Throughout July I have been running a Twitter event for #WIPJoy – The Joy of my Work In Progress. It was based on the questions originally set by SimmeringMind for June, but since I only found out about it close to the end I figured late is still OK 🙂
You can see the original questions here, take from The Simmering Mind:
I have answered the question for In Numina, the novel I am currently drafting.
You can see all my answers via this direct Twitter Search, but I’ll replicate them here:
#WIPJoy day 1
A new Felix mystery. He's been hired to deal with haunted apartment buildings (houses are so cliche). It's downhill from there— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 1, 2016
#WIPJoy day 2
Felix has a unique backgeround. Having been thrown out of wizard college he gets his income from semi-legal problem resolution— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 2, 2016
#WIPJoy day 3
Aemilia piped up, “So is it really all over?”
I had to chuckle. “Oh, no! My dear, the real case has now just began.”— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 3, 2016
#WIPJoy day 4
I was about to congratulate myself on a well executed plan, when Fortuna chose to remind me that I am forever in her thrall.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 4, 2016
#WIPJoy day 5
The most relatable character is Felix, duh!
The books are written in 1st person
Felix's memoirs, in a way
He's usually honest— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 5, 2016
#WIPJoy day 6
Felix and I share the flaw of gluttony. He's a sucker for free food 🙂
Though I'm not a fan of fish sauce.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 6, 2016
#WIPJoy day 7
Yes, one character in particular is based on a real person.
No, I'm not telling who.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 7, 2016
#WIPJoy day 8
Felix's #humor is evident in his attitudes towards himself and his life. pic.twitter.com/qUHdVTEXnj
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 8, 2016
#WIPJoy day 9
I'd happily be a roomie of Felix. He might be pissed at the troubles I put him through, but with enough wine I'd be forgiven
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 9, 2016
#WIPJoy day 10
A line that makes me want to #hug someone.
Aemilia is channelling my wife here… 🙂 pic.twitter.com/6jPzzscGpl— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 10, 2016
#WIPJoy day 11
Felix used to work for the firm of Gordius et Falconius – a reference to Saylor's Gordianus and Davis' Falco.
Pure fanfic 😃
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 11, 2016
#WIPJoy Day 12
Opening of Chapter 2:Night gave up the ghost under the onslaught of the rising sun.
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 12, 2016
#WIPJoy day 13
Felix at the beginning and end of the novel:
A man leading a complex life, and not always making the right choices.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 13, 2016
#WIPJoy day 14
The next morning reaffirmed my life choice of not sharing my home with a woman.
(Said after spending the night over…)— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 14, 2016
#WIPJoy day 15
The novels' premise:
All houses, where small dwellings or large apartment buildings, have their owns gods and demons.
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 15, 2016
#WIPJoy day 16
Can't answer the question about the ending without giving out spoilers, but I will it's emotional!
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 16, 2016
#WIPJoy day 17
Felix makes me proud by learning to open up again…
Did I mention the bad choices in life? 😉— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 17, 2016
#WIPJoy day 18
End Scroll 1:
…piped up, “So is it really all over?”
I had to chuckle. “Oh, no! My dear, the real case has now just began”— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 18, 2016
#WIPJoy day 19
The closest thing to a contagonist, is Egretia itself. The city and the setting is just as important to the story as Felix.
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 19, 2016
#WIPJoy day 20
(food)The spicy snails were particularly exceptional,while the squid in nettle sauce was an eye- and mouth-pleasing classic
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 20, 2016
#WIPJoy day 21
(weather)Summer’s heat was inescapable, though not for lack of trying – I was lying in my loincloth in my garden fountain
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 21, 2016
#WIPJoy day 22
(smell)
The kind of brothel where, even across the street, one could smell the old sweat and semen that permeated the walls.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 22, 2016
#WIPJoy day 23
No, this is not a "kissing book" 😛
However, that said, the novel builds up the romantic sub-plot that runs through series— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 23, 2016
#WIPJoy day 24
Felix would hate you to know that… he's really a big softie.
On the inside.
Deep, deep on the inside.— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 24, 2016
#WIPJoy day 25
Yes, Felix feels like a friend. I often say we collaborate on the novels. Would be lovely to share a drink 🙂
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 25, 2016
#WIPJoy day 26
I think I keep writing because I can't stop. Once the flood gates opened, I find this is a type of calling.
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 26, 2016
#WIPJoy day 27
Nothing threatens my joy of writing – except not having enough time to write.
If only I could retire and do it full time…— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 27, 2016
#WIPJoy day 28
The cover of In Numina will probably feature a typical Roman house… with bleeding windows.
It's haunted, remember?— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 28, 2016
#WIPJoy day 29
The best compliment I could receive about In Numina, is that it is even better than Murder In Absentia 🙂
— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 29, 2016
#WIPJoy day 30
The following #WIP is called In Victrix, and will open with this line:
"The life of a gladiator isn’t all that bad actually."— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 30, 2016
#WIPJoy day 31
No scheduled question…
So I'll leave you with the list of upcoming titles! pic.twitter.com/k1N6jqBmyA— Assaph Mehr (@assaphmehr) July 31, 2016
This exercise was a lot of fun for me! There will be another one during September, in which I aim to participate.
In the mean time, you can enjoy the short stories or Murder In Absentia. Go read them (and then leave a review 🙂
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