tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post8754061685969607644..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Writing About: A Character’s Past LifeChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-17901249776840149832019-05-04T10:04:42.544-04:002019-05-04T10:04:42.544-04:00I've been toying with a reincarnation story fo...I've been toying with a reincarnation story for a while now. Each time I sit down to write I get hung up on the mechanics of reincarnation instead of letting the story flow and having fun. Your list helped a great deal. Thank you, Tinthia ClemantTinthia Clemanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486866197751792019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-25911602144197818092019-03-15T14:18:03.383-04:002019-03-15T14:18:03.383-04:00This site is just what I need. I am writing a boo...This site is just what I need. I am writing a book on reincarnation and am focusing on several of my main lives, trying to develop the descriptions and stories. Glad to know I'm not alone. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867913400252868390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80429661591131685252016-12-10T23:00:57.503-05:002016-12-10T23:00:57.503-05:00Sounds like me with soldiers and submarines :)Sounds like me with soldiers and submarines :)Mmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62280945111498626052014-07-31T11:59:11.377-04:002014-07-31T11:59:11.377-04:00I've played with alternate realities in one of...I've played with alternate realities in one of my ancient stories, and it is a lot like a past life because you get to alter her characters and their life so much.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-10105656897128664552014-07-30T21:01:57.371-04:002014-07-30T21:01:57.371-04:00I don't ever write about reincarnation, but I ...I don't ever write about reincarnation, but I do have a story with dimensions and there's an alternate but slightly different self in ever dimension. You can get into all kinds of trouble with people running into themselves or not being the right person in any given dimension. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-85217415274745309972014-07-30T15:13:04.750-04:002014-07-30T15:13:04.750-04:00I like it that when people say they don't beli...I like it that when people say they don't believe in reincarnation but are open to reading books about characters with past lives, and even writing about it. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-13820077737267292262014-07-30T14:14:43.625-04:002014-07-30T14:14:43.625-04:00I don't believe in reincarnation but I've ...I don't believe in reincarnation but I've read some good books where characters have past lives. Sounds like fun to write.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-12762584816521386442014-07-30T12:45:20.734-04:002014-07-30T12:45:20.734-04:00Exactly, Gina! Not believing in reincarnation does...Exactly, Gina! Not believing in reincarnation doesn't mean you can't add a character's past life into a story. It is fun! I had a blast changing my character and linking her past life to her current life. You can really get creative. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71112678114086691082014-07-30T12:44:02.316-04:002014-07-30T12:44:02.316-04:00I also like seeing it in fiction. Thank you, Medei...I also like seeing it in fiction. Thank you, Medeia! And thank you for answering my question. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-49656007137539466972014-07-30T12:42:50.260-04:002014-07-30T12:42:50.260-04:00I've written about a couple of things I don...I've written about a couple of things I don't exactly believe in and that's what made it interesting, because I had to make it seem believable. Thank you for contributing to my discussion! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-26627306168116366602014-07-30T12:41:45.074-04:002014-07-30T12:41:45.074-04:00Thank you, Kelly!Thank you, Kelly!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18475454811320750792014-07-30T12:41:30.483-04:002014-07-30T12:41:30.483-04:00That's neat, Denise! I've always felt a co...That's neat, Denise! I've always felt a connection to Ireland, although no one in my family is Irish, I wonder if any of my ancestors lived there. <br /><br />Thanks for contributing to my discussion, Denise! And thank you, I hope all is going well with you, too. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-12327039767508133102014-07-30T09:23:16.954-04:002014-07-30T09:23:16.954-04:00Interesting post, Chrys. I never thought about gi...Interesting post, Chrys. I never thought about giving one of my main character's a past life. I guess it is because I really don't believe in reincarnation. <br />But then again, that doesn't necessarily handicap me from exploring this idea. The more I think about it, the more exciting it would be for one of my character's to reflect off of their past life. I imagine writing like this would be a lot of fun=) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498810090279251726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-52493676536301345462014-07-30T07:12:11.484-04:002014-07-30T07:12:11.484-04:00I've read a lot of non-fiction on past lives, ...I've read a lot of non-fiction on past lives, but I'm not sure I believe in it. I do like seeing it in fiction and these are great tips. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-13027988603769030412014-07-29T22:00:38.616-04:002014-07-29T22:00:38.616-04:00That would be a challenge for me to write about si...That would be a challenge for me to write about since it is beyond what I believe. I do like those sorts of writing experiences those as it forces me to be creative, conduct research, and then work outside my comfort area. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-1384563070943473072014-07-29T20:57:41.449-04:002014-07-29T20:57:41.449-04:00What an awesome topic! I love it, Chrys.What an awesome topic! I love it, Chrys.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43677833724659263812014-07-29T18:38:24.821-04:002014-07-29T18:38:24.821-04:00I'm not into reincarnation, but I know that sp...I'm not into reincarnation, but I know that spiritually, memories are passed down through generations. I have a strong bond with France and always feel at home there, more than in Australia. I thought this was weird until I found out that I have ancestors from there...<br /><br />So my current WIP needed a lot of backstory woven in, and this has been a challenge, but so worth it to understand the present motivations.<br /><br />Hope all goes well, Chrys.<br /><br />Denise Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-46690674076826701322014-07-29T18:29:58.277-04:002014-07-29T18:29:58.277-04:00I haven't written about past lives, but I'...I haven't written about past lives, but I've written down snippets of my character reincarnating as someone new. Actually, it's an island filled with people who I've killed off through my writing. Instead of ruling a nation, one guy runs a hotel. Instead of being an all-powerful menace, another guy is a single dad who works 2 jobs. The past lives are in the actual novels, and it's the new life that's the potential story. <br /><br />Does that count?Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7670356668600959432014-07-29T18:21:15.650-04:002014-07-29T18:21:15.650-04:00So do I! And you're right, it does. :)So do I! And you're right, it does. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-75404104745895891132014-07-29T18:18:05.252-04:002014-07-29T18:18:05.252-04:00Hello Chrys! I love reading about a character'...Hello Chrys! I love reading about a character's past life...it gives the reader a more complete picture about what made her or him the person they are...Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43491216723246711922014-07-29T17:31:26.070-04:002014-07-29T17:31:26.070-04:00Thanks for the inspiration :)Thanks for the inspiration :)Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-78857802995763529102014-07-29T17:27:22.979-04:002014-07-29T17:27:22.979-04:00That is fascinating, Carrie-Anne! Wow! I wish I ha...That is fascinating, Carrie-Anne! Wow! I wish I had memories and dreams about my past lives. When I was growing up though, there were times when I would tell my mom, "I think I was alive in the 60-70's as an adult." I seemed connected to that era, the music, the people, everything. I always said I thought I died young. <br /><br />I've also felt that I was a cop in a past life. Maybe even a male cop. I just seem to know much more about police work than I should. It comes second-nature and that's why a lot of my characters are cops. I can't get away from them and I don't want to. <br /><br />You should write a story about Oda though. I think that would be interesting. And I think your rabbi was right. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70099218882737424052014-07-29T17:21:31.229-04:002014-07-29T17:21:31.229-04:00There have been times when I've gotten the ide...There have been times when I've gotten the idea for a story or song, and a year later I encounter a story or song just like the one I thought of. I've always believed that if you don't take the idea, or do something about it quickly, it goes back out into the universe and then it's up for grabs to anyone.<br /><br />I think we've been all sexes and races in our past lives. And that we've been all different things, from rich to poor.<br /><br />Thank for for contributing to my discussion, Robin!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-37297222707125533972014-07-29T17:16:44.588-04:002014-07-29T17:16:44.588-04:00Deja Vu moments are a brilliant idea! It adds myst...Deja Vu moments are a brilliant idea! It adds mystery. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-84682198519716425672014-07-29T13:54:56.481-04:002014-07-29T13:54:56.481-04:00This is something that I never even thought about!...This is something that I never even thought about! I think the idea of a character having a past life is intriguing. I think I'd have my character experience lots of deja vu moments before dropping the ax on him/her. Great post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.com