tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post9019021695522730055..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: N: A to Z Blogging ChallengeSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-82281378574089743802014-04-18T11:36:56.620-04:002014-04-18T11:36:56.620-04:00I don't think nobility makes or breaks a story...I don't think nobility makes or breaks a story, but action does. I see nepotism everywhere I look. And I avoid the news for concern of it getting me depressed.Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-419655725423703612014-04-17T07:28:22.903-04:002014-04-17T07:28:22.903-04:00It's worth noting that notions of 'class&#...It's worth noting that notions of 'class' and 'nobility' are themselves culturally specific. Medieval societies had barons and knights and so on, but they probably didn't think in terms of what we would now consider socio-economic classes.stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388674850920848503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-35354838683774282612014-04-16T21:18:27.817-04:002014-04-16T21:18:27.817-04:00Australia is supposedly in the 21st century, but o...Australia is supposedly in the 21st century, but our PM just reintroduced knights and dames. ;) <br /><br />(no, I didn't vote for him)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-20184944412543067362014-04-16T20:11:17.955-04:002014-04-16T20:11:17.955-04:00In answer to your last 3 questions: yes, yes, and ...In answer to your last 3 questions: yes, yes, and yes! <br /><br />I think those in power manipulate everything they can get their hands on. It's the nature of the beast. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40852544363684661672014-04-16T17:58:25.787-04:002014-04-16T17:58:25.787-04:00Um, in the world of my novels power is handed down...Um, in the world of my novels power is handed down through families. Blood relations matter. That is probably nepotism to the nth degree. :))<br /><br />And great question about how news travels in the fictional world. All those kinds of details matter and add so much to the believability of the setting. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-22973614892658557852014-04-16T16:58:04.179-04:002014-04-16T16:58:04.179-04:00I can't say any of these things affect my WIPs...I can't say any of these things affect my WIPs--they're all set modern-day, so they deal with things the same we we do! I don't really get into nobility...seems odd to me that countries pay royalty to do nothing more than act like they're better than everyone else!<br /><br />Visiting you from the A to Z challenge sign-up page. Great to meet you!<br /><br />Stephanie Faris, author<br />30 Days of No Gossip<br />http://stephie5741.blogspot.comStephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40345470667206366512014-04-16T16:28:45.779-04:002014-04-16T16:28:45.779-04:00I'm agreeing with Alex on this one.I'm agreeing with Alex on this one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-87819928761004594462014-04-16T15:22:47.263-04:002014-04-16T15:22:47.263-04:00As I read through some of your old posts, trying t...As I read through some of your old posts, trying to play catch-up, all those questions reminded me why I admire the fantasy writers... such complex and amazing world-building...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76605524398281866322014-04-16T14:49:01.622-04:002014-04-16T14:49:01.622-04:00I try to avoid the media because I know they'r...I try to avoid the media because I know they're attempting to heard me like sheep. LOL. sometimes it worksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164269285285491186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-18340572551203524992014-04-16T13:36:26.828-04:002014-04-16T13:36:26.828-04:00The government has a strain on what the media can ...The government has a strain on what the media can give and the media gives us a bunch of useless crap to manipulate indeedPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-60842040400035474002014-04-16T13:01:24.157-04:002014-04-16T13:01:24.157-04:00Class is important in any story, good choice. Class is important in any story, good choice. Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-79367055001438376142014-04-16T12:57:35.587-04:002014-04-16T12:57:35.587-04:00Nepotism is everywhere and my husband's sick o...Nepotism is everywhere and my husband's sick of me saying, "I hate the media..."Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-44581511989154436912014-04-16T12:51:59.985-04:002014-04-16T12:51:59.985-04:00I've got a series with a manipulative governme...I've got a series with a manipulative government, and a couple that deal with nobility. I think the way people communicate is a HUGE factor in the way a story world plays out. <br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">True Heroes from A to Z</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-487354597322748122014-04-16T12:50:21.826-04:002014-04-16T12:50:21.826-04:00Nobility . . . check! I know I keep mentioning my ...Nobility . . . check! I know I keep mentioning my future project but that's because it's the one story where I had to really create a whole new world and there is a Queen. :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-50512283433619621802014-04-16T12:37:20.112-04:002014-04-16T12:37:20.112-04:00In my series, two of the characters work for their...In my series, two of the characters work for their father at the car dealership.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-25720675524984569612014-04-16T12:33:10.804-04:002014-04-16T12:33:10.804-04:00My answer to all your question is yes. And the wa...My answer to all your question is yes. And the way news travels is so important to the world we create. <br /><br />I'm in love with your theme this year. What a great list you've shared with us for creating those places our characters live in.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-33832790970161562882014-04-16T11:57:32.316-04:002014-04-16T11:57:32.316-04:00Nepotism is sooo alive and well.Nepotism is sooo alive and well.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-30438631232700738252014-04-16T11:39:40.781-04:002014-04-16T11:39:40.781-04:00Not that this is the same but since I don't wr...Not that this is the same but since I don't write mostly food this days, here goes ...<br /><br />We recently watched The Manor House, I think is it called. Where there's all kinds of ranks and it's interesting. Present day people go back an live in Edwardian times. I don't know if I'm spelling that correctly. Anyway, the butler to me, was the most interesting.<br /><br />PS: No name for your washer? Not even a nickname? Nothing? Nada? The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-30978765714646336172014-04-16T09:57:52.392-04:002014-04-16T09:57:52.392-04:00Speaking of nobility... I started watching Reign o...Speaking of nobility... I started watching Reign on the CW. If you aren't familiar, it is about Mary Queen of Scots. Every time I watch an episode I think to myself, "I really need to look up her life on the internet and see how true the show is being to the story." I find it fascinating.... nobility, that is.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-84471560489833186962014-04-16T09:54:24.579-04:002014-04-16T09:54:24.579-04:00so much to think of in world building! news was a ...so much to think of in world building! news was a tough one for my mg fantasy - communication, should it be fast or slow? it's a difficult question, how fast do i want them to get help?!<br /><br />and magic - love magic - and love being the "creator" of my world to set its limitations - mwa ha ha!<br /><br />happy a to z-ing!<br />thanks for stopping by my blog so much!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-82838603207367284452014-04-16T09:31:07.275-04:002014-04-16T09:31:07.275-04:00Thought provoking questions, Susan..
Oh, you bet!...Thought provoking questions, Susan..<br /><br />Oh, you bet! There is tons of manipulation in politics, media, and everyday life... Sadly, it's part of human nature...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-30917411471826483612014-04-16T08:55:41.991-04:002014-04-16T08:55:41.991-04:00I'm with Alex on that one. But, it's a gre...I'm with Alex on that one. But, it's a great question, to ask about the news like that, and a potential great plot tool!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-79563304961588377922014-04-16T08:45:06.768-04:002014-04-16T08:45:06.768-04:00I don't know about the government, but I do th...I don't know about the government, but I do think the media manipulates us...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com