This is such a wonderful sentiment for a fanfic writer to receive - like, I truly can't overstate how flattered and happy I am that you like the things I do with words enough to try this story even when you're not familiar with the fandom! I'm really glad it's been enjoyable for you so far in spite of that, and what's also great for me to see is that you've picked up on the themes and characterisation I was going for very well. "The sympathy in this passage, love for humanity" - yep, that's Elmyra! She's a person to whom the world has given every excuse to become hateful and closed off, and yet she refuses to, even as her anger reaches a boiling point.
Unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who can't look away from the news even when it becomes detrimental to my health, so I think you probably have the wiser attitude. That said, for as bleak as this story is looking right now, I did intend for it and the wider series to be a desperate plea for hope and imagination in a time where that's hard to hold to. But if I can provide nothing else, it's really awesome to think you're picking up some helpful techiques from this. Inspiring someone else's creativity is just great and one of the best things you can hope for, in my opinion. Thanks again for giving this story a chance and being so kind as to write this out! I really hope you like the rest, as and when you get there :)
Comment on You Grow the Flowers Yourself
frozenfountain on Chapter 1 Sun 05 Sep 2021 10:47PM UTC
Comment Actions