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Comic - "Charlotte's Magic Life"

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    FirstBastion said:

    I like the "No Goulash Tonight"  sub title. A perfectly good dinner going to waste is a tragedy. This situation escalated very quickly.  I'm not sure where we are in the overall story arc,  but this feels far from over.

    Here's hoping this is one of the "Castle Doctrine" States in the US. You want to be able to protect yourself from trespassers. Having Sophia hit the ground like that,  could still lead to other problems for our couple especially  in some US states and Canada for example that dont have entrenched home rights.  As usual, great pacing and visual panels, the story revealed with easy to follow efficiency.

    Farrington is in New Hampshire, so I don't think they'll have a problem with self defense issues.
    I hope you're not too disappointed, but, except for a short coda, this is about it for "Sophia."  Then on to new storylines!  laugh 

     

  • FirstBastionFirstBastion Posts: 7,760

    On to bigger and better things for our heroes.

  • bugbearbugbear Posts: 12

    David R said:

    I hope you're not too disappointed, but, except for a short coda, this is about it for "Sophia."  Then on to new storylines!  laugh 

     

    No matter how interesting or compelling the villain, there comes a time when they need to be put aside (at least for a while if not permanently). Many good series have fallen apart because of a refusal to move on from a dynamic villain. Plus, if you find yourself thinking "I can't get rid of this villain... they're the most popular part of the series!", then you've already messed up!

    Sophia's been a firecracker of an antagonist, but she's done about everything she can do here unless you want to push this story into psycho-thriller territory, which I believe is far from what you want. I'm ready for new and different storylines and I expect everyone else is too.

    Given the title of the series, I'm hoping for a storyline that features Charlotte in a more central role. Something where she's initiating the story beats rather than constantly reacting to other people's problems. Although, she does come off as a bit of a "fixer" so maybe solving/resolving other people's issues is her destined role. Anyway, I'm sure it will be great!

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    Thanks so much for your comment, bugbear.  The "Sophia" story arc is concluding as I planned, and it will be fun to go back and look at the whole thing to see how it holds up.  I agree, and was frustrated that Charlotte had a seemingly passive role in the story, but I think the characters are interesting enough to overcome that, at least in this story.

    Thanks for your kind words. laugh

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    The final chapter of "Sophia" is up.  New story coming soon.  I hope you enjoy. laugh

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/sophia-20-the-last-word/

  • bugbearbugbear Posts: 12

    I love me some quiet, low-key, epilogue!

    Also, Charlotte's expression in panel 11 (bottom of page 5, "You're gonna feel a whole lot of sadness in your life...") is very well done.

     

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    Thanks so much, bugbear! laugh

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited July 23

    Here's a preview of the new visual style I'm using for the comic going forward.  Would love feedback.

    Thanks!

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    Starting a new story today.  Going forward, I will be posting smaller sections on a weekly basis.  I hope you enjoy.laugh

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-01/


  • FirstBastionFirstBastion Posts: 7,760

    It's a dangerous job.  Great start for the new seaosn. 

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,665
    edited July 30

    It is a good start. Think Charlotte & Kurt deserve a break, though. In some ways I feel you (the story writer) are acting like a malevolant presence, just out of sight, saying 'What else can I make go wrong for them?'.  wink

    Regards,

    Richard.

    Edited for tripe writing error.

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  • bugbearbugbear Posts: 12

    richardandtracy said:

    It is a good start. Think Charlotte & Kurt deserve a break, though. In some ways I feel you (the story writer) are acting like a malevolant presence, just out of sight, saying 'What else can I make go wrong for them?'.  wink

    Regards,

    Richard.

    Edited for tripe writing error.

    Sometimes I think that in order to write a compelling story, you need to hate your characters. devil

    I'm not serious, of course, but you do need to hurt them sometimes. A certain amount of callousness might help.

    Anyway, I'm sure Charlotte and Kurt got at least one afternoon of peace after the last saga. Maybe enough for a quick shopping trip to Target and dinner at Denny's...

     

     

     

  • FirstBastionFirstBastion Posts: 7,760

    Both story and character are driven by conflict. 

    And you need situational events to maintain the reader's interest. 

    Onward good sir...

