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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 5, 2010 21:23:11 GMT -5

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Post by Skylar on Sept 5, 2010 21:23:11 GMT -5

A Story.
A Novel.
A Life.

Dear Diary,
I write these words today, wondering what tomorrow, if there is one, will bring. Chewy's to the point where any strange movement makes him bark, and Breath is to the point where you can count his ribs. We're without food, and there seems to be none in sight. I keep telling myself that we'll arrive soon, but I can't help but doubt that we're nowhere near...

In A Story. A Novel. A Life., a very young adult, a five year old brother, and a large German Shepard are targeted in this thrilling novel about a time where life as we know it ends due to an outbreak of a deadly virus, unstoppable earthquakes, and a drought like no other. The three protagonists set on a journey towards a Survivor settlement in Northern Texas. Throughout the journey, they meet ones who they come to love, and ones who they come to hate.

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Click for book cover.

So, this plot has been nibbling at my ear for the past 3+ months, and I finally ended the planning process and I'm ready to begin the rough draft. Feel free to post what you think of it so far, as I'll take everything you say into consideration and try to make it as enjoyable as possible.

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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 5, 2010 21:33:58 GMT -5

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Post by ∂αмєη on Sept 5, 2010 21:33:58 GMT -5

Oh. My. Gawd.
Sky.

I love you.

I don't know if I should smile at how amazingly it's written, or if I should cry at the thought of how tragic their lives would be. Or if I should just tackle hug you and tell you I love you xD

Let me split this into parts.

The cover -
Just like you said in the C-Box. The background makes me think of wasteland. The blood, death. And the text makes me think of torture and tragedy. It's perfect. If I were to walk by it in a book store, I would pick it up, and not even think twice about buying it. It's cover is so simple, yet so deep. It seems like it could have a million words to describe it, but even then, it wouldn't send the same message. I feel like I know more just by looking at it. Like I know what the three protagonists are going through, just by gazing on the cover. It's just wonderful Sky.

The plot -
Let me start off by saying that what you wrote is probably one of the best pieces of writing I have ever had the honor to read. And I've seen some pretty amazing pieces of writing. I've read the Hunger Games after all. And that was definately a good thing to read. But after reading that plot, I want more. And it is a different want. It is somewhat of a need xD
As soon as I finished it, I could picture it all. Exactly what was going on in the lives of the three protagonists. And that's what a reader likes, is it not ? They want to picture it. To be able to imagine exactly what was going on. And with the description you gave, I could imagine it all.

Sky, this has made me love you even more xD
It is incredible. And I loved it so much, even though it is just that small bit.

Imagine what the book would be like.

I am looking forward to hearing more about this Sky, and if I see it on shelves one day, or anywhere for sale, I would buy it without thinking.

all I need's a whisper in a world that only shouts

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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 5, 2010 22:15:05 GMT -5

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Post by Skylar on Sept 5, 2010 22:15:05 GMT -5

Chapter 1.

With each step that was taken, every breath began to get harder. There was a wheezy element to each breath, inhaling the dust blowing around their heads doing nothing to help them. A day had went without water, and it was a miracle that they were still walking. The boy named Set pulled a shopping cart behind him, a miracle find, in his words, filled with what little food and water was left. Now, reader, you may be wondering why the two males and one dog had not drank some of the water, but the reasoning was quite simple logic. If they were to drink the rest of the water, there would be no more, and if there wasn't anymore, there'd be more of a chance of dying, and it'd give them less to say that they had.

The small, 5 year old boy, covered in a leather coat and too many layers of clothing to count spoke up with the same wheeze in his voice as Set would have. Chewy, the dog stopped in his tracks, and pointed his nose towards what seemed to be the East. "Set, I'm scared." To a normal person, such as you, reader, there was no questioning why. They'd been left alone in a world where a bottle of water was seen as a miracle that was sent from Heaven, from those who still believed. And on top of it all, the past month had been spent moving from different land to different land, life and death being risked on a daily basis. For Set, though, this was an unusual occurrence. Breath, the smaller of the two boys, was not one to speak of being scared. He'd grown accustomed to it, and it was pain to see how mature he was for a 5 year old...

kayso that's what I have for Chapter 1. Sneak peak, of sorts. Hope ya' like it.

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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 5, 2010 22:29:27 GMT -5

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Post by Xeniaph on Sept 5, 2010 22:29:27 GMT -5

Okay. Honest opinions. [deep breath]
-Earthquakes, a global drought, AND a viral apocalypse. Really?
-The first sentence felt a little convoluted.
-I like the whole journal thing. It's nice.
-The name Chewy bothers me just a little bit.
-"Touch the hearts of everyone who reads it." There's no way you were serious when you said that.
I only say these things because I'm honestly caring about what you write! <3

Edit: I'm only talking about your intro post here.

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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 5, 2010 23:24:22 GMT -5

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Post by phunke on Sept 5, 2010 23:24:22 GMT -5

Mm, I like it. Seems a lot like The Road though, especially the shopping-cart. Ah well.
I'm interested to see what happens later, when other characters come into play.

Also, a german shepherd? I mean yeah, my favorite breed, but that reminded me a lot of I Am Legend. xD

G'job sky, you show lots of cajones for writing a book. Way more than I have, anyway. ^^

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A Story. A Novel. A Life. Plot Synopsis; Sept 6, 2010 21:26:06 GMT -5

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Post by cameron on Sept 6, 2010 21:26:06 GMT -5

I was thinking "The Road" the whole time, and was going to say that...But my lovely fiance beat me to it. <3

I also agree with Xeniaph on....everything. And I don't really like the title all too much....

But I did like the cover.

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