tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post8267782692869151946..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Dream sequencesFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-73526058711117077202011-02-28T18:04:50.773+00:002011-02-28T18:04:50.773+00:00I don't use dream sequences very much in my wr...I don't use dream sequences very much in my writing, but I blur the line between reality and dream-state so thoroughly, I'm not sure anyone would notice if I did.<br /><br />Ironically, I had a lightly peculiar dream this weekend myself. Shall be blogging about it tonight.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-35580549684437134842011-02-27T10:18:06.753+00:002011-02-27T10:18:06.753+00:00Good point, Alis. Used sparingly and as an integra...Good point, Alis. Used sparingly and as an integral part of the story they can be effective. But I think they are too often abused. Especially when they go on and on.....Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-42887612602522461122011-02-27T10:07:59.003+00:002011-02-27T10:07:59.003+00:00I think it's like everything else in a novel -...I think it's like everything else in a novel - the dream sequence has to earn its place. I had one in TB&TW as a way of getting the central character's subconscious to shout at him but, in the end, I decided that it wasn't strong enough and deleted it. Had to find another way for his subconscious (which, clearly, being medieval, he didn't know he had) to make itself heard.Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-7091778611199492842011-02-26T21:17:52.147+00:002011-02-26T21:17:52.147+00:00You don't, Keith. Believe me, you don't.You don't, Keith. Believe me, you don't.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-57099696570456852522011-02-26T19:30:58.145+00:002011-02-26T19:30:58.145+00:00What is it you're putting in your night-time c...What is it you're putting in your night-time cocoa? I want some.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-9480971050477863562011-02-26T11:07:35.279+00:002011-02-26T11:07:35.279+00:00Hi, Teresa. If you want to use my dream for a stor...Hi, Teresa. If you want to use my dream for a story, be my guest! <br /><br />(Sorry about the jockstraps. But you can't help what you dream about, can you?)Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-31500693436379187402011-02-26T10:20:51.534+00:002011-02-26T10:20:51.534+00:00Actually I think your dream is rather interesting ...Actually I think your dream is rather interesting and could be the basis of a short story - I'm wondering if she (you) ever finds out where she lives and why she's forgotten. Also why is the neighbour being so awkward?<br /><br />But I dislike dreams in novels too unless they have some sort of relevance.<br />But Jock Straps . . . Frances tsk!Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com