I was re-reading this section for fanfiction research, and I just,,, Christine’s narrative voice is a genuine treasure.
“So it’s bad enough that he kidnapped me, Raoul, but the more important thing is that he’s tacky as FUCK.”
Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy.
Writers on Tumblr: If I don’t choose the right name for my character, the story won’t feel right… I need to think very carefully about name choice… 😦
Victor Hugo, writing Les Mis: My main character’s name is John McJohn, his dad’s name was John and his mother’s name was Joanne, and here’s a group of revolutionaries who I won’t bother to give first names except for the one guy who’s first name is also John
persephone's corner 