Its DOOOONNNNEEEEE!!!!!!

It’s DOOOONNNNEEEEE!!!!!!

7,925 words.  I am so tired.  I even edited the damn thing.

*mouse hovering over Post New Story button”

“No, I haven’t proof read it.”

*Post New*

“I want to finish it so I can tweak plot points without being locked in -”

*POST NEW*

“I have too many stories to finish!”

*POST POST POST*

It’s been a long week.  I think it’s time I posted some updates!

Working on the Virgin Widow tile for Fluff Bingo (21 tiles attempted, 13 completed) and thinking about the tropes on it.  I’ve been twisting them how I like, but I still understand the appeal of them in their original state. 

Widows occupied an interesting place in western literature.  The Virgin Widow trope means you get all the benefits of being a widow - financially stable, less likely to induce a scandal, sexually available - without the character having actually experienced married life or love.  While there is obviously a lot of unfortunate implications with it, especially in regards to women throughout history and purity culture, I do understand the appeal.  The contrast of independence/vulnerability.  The angst or humor of the secret being drawn out.  The plot where the hero/heroine endures a terrible marriage and is finally free and gets to explore intimacy as part of a healthy relationship.

It would be a fun one to play with in a modern setting.

Me: I know!  I’ll use this idea to fill a spot on the Bingo!  Great!  Quick little insta-lust with feelings and a funny joke.  1,500 words, done in an evening!

Brain: Complicated backstory.  Alternate Universe.

Me: 2,000 words and some cute confessions of attraction

Brain: Fun exciting chase scene in the middle.  Explosions.  Characters clashing.

Me: Insta-lust with awkward Prowl and two funny jokes.  Final offer.

Brain: Slow burn.  3 parts.  Character arc.

Fluffy Baby Nonsense