Comments on: The Prophecy

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:03:34 +0000

Malinda, didn’t anyone tell you, prophecies always come in two parts? The first always contains a warning (sometimes dire, sometimes not) while the second part tells us: we are what we are, and we create our future by what we do each and every day, in the here and now. You’ve probably already changed the future and thereby this prophecy by voicing it, facing it, and continuing to write despite it.

Needless to say, if Huntress is good, it will stand the test, so fear not, and believe in yourself.

By: G1000

G1000 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:44:23 +0000

Can’t wait for “Huntress”. I’m sure it’s going to be great.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:00:03 +0000

I loved Ash, and from everything you’ve posted about Huntress, I think I will love it even more.

I know this never works out, but you could try to circumvent the prophecy. You could write a novella called, “The Book that Sucks Rocks” and publish it on Lulu or somewhere similar. It will be guaranteed to flop! You’ve got nine months to make it happen; that’s perfectly doable!

Seriously, I’m so glad you were able to finish Huntress with that hanging over your head, and that the prophecy is starting to amuse you. I am not a shaman, but I am sending positive thoughts your way.

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:39:30 +0000

Thanks, Lynsey! It isn’t all that bad, actually. I think The Prophecy has started to amuse me.

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:38:54 +0000

Thanks, Kiki!

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:38:36 +0000

Ah yes, point #2 is very true.

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:38:03 +0000

Will do!

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:37:48 +0000

Thanks, Holly!!

By: Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:37:28 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment, Ayla. I’m so glad you enjoyed Ash.

By: Lynsey Newton

Lynsey Newton — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:41:27 +0000

Aww Malinda, that’s awful that you’ve had that hanging over your head! Sometimes, it’s just better not to know these things, especially as it was just something someone said rather than “truth” persay. Good luck with Huntress, if you need someone to read and review – I’ll offer my services.

Maybe you can turn this experience into something positive and write a story about a character who has a certain thing or event prophesised and then has to live up to that. Use it for inspiration! If not, then think of a line from The Terminator (where everything was foretold) – FATE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT

Hope that helps x