tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post5995125681157837870..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: Write...Edit...Publish...+ IWSG team up to write together! August 2018Nilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-67744990143978381862018-08-21T22:20:29.270+05:302018-08-21T22:20:29.270+05:30Thank you, glad you liked it.Thank you, glad you liked it.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-80397841308069629332018-08-20T23:55:59.152+05:302018-08-20T23:55:59.152+05:30I loved this, although I started off not sure of w...I loved this, although I started off not sure of whose transplant it was. That was because of the use of 'you' I think. It was vibrant and truthful. Congratulations.Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-49478198847144464772018-08-20T11:04:55.216+05:302018-08-20T11:04:55.216+05:30Thank you. Second person is the 'person' I...Thank you. Second person is the 'person' I fear the most, avoid writing it usually. Just thought I'd give it a try here - glad to know it worked!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-60393420256458500472018-08-20T00:17:22.572+05:302018-08-20T00:17:22.572+05:30What a fascinating and creepy story! And such a u...What a fascinating and creepy story! And such a unique take on the prompt. I liked your use of second person to make the reader part of the story, even though it was a slightly uncomfortable place to be.Operation Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885316062405137882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-18459522061083285742018-08-19T03:26:11.636+05:302018-08-19T03:26:11.636+05:30Thanks for that info on Durga - adds to my limited...Thanks for that info on Durga - adds to my limited knowledge.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-6106299991738955652018-08-18T21:25:53.527+05:302018-08-18T21:25:53.527+05:30Thank you. The bravery aspect didn't occur to ...Thank you. The bravery aspect didn't occur to me :) I'm pro-transplant myself - have close friends and extended family members who have been organ recipients with huge impact on their QOL. The idea of donor's criminal attributes 'transitioning' was completely imaginary as far as I'm concerned, although subsequent to reading, people with actual transplant experience have Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-32388876204367363242018-08-18T18:41:25.407+05:302018-08-18T18:41:25.407+05:30Quite interesting. I have heard of the phenomenon ...Quite interesting. I have heard of the phenomenon of transplant patients getting a few qualities from the donor. Mostly liking a food or color they didn't previously favor. But this horror take is very interesting. And how brave of you to write it, given the number of pro-transplant people who are likely to judge you for it. Best wishes on making it longer! J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-769774275867868462018-08-18T12:28:48.572+05:302018-08-18T12:28:48.572+05:30Thank you for the critique. Much appreciated!Thank you for the critique. Much appreciated!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-51148014163858577682018-08-18T12:19:40.874+05:302018-08-18T12:19:40.874+05:30What an intriguing idea and I love the take on the...What an intriguing idea and I love the take on the theme. Could be a premise for a great horror novel. I felt the heartbreak as their love is disrupted by a hostile heart, and I also fear for her safety. Would love to read more - great job!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-78653666900445944892018-08-18T11:51:52.085+05:302018-08-18T11:51:52.085+05:30Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it - esp the mythologi...Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it - esp the mythological bits. The goddess Durga is worshipped by Ram in the Ramayana before going into battle. The practice of public worshipping of Durga in the autumn in Bengal/India stems from that tradition.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-70244783202650086912018-08-18T11:47:50.197+05:302018-08-18T11:47:50.197+05:30Not sure what inspired which :) whether it was the...Not sure what inspired which :) whether it was the prompt that inspired the MOOC story or the other way around - but having done it I thought it would fit the bill here neatly if I truncated it. Thanks, Denise.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-74053007248426128572018-08-18T08:46:38.394+05:302018-08-18T08:46:38.394+05:30This had me on the edge of my seat and fearing the...This had me on the edge of my seat and fearing the worse - which seems inevitable at the end and with so many sharp implements available...as well as a sharp tongue and attitudes.