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Feb 08, 2013 06:39AM
a stranger and has a shady past-does this make him a bad boy?
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Midu wrote: "would a bad "girl" count as plot?"Sorry, Midu, no.
Midu wrote: "a stranger and has a shady past-does this make him a bad boy?"Sounds like...can you elaborate?
Would a hero having been in prison and being the son of satan count for plot?
Mary wrote: "Would a hero having been in prison and being the son of satan count for plot?"I'd say yes. Reyes is definitely a bad boy ;)
You saw through my stealthy questioning.
How much of the setting needs to be in the desert? If the book was set in New York but some of the flash backs were of Iraq, is that enough or does it need to be set entirely in the desert?
I'd say, "yes" to the stranger being a "bad boy" in that one, Midu.
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "How much of the setting needs to be in the desert? If the book was set in New York but some of the flash backs were of Iraq, is that enough or does it need to be set entirely in the desert?"What percent are we talking here, Dawn?
Lisa Kay wrote: "What percent are we talking here, Dawn? ..."I know there are a few but probably not a lot, but it is a key element to the story. I'll have to read to know for sure. I'll ask again if I end up using that book.
Okay, Dawn. I know CaroB questioned that in past weeks. However, what with the flashbacks, she might allow it.
Would a main character (a blond female) getting lost and sick in the Nevada desert count for plot?
Dawn, I'm going to say, "yes" to the flashbacks based on: Plot: Book with recurring flashbacks in the narration...
Mary wrote: "Would a main character (a blond female) getting lost and sick in the Nevada desert count for plot?"Hmmm... I'm going to let CaroB decide on that one, Mary. I want to say, "yes"...but then, I'm easy. Unless her getting lost is related to a relationship? Somehow?
Mary wrote: "Would a main character (a blond female) getting lost and sick in the Nevada desert count for plot?"I'm going to say no to that. Getting lost and sick isn't the same as loosing yourself while your in a relationship :)
HAHAH Lisa Kay, I just said no to it :)
Susan (susayq) wrote: "HAHAH Lisa Kay, I just said no to it :)"We'll let CaroB have final say so ;)
I'm betting she says, "no."
Lisa Kay wrote: "Dawn, I'm going to say, "yes" to the flashbacks based on: Plot: Book with recurring flashbacks in the narration...
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Yeah, I got plot covered. I was hoping to get setting too. The progloge and chapter 1 delt with Iraq, but then the main couple have become more interested in being porn stars than thinking of the past. The prologe is entirely set in Iraq, chapter 1 was remembering what happened in Iraq. I doubt that is enough. I'll see if they can get thier clothes back on long enough to remember more of Iraq. (Not sure if I've ever read a book where I wanted the characters to stop having sex)lol
Dawn, yes, that counts for plot and setting.
For the plot , what if the heroine is the one in trouble with the police?
Mary, I like how you're thinking outside the square, but I'm going to say no to that for plot points, but it definitely would count for setting.
ShoSho, that was just one example of what would constitute a "bad boy" but unfortunately, it's still the bad BOY we're after.
Since it's an old bodice rippers, I have a feeling it might fit the "girl loses self in relationship" plot line anyway.
CaroB wrote: "ShoSho, that was just one example of what would constitute a "bad boy" but unfortunately, it's still the bad BOY we're after."This morning my imagination is not very active ;)
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Not sure if I've ever read a book where I wanted the characters to stop having sex..."LBMO! Really. Doesn't the author know you're in a competition?
P.S. Yay! It counts.
Mary wrote: "Since it's an old bodice rippers, I have a feeling it might fit the "girl loses self in relationship" plot line anyway."Ah! So then, the heroine getting lost in the desert is symbolic?
Lisa Kay wrote: "Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Not sure if I've ever read a book where I wanted the characters to stop having sex..."LBMO! Really. Doesn't the author know you're in a competition?
P.S. Yay! It counts"
Double Yay!
**hee hee** that should be LMBO, not LBMO...
Just wanted to know does the character on the cover have to be wearing both sunglasses and a hat. Or can just one of those work?
Manvir wrote: "Just wanted to know does the character on the cover have to be wearing both sunglasses and a hat. Or can just one of those work?"Both, sorry.
So CaroB do you think Wallbanger gets any points for the plot?please refer to Dawn's post fighting our case; )
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
ShoSho **The sick chick** wrote: "So CaroB do you think Wallbanger gets any points for the plot?please refer to Dawn's post fighting our case; )
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......"
Nope, sorry Shosho. He's not a bad boy IMO. He's upfront with all three previous girls and stops as soon as he meets Nightie Girl. In fact, she's the only one that ever really judges him about his "harem". Maybe if they didn't know about each other, or if he was deceitful to them... But it is on the "bad boy" shelf, so it'll count towards shelf link.
I'll stand down if Susan or Lisa Kay disagree with me here.
CaroB, I agree with no plot points. I did not think he was a bad boy. He had been a manwhore before he got with her, but not after. Sorry, Shosho.
It's OK, I'm enjoying it too much: D I'll do better with points next week
Thanks CaroB for the response but I have another questions lol.Does the pendant on the cover have to be a key? It's still on a chain and it plays a central role through out the whole book.
Sorry Manvir, but yes, it has to be a key.
Hi Mr.Elf ,Thank you for the songs just one teeny tiny thing ,I think my song choice was released in 1997 . Can you double check that?
Great song choices this week! Nice going ladies :)
ShoSho **The sick chick** wrote: "Hi Mr.Elf ,Thank you for the songs just one teeny tiny thing ,I think my song choice was released in 1997 . Can you double check that?"Fixed it Miss ShoSho.
Can we use the names of the band members and what can we use for title? Is is only Warzone or can we use War Zone or even Wanted like we got a past week when we could use the band name in the title?
Also, can cheating count for plot or does it have to the woman that cheats like in the song? (I'm assuming the latter but please confirm.)ETA: Can it be cheating by a woman even if the woman was the ex-wife, not necessarily the heroine?
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Can we use the names of the band members and what can we use for title? Is is only Warzone or can we use War Zone or even Wanted like we got a past week when we could use the band name in the title?"You can use the following names....SIVA, JAY, NATHAN, MAX, TOM. and for title any that have WAR or ZONE in it's title or series.
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Also, can cheating count for plot or does it have to the woman that cheats like in the song? (I'm assuming the latter but please confirm.)"yes, cheating counts as a plot, doesn't matter who cheats.
I know this might be pushing it a bit, but how about "wars" or "warriors" in the book title or series name?
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