[Jan 2017] - Urban Fantasy - Discussion Thread

[Alex Hormann]

I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying writing this. Almost enough to make me *read* some Urban Fantasy.

[ScarletBea]

As expected, I didn't even start it yet 

But I think I have a good idea and threw in some notes.

How about setting some goals for you first month and not delaying closure by two days? How about trying to submit before the last minute, hmm? 

Somehow I think that only me being really strict and locking the thread at midnight on the 31st will make him learn... I'm too nice for my own good

[Lanko]

As expected, I didn't even start it yet 

But I think I have a good idea and threw in some notes.

How about setting some goals for you first month and not delaying closure by two days? How about trying to submit before the last minute, hmm? 

Somehow I think that only me being really strict and locking the thread at midnight on the 31st will make him learn... I'm too nice for my own good

Fine, fine, I will surprise you all by posting it before the deadline! In fact, I will not even be the last this month, how about it!

And if I fail, it won't get posted after! So I will also spare everyone the extra wait for the voting thread and also prevent Bea from having to sound bossy!

Ah, New Year promises     

[m3mnoch]

I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying writing this. Almost enough to make me *read* some Urban Fantasy.

right?!?

i just finished my story.  cleaned it up.  now, letting it sit.

but, yeah -- reading it again not only makes me want to read wider in urban fantasy, but it makes me want to write this character as my next book.  man, that would be fun.

[Lordoftheword]

I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying writing this. Almost enough to make me *read* some Urban Fantasy.

right?!?

i just finished my story.  cleaned it up.  now, letting it sit.

but, yeah -- reading it again not only makes me want to read wider in urban fantasy, but it makes me want to write this character as my next book.  man, that would be fun.

Oooooo I'm excited to read your story now!

After missing the Dragons month, I vow to have a story submitted before the 31st. If I fail, @Nora may have my first-born and I'll bequeath my entire first novel's earnings to January's winner. Unfortunately, that person will be far from rich and the money is already spent...but still!

I've raised the stakes...damn 

[NightWrite]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

[m3mnoch]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

oooh.  a train!  that sounds fun.

i went with demons, rock salt, and a car chase.

[Elfy]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

oooh.  a train!  that sounds fun.

i went with demons, rock salt, and a car chase.

So your standard episode of Supernatural, then?

[m3mnoch]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

oooh.  a train!  that sounds fun.

i went with demons, rock salt, and a car chase.

So your standard episode of Supernatural, then?

exactly!!

but, since this is me, there's a twist!

lemme finish up this photoshop work for the image, and i'll post it.

[NightWrite]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

oooh.  a train!  that sounds fun.

i went with demons, rock salt, and a car chase.

After some reflection I've realized my problem is coming from the train. Part of me is afraid I'll end up with some Murder on the Oriental Express parody with fantasy highlights. The other part is saying "shut up and go with it, you might get something you like."

Now that I've properly identified the two halves the "shut up and go" half is beginning to win.

[m3mnoch]

I've stalled with mine so far. The most concrete thing I've come up with is the setting is a train. I've toyed with some ideas, characters, and other settings. None of the ideas or characters, however, have panned out and the setting keeps going back to trains.

oooh.  a train!  that sounds fun.

i went with demons, rock salt, and a car chase.

After some reflection I've realized my problem is coming from the train. Part of me is afraid I'll end up with some Murder on the Oriental Express parody with fantasy highlights. The other part is saying "shut up and go with it, you might get something you like."

Now that I've properly identified the two halves the "shut up and go" half is beginning to win.

i support that decision.  all the best gunfights always happen on trains.

go with it!

RIDE THAT TRAIN!

[Nora]

Well, I'm going on with a demoted-sup-homicide-detective now magical-vandalism-inspector on the trail of an infamous street artist, never caught before, who uses spells and alchemical paints to make magical animated or 3D art and other cool effects.
Cop vs vandal, no car chase but some car stake outs, some donut eating...
So really a crime on the orient express sounds sweet-as to me! Go @NightWrite no one wants to read the story you think you should write. We want to read the story you would enjoy writing.

Then, WHY would I get your firstborn child, @Lordoftheword ?? I don't want it! I know how painful children are, for your wallet, your social life, your peace of mind, your general wellness... Any children left on my doorstep will be sold to the circus.

[JMack]

Well, since we're sharing...

Spoiler for Hiden:

I'm going with an inexperienced witch living in her billionaire father's condo in the 3rd highest skyscraper in Manhattan, hiding out at 800 feet high from the urban spirits that feed on magical energy.

[Lordoftheword]

Then, WHY would I get your firstborn child, @Lordoftheword ?? I don't want it! I know how painful children are, for your wallet, your social life, your peace of mind, your general wellness... Any children left on my doorstep will be sold to the circus.

Off to the circus with it then!

Ooo...I think you just gave me an idea for a story 

[m3mnoch]

btw, for the curious, my story image this month is a mashup of these two photos:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rogersview/6782672381/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kipsoep/8733341084/

since i couldn't find a decent copyright-permissible photo with demons or a nighttime car chase or rock salt shotguns.

so, the custom end result: