Hey L.
Oh, don’t think that I wrote it just as a sentimental gift to my son. Which, I sort of did, I guess? But I obviously hope to make it good enough to pitch it to publishers. Do I think it’ll get picked up? No. But I don’t even want to mail it out yet because it is so rough. So, I’d basically hand this thing to strangers if they’d give feedback on direction and quality. Hahah. Pretty much anyone that wanders through here I’d hand it to for the hope of real feedback. I should probably join a writer’s group. hah.

I will say this, the book is getting better, and stronger the longer I think about it and tweak it. My first iteration of the ending was thin and didn’t make sense to the larger book. And later on, I dove tailed more of the story into the ending. And in the past 2 weeks I have totally retooled the beginning and folded that added layer into the ending as well. I do think that there is something to be said about time, and rewrites. I think M. Night was the one that said he didn’t realize Bruce Willis was dead until edit 57? Some enormous number. I’ve discovered a couple cool new layers to the book which has been fun. But definitely not fun on a Bruce Willis is dead level, that is for sure! haha. One can hope though.

Just don’t have tons of time for all of the little projects I’d like to do in my life. iPhone apps to build, books to write, blog posts to publish, businesses to start, bulletin boards to assemble. gah! hahahah.

It’s very kind and generous of you to offer idea discussion to an absolute stranger regarding your book, “The Paladine’s Pendant” but feel your son and daughter’s contributions are far more precious, meaningful–especially as the book becomes a family heirloom.

After watching the initial movie, “Guardians of the Galaxy” the raccoon character kept popping up in my mind while reading about your raccoon hero, Chat Chatterly. Not such a Disney-ish persona but absolutely Marvel-ish. Based on only Prologue and Chapter One, lead to an idea to present your story to Marvel Comics to become a movie sequel focusing on superhero, Rocky Raccoon.

You are brave to share your many creations, thoughts, opinions and bear receiving criticism or judgement. I admire your confidence and creativity. It’d be a pleasure to read your completed book and to purchase it with lots of pictures you/family have drawn to complement each chapter.

Thanks L,
You are something else. Thanks a ton for the encouragement. I actually finished it a year or two ago. The ending is so so. My son finally read it. And he’s helping me edit it and clean it up. My oldest, my daughter has finally agreed to read it and I’m working through it to change it and firm it up. Started that about a week or two ago as coincidence would have it. Just completely forgot about this post and it’s updates that I was doing.

If you are wanting to read it, I’d love to hear your ideas for how to make it better. I have to finish the edits I’m in the middle of for my daughter, but I’d would owe you a huge debt if you took the time to look at it. But definitely don’t feel obliged.

Regardless, you are right, one can’t be too tied up by one’s personality type or family history, or whatever. I eventually finished it. And it will just be a cute little book that will be passed down through my family I’m sure! hahaha. But I had fun playing with it.

Thanks so much for the encouragement.
Taylor

Don’t place value on a cobwebby Jungian-Myers-Brigg personality test or an unscientific and religion rejected enneagram test of personality types. Heck, just consider these things irrelevant due the way body organs renew by certain timeframes so do our personalities.

It’s not the ENTP which defines you, it’s your belief it does. Taylor, you’re so much more than those broad generalities given as a result by some fallible, human-designed test:-p

You’re a remarkable person–very creative and intelligent. And you do finish finish things (your site shows numerous instances) despite your believing your ENTP doesn’t allow it. Personality perceptions are too ephemeral and are only anchored by the value given to them.

Your THinc. site is proof you’re capable of starting a concept, adding, improving, and finishing tasks…look at all the reviews you’ve done! That’s a lot of time, effort, expense to complete.

After installing the php.BB, my friend, please finish “The Paladin’s Pendant.”
Thank you mucho:-D