I recently saw Disney's Frozen. What a wonderful sister movie! If you have a sister, take her! Which sister do you identify with the most? I am more like Anna. I am the younger sister, therefore I understood what it was like when my sister outgrew the things we once enjoyed doing together. In my youth, I used to be more impulsive in matters of the heart; where I'd mistake infatuation for something more. I know my sister would have said the same as Elsa did if I had made a rash decision about a man. Though Elsa reminded me more of my sister, there was a little part of me that could identify with Elsa, especially during the Let It Go scene where she builds her castle. I am like Elsa, where I hide my talent, yet in solitude, I create. First, I begin by creating a character like Elsa created Olaf. Next, she found a place to build her castle, which is the setting. The ice castle represents the story that I'm writing; the ice walls are the structure of the plot and it grows and branches out. If only writing went that quickly and smoothly! My heroine in my novel The Whisperer of Storms could identify with Elsa as well. She has kept a secret about herself, but will get the opportunity to let it go as Elsa did.
In addition to the holidays, this month also had a Friday the 13th. Not only that, but it was also the 13th year of this century. Some members of my family believe in unlucky number 13! It reminds me of researching the Romany (Gypsies) because they are very superstitious. They believe certain objects are either good luck or bad luck. It makes me sometimes wonder if we might have some Romany someplace in our family tree, especially with those of us who have dark hair/eyes and an intuitive nature!
Since the holiday season will soon come to pass, I am looking forward to having more time to read and write. My New Year's resolution is to finish my novel in 2014 and hopefully get it published the same year. Stay tuned for updates!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Veronica
