tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post4816775804853879128..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Diverse Characters - E + F + GChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38244611094466148472017-03-30T18:27:30.577-04:002017-03-30T18:27:30.577-04:00That is the key. :)That is the key. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-35216611203639712682017-03-30T18:27:06.328-04:002017-03-30T18:27:06.328-04:00Since I was a kid and learned about mummies for th...Since I was a kid and learned about mummies for the first time, I've wanted to go to Egypt.<br /><br />I love your comment about Muslims. So true.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-22405674967904892862017-03-29T16:53:48.566-04:002017-03-29T16:53:48.566-04:00I think the key is respectful representation. Than...I think the key is respectful representation. Thanks for sharing.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-29993965491049493202017-03-28T08:14:14.250-04:002017-03-28T08:14:14.250-04:00If you're going to write about Egyptians, it&#...If you're going to write about Egyptians, it's worth a trip to Egypt. I'm so glad I got to go--it's been on my bucket list since I was in Grade Two! I learned so much about the Muslim faith--the world would be a kinder place if everyone made Muslim friends. It shatters a ton of misconceptions.<br /><br />Sorry, that's all I've got. :)J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72079260508307507932017-03-27T14:59:25.922-04:002017-03-27T14:59:25.922-04:00That's great. I agree. And bringing an end to ...That's great. I agree. And bringing an end to stereotyping is something everyone should strive to do. If only that were easier said than done.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-536054539217061512017-03-27T14:58:29.443-04:002017-03-27T14:58:29.443-04:00I have not. Hmm...that's interest. Thanks for ...I have not. Hmm...that's interest. Thanks for sharing!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-232464017888359232017-03-27T14:58:04.672-04:002017-03-27T14:58:04.672-04:00So do I. I lived with a phobia that I eventually o...So do I. I lived with a phobia that I eventually overcame, so I only know a little of how hard it can be.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77437096106527265052017-03-27T14:48:57.047-04:002017-03-27T14:48:57.047-04:00Thanks for these!Thanks for these!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-69614565485009081252017-03-27T14:48:45.665-04:002017-03-27T14:48:45.665-04:00Even under one diversity there are many more diver...Even under one diversity there are many more diversities. It's great!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-58403575769154754012017-03-27T14:47:41.611-04:002017-03-27T14:47:41.611-04:00We are so much alike. I dress conservatively, too,...We are so much alike. I dress conservatively, too, but don't care if others don't. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-600503495421432292017-03-27T14:44:32.160-04:002017-03-27T14:44:32.160-04:00We sure are. :)We sure are. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8369006783519696882017-03-27T14:42:57.888-04:002017-03-27T14:42:57.888-04:00Families can be very diverse. :)Families can be very diverse. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39492934015123132912017-03-27T14:42:28.744-04:002017-03-27T14:42:28.744-04:00Thanks, Tyrean!Thanks, Tyrean!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18077607095733422832017-03-27T14:42:18.891-04:002017-03-27T14:42:18.891-04:00And she's be wearing yellow cleaning gloves, t...And she's be wearing yellow cleaning gloves, too. :PChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-13333167287122143072017-03-27T14:41:59.370-04:002017-03-27T14:41:59.370-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89636583262593817522017-03-27T14:41:40.567-04:002017-03-27T14:41:40.567-04:00Gypsies and witches have to deal with a lot of jud...Gypsies and witches have to deal with a lot of judgement and falsehoods, unfortunately. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-1720927979424392672017-03-27T13:00:55.726-04:002017-03-27T13:00:55.726-04:00I generally use people of colour in my stories, wh...I generally use people of colour in my stories, whether they be Black or Native or Metis. I think diversity adds flavour and helps end stereotypes. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3137238967173842662017-03-26T10:09:49.517-04:002017-03-26T10:09:49.517-04:00I don't know if you've ever seen or read D...I don't know if you've ever seen or read Dune, with the evil House Harkonnen. I was shocked earlier this year to find out this was a Finnish name. I wonder how well that plays in Finland. Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-81910025669668233642017-03-26T02:31:08.916-04:002017-03-26T02:31:08.916-04:00I like the idea of having a character who is a ger...I like the idea of having a character who is a germaphobe--or any phobe for that matter. It would be fascinating to read about what's it's like to navigate life with a fear. Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3805040243075898882017-03-25T12:13:21.816-04:002017-03-25T12:13:21.816-04:00I do like diversity. We are all unique and interes...I do like diversity. We are all unique and interesting in our own way. Great post, Chrys.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-46034990653205572182017-03-24T08:54:21.549-04:002017-03-24T08:54:21.549-04:00The only diverse characters I write about are my f...The only diverse characters I write about are my family, as I only write about what is or happened in my life.<br />Great post Chrys, enjoyed the read.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-21873300257660068022017-03-24T04:33:17.734-04:002017-03-24T04:33:17.734-04:00The more diverse the more interesting the story. I...The more diverse the more interesting the story. It's exciting.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55870235287130318852017-03-22T21:01:15.999-04:002017-03-22T21:01:15.999-04:00I like your list! I don't know that I have any...I like your list! I don't know that I have any to add at the moment.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79805012614430231652017-03-22T15:48:36.493-04:002017-03-22T15:48:36.493-04:00Your next book should have geeks and extraterrestr...Your next book should have geeks and extraterrestrials. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-32871767016976953292017-03-22T15:47:58.608-04:002017-03-22T15:47:58.608-04:00Freckles isn't something we tend to think abou...Freckles isn't something we tend to think about a lot when we're creating characters, but we should.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com