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Elizabeth93
Elizabeth93

May-3-2007 21:33

I have recently had an idea to write a story just after the Civil War. I have my prompt, but I still need to think up what my character should do in the story.

My idea is what if John Wilkes Booth had a daughter, what would her life be like. While researching Booth, I found a book written by his granddaughter showing her family tree. I will probably make my character a twin of one of the two children Booth had.

If anyone has any ideas please feel free to post them here or PM them to me.

Thanks!
Elizabeth93

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Ceres Trajan
Ceres Trajan
Old Shoe

May-17-2007 13:12

So far I think we can all agree on a breakfasty sort of theme. We've got beef, pork (bacon, to be precise) and some muffins. So, building upon this theme, allow me to offer you a sample intoduction for your story.

It had been yet another long and grueling night of working the streets on my latest case. My dogs were barking and my gut was empty. Sadly, not many diners were keen on allowing their customers to sidle up to the counter with two doberman-retriever mixed puppies . It was an unfortunate combination leaving the offspring both angry and amorous - much like my ex-husband.

After a few more hours of hounding the streets, we finally stumbled upon a sight for sore eyes, The Greasy Spoon & Bowl - a food salvage operation serving 2 and 4-legged patrons alike.

My dogs, Cerberus and Romeo, immediately caught the scent of the heavily seasoned, not-so-fresh meat being fried up just to our likings. So with a bowl full of the undiscernable parts of both cows and pigs, and a slightly stale blueberry-tuna muffin, we made our way to an empty table.

Come to think of it, all of the tables were empty, which suited me just fine. After all, I had to attend to the business of filling my diaper with some hot bacon. I could scarceley contain my satisfaction that at some point today or tomorrow I would be unveiling my little secret at the perfect opportune moment.

Hope this helps get you started Elizabeth. And feel free to edit if you need to. I wasn't too sure about the dog's names anyway.

Chaussettes Chatoyantes
Chaussettes Chatoyantes

May-17-2007 20:36

Again, CT . . . you're my hero. ;)

Elizabeth93
Elizabeth93

May-27-2007 22:37

Muffins will probably make it into the story and all other foods since my character and her family have to eat, so PLEASE no more posts about the different foods the story should mention. I know that most of us, including me, get a laugh out of these posts but I would prefer any posts to have SOME sense of seriousness to them. Other than that, if you want more info about the story so far, PM me, I don't get to check this board that often.

THANKS!!!

Elizabeth93

biggie528
biggie528
Lucky Stiff

May-27-2007 23:08

Have you tried hot air balloon rides?

That could be a hoot!

Especially if there was PIZZA!

Ceres, you continue to rock my world :)

Elizabeth93
Elizabeth93

Jun-3-2007 03:01

Were hot air balloons even around in the 1870's? It's a great idea and I think my character would love something like that. Just how to fit it into the story line....

Unfortunately my story has gotten pushed aside because of everday things. Maybe once softball season ends I'll have a little more time to gather my thoughts on this story.

Keep posting!!!
Elizabeth93

Paranoid_Android
Paranoid_Android
Story Teller

Jun-3-2007 04:00

Montgolfier (sp?) pioneered hot air balloons around late 1700's early 1800's (I think, eh I'll google it later). So you're safe. Hot air ballooning would have been risky and dangerous back then so even better for your heroine. :)

Elizabeth93
Elizabeth93

Jun-6-2007 20:26

Wow, now I NEED to include hot air ballooning somehow. Any ideas on a scene... and please, civil war era.

AmazingAmanda253
AmazingAmanda253
Well-Connected

Jun-6-2007 21:39

Well spys used hot air balloons...

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