<br /><br />Although the Indian mythology was unknown - until you explained it - the sense of something beyond the normal was there, so for me no explanation seemed necessary. (But I admit to a leaning towards Durga and Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-35202059499661019172018-08-18T06:49:56.626+05:302018-08-18T06:49:56.626+05:30Nila, finally got here! What an awesome story insp...Nila, finally got here! What an awesome story inspired by your MOOC course. Love how you segue into the change of heart. I can totally agree that if it wasn’t actually the transplant it could be the anti-rejection drugs. Loved the escalation of tension. When he began fixating on sharp instruments I really worried for her. As always your language was entrancing. Adding the explanation from Indian Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-19132610288500918802018-08-17T23:42:46.368+05:302018-08-17T23:42:46.368+05:30Thanks Michelle. Several stories around heart tran...Thanks Michelle. Several stories around heart transplants this challenge :) <br /><br />That question is actually something a kidney recipient's wife said in the comments at the MOOC where I wrote this story first (with a totally different ending)...Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-2583485184454223052018-08-17T21:18:29.648+05:302018-08-17T21:18:29.648+05:30I really enjoyed the build up. At first it is subt...I really enjoyed the build up. At first it is subtle... but then it becomes intense. And scary. <br />You really did a good job with the first person stream-of-consciousness style which adds the sense of immediacy allowing the reader "into" the mind of the main character. <br /> <br />Thanks for sharing with regards to the Indian mythology. That's really intriguing.<br /><br />&Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-28857741945385472012018-08-17T11:00:23.068+05:302018-08-17T11:00:23.068+05:30Yup, she should have let the change of heart in th...Yup, she should have let the change of heart in the man bring about a change of heart in herself. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-89789348888705633942018-08-17T10:57:58.586+05:302018-08-17T10:57:58.586+05:30Ah, it's a film. I always think books because ...Ah, it's a film. I always think books because well, I guess that's what I want to see :) A 1960 book may be possible to chase down - there's a street in ye olde hometown where you can get these treasures, but a copy of a 60's film is a challenge. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-73308366335771002942018-08-17T03:43:21.083+05:302018-08-17T03:43:21.083+05:30Actually, it's a 1924 Austrian film starring C...Actually, it's a 1924 Austrian film starring Conrad Veidt (<i>The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Thief of Bagdad, Casablanca, The Man Who Laughs</i>), but based on the 1920 Les Mains d'Orlac by Maurice Renard. It's been remade twice, as 1935's <i>Mad Love</i> (starring Peter Lorre) and <i>The Hands of Orlac</i> in 1960. Plus, it's inspired many other movies and TV shows.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-16167261666376563332018-08-17T02:59:53.826+05:302018-08-17T02:59:53.826+05:30What can you do? You leave at once! That was reall...What can you do? You leave at once! That was really creepy and in a good way.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-29681662340229676892018-08-16T23:47:02.541+05:302018-08-16T23:47:02.541+05:30Yes we never know the full ramifications of any me...Yes we never know the full ramifications of any medical procedure - whether it's something as small as meds or a huge thing like a transplant. All a leap of faith and sometimes things can go wrong. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-21547873102401872262018-08-16T23:44:45.546+05:302018-08-16T23:44:45.546+05:30Thank you.Thank you.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-44729896546973953532018-08-16T23:44:10.815+05:302018-08-16T23:44:10.815+05:30Thanks, glad you liked it.Thanks, glad you liked it.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-80852697386270558782018-08-16T23:33:31.476+05:302018-08-16T23:33:31.476+05:30I hope so too. The French book sounds super intere...I hope so too. The French book sounds super interesting. Wonder if there's a translation? Thanks.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-41601684930359757742018-08-16T23:32:37.264+05:302018-08-16T23:32:37.264+05:30You can feel the tension building and see that he ...You can feel the tension building and see that he had more than a physical change of heart. There are theories about memories being stored in the body and I have heard of people having transplants and then developing different likes and dislikes or having personality changes. I just quickly looked this up and one article says these people who have changes are in the minority of transplant Deborah Druckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649396302648104610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-47601745040179116852018-08-16T23:31:43.931+05:302018-08-16T23:31:43.931+05:30Always mysterious benevolent or the opposite ... t...Always mysterious benevolent or the opposite ... thanks for being here!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.com