tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post8255214255765875045..comments2024-03-07T03:54:50.068-08:00Comments on Tyrean Martinson - writer, daydreamer, teacher, believer.: A to Z: ITyrean Martinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-6691773511573385672014-04-11T07:59:44.341-07:002014-04-11T07:59:44.341-07:00I think interesting names make the characters real...I think interesting names make the characters real. I'm attracted more to the sound of the name than the meaning. I like the sound of Ivailo.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-8324100058556089222014-04-11T00:33:06.615-07:002014-04-11T00:33:06.615-07:00Maybe it's just because I read a lot of mythol...Maybe it's just because I read a lot of mythology, but Ivailo doesn't seem distracting at all to me, haha. In all seriousness, though, I don't think there's anything wrong with having a name that's more "interesting." It's like, you could change it to something more generic, but then you risk readers finding it forgettable. So...just go with your gut instinct! If you feel he's an Ivailo, then he's an Ivailo... ;)Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-90529891595464868062014-04-10T23:38:59.429-07:002014-04-10T23:38:59.429-07:00I don't think it can be distracting if it'...I don't think it can be distracting if it's really interesting, and that is an interesting name.<br /><br />I'm a world-builder, too. I'm careful with exotic-sounding names. I never use them for terrain features or ships, for example. Mostly, they are for cities, countries, and (a few) people. <br /><br />Cheers! and good luck with the challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-34474243549172938712014-04-10T19:43:26.370-07:002014-04-10T19:43:26.370-07:00I'm forgetful too. That's why I have the g...I'm forgetful too. That's why I have the glossary - it isn't much, but it helps me remember who everyone is. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-74259270204693791722014-04-10T19:42:47.742-07:002014-04-10T19:42:47.742-07:00Mary, Bob, and Ivailo all work for me . . . I thin...Mary, Bob, and Ivailo all work for me . . . I think it's fun to have a few interesting names with a few current day names.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-20843640422599678812014-04-10T19:42:01.958-07:002014-04-10T19:42:01.958-07:00Yes, it's a tricky business choosing which one...Yes, it's a tricky business choosing which ones work and which ones don't. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-18197434996086031532014-04-10T19:37:17.640-07:002014-04-10T19:37:17.640-07:00Great to know! Thanks!Great to know! Thanks!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-872435277700794172014-04-10T19:36:14.554-07:002014-04-10T19:36:14.554-07:00Maybe a short story. :)Maybe a short story. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-31163792039039079492014-04-10T19:34:39.659-07:002014-04-10T19:34:39.659-07:00Yes! J.K. Rowling did an amazing job with her char...Yes! J.K. Rowling did an amazing job with her character names. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-78872072489014926162014-04-10T19:34:09.232-07:002014-04-10T19:34:09.232-07:00True.True.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-48493274560587450072014-04-10T13:21:37.050-07:002014-04-10T13:21:37.050-07:00I'm with Alex--so long as the name doesn't...I'm with Alex--so long as the name doesn't beg for too much attention, it won't be distracting. I like the name Ivailo--it's just different enough to be unique but not so different that I stop and say, "Huh? How in the world do I pronounce that!?" I'm a little OCD so all of my characters have a backstory--but the ones that don't need them mentioned in the book I just keep in a journal to remind myself of his/her motives (because I'm quite the forgetful Francine!!)randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-66094238894286312112014-04-10T13:09:28.508-07:002014-04-10T13:09:28.508-07:00P.S. And not there is anything wrong with unusual ...P.S. And not there is anything wrong with unusual names or Mary or Bob either! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-50966833161571335862014-04-10T13:08:50.664-07:002014-04-10T13:08:50.664-07:00These are interesting names! As interesting as som...These are interesting names! As interesting as some names can be - or perhaps a variation on the spelling of a more common name - I think sometimes they can cause issues. I remember certain school friends that always had to explain how to pronounce or spell their name. But then, if we were all named Mary or Bob, that would get pretty boring! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-72640778165638917532014-04-10T10:52:12.540-07:002014-04-10T10:52:12.540-07:00I like coming across interesting names when readin...I like coming across interesting names when reading but if they're too hard to pronounce, I get stuck and it takes me out of the story's flow. <br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a><br />Minion, Capt. Alex's Ninja Minion Army <br /><a href="http://a-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">The 2014 Blogging from A-Z Challenge</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-52615382375178459482014-04-10T10:25:15.140-07:002014-04-10T10:25:15.140-07:00I think names are better when they mean something ...I think names are better when they mean something - not distracting at all. Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-16947253192482317832014-04-10T09:33:06.033-07:002014-04-10T09:33:06.033-07:00I love cool and interesting names! Maybe Ivailo ne...I love cool and interesting names! Maybe Ivailo needs his own story? You know since he's got a back story and all. :)Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-43056099987784377772014-04-10T08:55:12.896-07:002014-04-10T08:55:12.896-07:00What Alex said. In fact, I liked the use of names ...What Alex said. In fact, I liked the use of names in the Harry Potter series....you knew Slugworth was no good, just by his name :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-63480544852765236952014-04-10T08:23:24.649-07:002014-04-10T08:23:24.649-07:00The only distracting things about names I find are...The only distracting things about names I find are the ones that are hard to pronounce :)<br /><br />Jamie Dement (LadyJai)<br /><a href="http://writebackwards.we3dements.com" rel="nofollow">My A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://caringforaveteran.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Caring for My Veteran</a>Jamie Dement (LadyJai)http://caringforaveteran.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-72541219513966112922014-04-10T07:56:17.765-07:002014-04-10T07:56:17.765-07:00Lucas has done an overall great job of naming his ...Lucas has done an overall great job of naming his characters and places - I mean, will I ever think of Mos Eisley without hearing Obi Wan's words? Probably not. Lucas knows how to incorporate rhythm and alliteration in his names . . . except for Death Sticks. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-76380593516089738952014-04-10T07:54:55.407-07:002014-04-10T07:54:55.407-07:00Good thought!Good thought!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-72427468507225527452014-04-10T07:54:39.480-07:002014-04-10T07:54:39.480-07:00Thanks for your input, Suzanne!Thanks for your input, Suzanne!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-86811295674353291912014-04-10T07:49:58.153-07:002014-04-10T07:49:58.153-07:00The name can be unless it evokes a mental image. L...The name can be unless it evokes a mental image. Lucas is really good at making character names that create an image. Except for Death Sticks. That was just lazy.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-70467091130964303082014-04-10T07:15:04.701-07:002014-04-10T07:15:04.701-07:00Hi Tyrean, I love thinking up names for my stories...Hi Tyrean, I love thinking up names for my stories, but easy to pronounce names.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-10601895150291427642014-04-10T06:57:22.459-07:002014-04-10T06:57:22.459-07:00Hi Tyrean, I love thinking up suitable names and e...Hi Tyrean, I love thinking up suitable names and enjoy learning the meanings behind them. A name is a really important aspect of a character so it is always worth the thought that goes into it.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-34121853833999512652014-04-10T06:36:33.973-07:002014-04-10T06:36:33.973-07:00I don't think a name is distracting. Unless it...I don't think a name is distracting. Unless it's difficult to pronounce!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com