As a writer, I have to know a lot more about my characters than I'll ever put on the page. I thought it might be fun to answer some of the questions I ask my characters. My goal here is three-fold:
1. See if I can eventually get to 1,000,000 questions.
2. Discover new questions for my character sheets.
3. Share more about myself to find out more about myself (self-discovery is a hobby for me).
Without further ado:
1. How old are you?
32. I'll be 33 in April.
2. How old are you mentally?
Probably in my mid-twenties.
3. Did you have a happy childhood?
At the time, no, but I can think of a few moments I enjoyed. I don't regret any of it, because it helped make me who I am, and I've become a firm believer in the idea of, "That which does not kill me should probably start running."
4. What were the high points of your childhood?
I remember playing in the yard, lost in my imagination. I enjoyed reading, and writing outside of school. There were a few breakthrough moments I had where I began to understand who God was. Trips to Sea World were always fun as well.
5. What were the low points of your childhood?
I've covered that at length in my previous blog entries.
6. What are the significant past relationships you've had?
I always got along with my mom until she underwent a personality change due to cancer. She had always been more patient and loving with me than anyone else.
My relationship with my dad was tumultuous, but he still taught me a lot of the practical knowledge I have. He still does.
My sister and I probably couldn't be more different, but eventually I learned she's always been my quiet advocate. When I found out the lengths she'd gone to to help me, it was a turning point in life.
My first mentor was my youth pastor, who always sought to include me where others didn't seem to care. We've had our differences in recent years, but I remember his kindness.
My second mentor was my Scoutmaster, who believed in my leadership abilities when I didn't.
My current mentor has been my lifeline in so many ways, and has undoubtedly influenced me the most.
7. What do you care about?
Truth, freedom, love, and potential. I believe they are all intertwined, and learning more about one increases one's understanding of the others, and more.
8. What is your obsession?
Right now, moving to Los Angeles to begin my career as a screenwriter.
9. What is your biggest fear?
I think Éowyn said it well: "A cage. To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.” Whether that cage is literal or metaphorical, I don't want to reach the end of life without having done what God has called me to do.
10. Lucian Hodoboc asked: What do you think happens immediately after we die?
I ascribe to the idea that Christians will go directly to Heaven, to await the Second Coming and their glorified body. For non-Christians, I think they will go to Hell or a place very much like it, to await the Final Judgment, at which point they will be put in Hell. Revelation makes reference to Hades, and there are some references in Scripture that confuse me. However it happens, I don't see evidence in Scripture for any kind of purgatory in which people can "work off" their sin, and I think whatever your final destination is, any "waiting place" you reside in will be similar.
That's all for now. Feel free to comment with any question you like. Nothing's off limits except what's not allowed in the rules for the site.
1. See if I can eventually get to 1,000,000 questions.
2. Discover new questions for my character sheets.
3. Share more about myself to find out more about myself (self-discovery is a hobby for me).
Without further ado:
1. How old are you?
32. I'll be 33 in April.
2. How old are you mentally?
Probably in my mid-twenties.
3. Did you have a happy childhood?
At the time, no, but I can think of a few moments I enjoyed. I don't regret any of it, because it helped make me who I am, and I've become a firm believer in the idea of, "That which does not kill me should probably start running."
4. What were the high points of your childhood?
I remember playing in the yard, lost in my imagination. I enjoyed reading, and writing outside of school. There were a few breakthrough moments I had where I began to understand who God was. Trips to Sea World were always fun as well.
5. What were the low points of your childhood?
I've covered that at length in my previous blog entries.
6. What are the significant past relationships you've had?
I always got along with my mom until she underwent a personality change due to cancer. She had always been more patient and loving with me than anyone else.
My relationship with my dad was tumultuous, but he still taught me a lot of the practical knowledge I have. He still does.
My sister and I probably couldn't be more different, but eventually I learned she's always been my quiet advocate. When I found out the lengths she'd gone to to help me, it was a turning point in life.
My first mentor was my youth pastor, who always sought to include me where others didn't seem to care. We've had our differences in recent years, but I remember his kindness.
My second mentor was my Scoutmaster, who believed in my leadership abilities when I didn't.
My current mentor has been my lifeline in so many ways, and has undoubtedly influenced me the most.
7. What do you care about?
Truth, freedom, love, and potential. I believe they are all intertwined, and learning more about one increases one's understanding of the others, and more.
8. What is your obsession?
Right now, moving to Los Angeles to begin my career as a screenwriter.
9. What is your biggest fear?
I think Éowyn said it well: "A cage. To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.” Whether that cage is literal or metaphorical, I don't want to reach the end of life without having done what God has called me to do.
10. Lucian Hodoboc asked: What do you think happens immediately after we die?
I ascribe to the idea that Christians will go directly to Heaven, to await the Second Coming and their glorified body. For non-Christians, I think they will go to Hell or a place very much like it, to await the Final Judgment, at which point they will be put in Hell. Revelation makes reference to Hades, and there are some references in Scripture that confuse me. However it happens, I don't see evidence in Scripture for any kind of purgatory in which people can "work off" their sin, and I think whatever your final destination is, any "waiting place" you reside in will be similar.
That's all for now. Feel free to comment with any question you like. Nothing's off limits except what's not allowed in the rules for the site.
