My character’s that is. And it’s annoying me. So, I felt compelled to write them a little letter. Here’s what I have to tell them. Maybe they’ll listen, maybe they won’t, but either way I tried–I tried to find a little peace and a little sanity for five freaking minutes.
Dear Gabe and Felicity,
I know that you want your story to be told. I get that. Really. But I’m trying to read right now! Reading helps me keep my creativity fresh and flowing. Reading gives me inspiration. So all your poking and prodding in the deepest recesses of my mind? You can stop that. Now. Let me read for a little while. Unless you want your story told in the worst possible way? While I’m feeling stressed and tired? No? I didn’t think so.
Your story will be told. I promise you. Not only because you want it told, but because I want to tell it. So, take a chill pill and let me get some inspiration and freshness from doing a little bit of reading. I will write the next scene which is Felicity’s in a little while. I promise. And then, yes Gabe, it will be your turn again. Demanding Dr. Hottie. PFFT.
Thank you both for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Marissa - The Author
Now let’s hope these demanding characters of mine give me a little breather. When an author says a story takes over their head, they mean it literally. Seriously. I opened a book and tried to read it. I got about three paragraphs and Gabe intruded. Then Felicity. Each fighting for my attentions it would seem.
The worst part of it? I’m trying to read the wonderful Cynthia Eden’s Hotter Than Midnight and I can’t even get a good lead-in. Maybe now that I gave them the spotlight here on The Bradford Bunch, they’ll be appeased for a little while. Though I doubt it. LOL 
May 6th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Personally spewing word vomit is the only way I’ve found to make that stop. Sadly the spew is more of a trickle these days. LOL
May 6th, 2008 at 10:17 am
LOL! Marissa,
I loved your letter. Maybe I should try that some time when characters are pestering moi.
Denise A. Agnew
May 6th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Cute letter.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:38 am
The letter was unsuccessful. Try having to work the day job with Felicity spewing police procedure in your head. “We have to go question so and so” *head desk*
May 6th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Bwahaha! But I love when that happens, when they take over! It’s like living someone else’s life…
May 6th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
lol make me hit the desk here , living for a minute in someone else shoes is fun!
May 6th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Oh, Tina, it is so much fun! These two are very fun together. LOL Crazy characters.
Megan- I, too, love it. Just five minutes… Snort.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
LOL, Marissa–love your letter!! Come on, Gabe and Felicity–can’t you cut her some slack? I’d love for her to be able to read my book.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Oh, I love this! Your letter is awesome. Posted about it in my blog.
I usually have the opposite problem–I need info and nobody’s talking. That’s when I start interviewing and they all HATE that.
May 9th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I had a big grin on my face when I read this, Marissa. Isn’t it the truth? They take on a life of their own.