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited August 1

    richardandtracy said:

    It is a good start. Think Charlotte & Kurt deserve a break, though. In some ways I feel you (the story writer) are acting like a malevolant presence, just out of sight, saying 'What else can I make go wrong for them?'.  wink

    Regards,

    Richard.

    Edited for tripe writing error.

    Well, conflict is the essense of storytelling.  Who would read if they just took pleasant walks in the park?  smiley  But I promise, no matter what challenges they face, they'll always end up wrapped around each other.  That's the magic! 

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    bugbear said:

    richardandtracy said:

    It is a good start. Think Charlotte & Kurt deserve a break, though. In some ways I feel you (the story writer) are acting like a malevolant presence, just out of sight, saying 'What else can I make go wrong for them?'.  wink

    Regards,

    Richard.

    Edited for tripe writing error.

    Sometimes I think that in order to write a compelling story, you need to hate your characters. devil

    I'm not serious, of course, but you do need to hurt them sometimes. A certain amount of callousness might help.

    Anyway, I'm sure Charlotte and Kurt got at least one afternoon of peace after the last saga. Maybe enough for a quick shopping trip to Target and dinner at Denny's...

     

     

     

    They don't like Denny's. They prefer Bob Evan's. laugh 

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    FirstBastion said:

    It's a dangerous job.  Great start for the new seaosn. 

    It is dangerous, and that's the theme of the story.  Can Charlotte cope when the danger is real? 

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,665

    I know it's a requirement of story telling, but Kurt & Charlotte are nice people & it's hard not to want them to have a happy and uneventful life. That could end up with a rom-com type story rather than a slightly more 'adventurous' type story.

    Regards,

    Richard

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited August 3

    richardandtracy said:

    I know it's a requirement of story telling, but Kurt & Charlotte are nice people & it's hard not to want them to have a happy and uneventful life. That could end up with a rom-com type story rather than a slightly more 'adventurous' type story.

    Regards,

    Richard

    I can't promise the "uneventful life,"  but there are some gentler stories coming in the future.  My favorite chapters in "Sophia" were the one-on-one's between them.  I want to do more stories like that.
    Thanks for your continued interest, Richard.  laugh

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited August 6

    Latest installment  of "Panic Time" is up.  Hope you enjoy.

    Forgot the link!  DUH! sad
    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-02/

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  • FirstBastionFirstBastion Posts: 7,760

    For a first responder's family and friends,   this is the worst kind of newscast.  There goes the quiet evening at home...

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited August 19

    Forgot to post about last week's "Panic Time."  It's here:

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-03/

    And this week's is here(and we meet a new character, if only on the phone):

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-04/

    Enjoy!

    Sorry, I got the links mixed up.  Fixed.

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited September 1

    "Panic Time!" Part 5.  Charlotte begins to doubt herself, and her strength.
    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-05/


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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290
    edited September 5

    New "Panic Time!"

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-06

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    More "Panic Time!"
    Charlotte works the phones, desperately trying to find Kurt.
    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-07/

  • FirstBastionFirstBastion Posts: 7,760

    Oh my,  the suspense grows.  Excruciating.  that representation of "muzak" is just perfect ! 

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    FirstBastion said:

    Oh my,  the suspense grows.  Excruciating.  that representation of "muzak" is just perfect ! 

    Many more frustrations for our girl as she tries to find her man. :) 

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    This week's "Panic Time!"  

    Charlotte's getting nowhere fast.

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-08/

  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    This week's "Panic Time!"  Charlotte vs the new phone system.

    https://charlottesmagiclife.com/comic/panic-time-09/


  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,665
    edited September 23

    Yup, that episode ends with a typical level of helpfulness. Not in the UK are you? cheeky

    Like the posing, as usual you've got it spot on.

    Regards,

    Richard.

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  • David RDavid R Posts: 290

    richardandtracy said:

    Yup, that episode ends with a typical level of helpfulness. Not in the UK are you? cheeky

    Like the posing, as usual you've got it spot on.

    Regards,

    Richard.

    Nope, not in the UK.  I've personally never had this level of trouble dealing with hospital personel, but I've never spoken to anyone in "Maintenance and Sanitation" either.  laugh 

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