tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550312290404804831.post3863182575158889135..comments2023-10-31T11:53:51.564+00:00Comments on Falcata Times: GUEST BLOG: We need to talk about Takaar - James BarclayFalcata Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08966249741728882578noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550312290404804831.post-90704662961368632372012-02-25T14:51:25.014+00:002012-02-25T14:51:25.014+00:00Thanks for a really interesting post. Writing an i...Thanks for a really interesting post. Writing an insane character isn't something I'd really considered before, and I like the way you are wary of over-using his insanity as a plot device.<br /><br />A subtle and difficult writing challenge, but one that sounds like an intriguing read.T. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660486241627763908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550312290404804831.post-85063993587256439142012-02-22T10:37:14.887+00:002012-02-22T10:37:14.887+00:00Thanks Patrick. It's an ongoing challenge and ...Thanks Patrick. It's an ongoing challenge and there have been plenty of times when I've felt unequal to it. <br /><br />As an exercise, it's worth pursuing because far more than for every other character, his mental condition and external stresses have to be taken into account when he says and does anything. I go over and over his words and actions to make sure they ring true and are not conveniently bonkers or lucid.<br /><br />As I said in the article, I'm sure I've got it wrong at times but nobody's perfect, least of all Takaar...James Barclayhttp://www.jamesbarclay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550312290404804831.post-26382284254485551122012-02-20T12:59:56.392+00:002012-02-20T12:59:56.392+00:00Wow - great insight into how you wrote Takaar, Jam...Wow - great insight into how you wrote Takaar, James - thanks! I'm not sure I'd be up to the challenge of writing an insane character, based on what you've said...Patrick Mahonnoreply@blogger.com