of other scheme stuff to avoid being accountable. But Conor gave his word to protect Mika, and by this point, they're both aware that she really is in danger. He's looking to get rid of the two demons after her and kick her out of his house, promise fulfilled. Of course, it isn't that easy for poor Conor.<BR/><BR/>Those are the really easy things I did, but I think there were other, more subtle things going on. Mika's lies come out past the midpoint of the book, after she and Conor were already lovers. He's already begun to trust her to some degree and there is a bond between them whether he likes it or not.<BR/><BR/>It was easier for Mika. She knew Conor was her mate and that a male demon will die to keep his vishtau mate safe. She also knows that he'll keep his word to protect her no matter what, so she continues trusting in that.<BR/><BR/>Since you read the book, do you have any thoughts on how I did it? :-)Patti O'Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821437588597357566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-1153235582780692022006-07-18T22:13:00.000+07:002006-07-18T22:13:00.000+07:00Patti said: No matter what else is going on around...Patti said: No matter what else is going on around them, the hero and heroine are always a team, able to rely on each other one hundred percent. They might not trust each other, in fact, in Through a Crimson Veil, Conor was damn pissed off at Mika for the lies she told, but despite all that, he continued to protect her and Mika knew he'd never let anything happen to her.<BR/>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<BR/>First, I loved Through a Crimson Veil :-) but the above statement is intriguing.<BR/><BR/>I know it worked but, for those who haven't read the book, how did you go about showing the fact they were a team? That they could rely on each other while not exactly trusting each other?Lynda K. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359454130425927874noreply@blogger.com