IWSG: Favorite Fantasy Characters?

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 It's the First Wednesday again already, and time for another post for the Insecure Writer's Support Group!

 


Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

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April 2 question - What fantasy character would you like to fight, go on a quest with, or have a beer/glass of wine with?
 
Okay, now, here's a fun question to play with! As a fantasy fan of a certain age, I of course think first of the Lord of the Rings (books, not movies). Hard not to be a little in love with both Frodo and Aragorn, and either would be top notch for a quest or a drink. I'd for sure take Aragorn to have my back in a fight.
 
There are other possibilities, though. I'd take Tamora Pierce's Keladry for a fight, though she might be a bit serious and intense for a fun quest. And she doesn't drink. Well, if it's drinking we want, it'd be Master Harper Robinton of Pern. And now you know I don't read a lot of recent fantasies, and almost none aimed at adults!
 
Writing Update:
Edited Out is edited and out... to my beta readers. It's not too late if you'd care to be one. In the mean time, I'm trying to work on short stories, and also to clear my desktop, real and virtual.
 
Submissions:
5 out since last IWSG post
1 rejection
1 cancelled call
So currently have 7 stories out--this has to be a record for me, but none is a new story. I do have two stories about ready to go out for the first time, and am working on another. These are things I've drafted in the past and never finished--a bad habit I'm trying to remedy! 
 
And... marketing. Haven't done a lot, but I did finally get bookmarks made in advance of last month's successful Words and Wine event.
 
Please share your favorite fighting buddy or your triumphs and challenges in the comments!
 

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  1. Ronel Janse van VuurenApril 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM

    Going on a quest with Aragorn sounds good to me :-)

    Ronel visiting for IWSG day Focusing on Self-Care

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  2. CD Gallant-KingApril 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM

    I always found Frodo kind of unsufferable, but Aragorn is cool. ;-)

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM

      Frodo interests me, but I don't think he's the one to have on my side in a fight.

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    2. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM

      Also--am I blind or something? I can't find the comment button on your post for today!

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughApril 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM

    Edited and out - awesome! And I think the Harper might drink you under a table.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM

      A fire-lizard could drink me under the table. But I could learn a lot about thinking in curves and twists from him!

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  4. H. R. SinclairApril 2, 2025 at 5:23 AM

    LOTR is showing up a lot today--but all different characters.

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  5. Natalie AguirreApril 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM

    I'm a little in love with Frodo and Aragon too. And it's awesome you're submitting.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM

      Collecting my rejections, but I know how that works... no acceptances if you don't submit.

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  6. cleemckenzieApril 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    I love your character choices. I'd go along on that adventure.
    https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM

      In some ways, LOTR is the ultimate long-trail backpack trip, right? I could get behind that. Aragorn and the others as my "tramly" (trail family)!

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  7. Olga GodimApril 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM

    I love Aragorn too. He was such a charismatic character. Brave and kind - the best a man could offer.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM

      And I first read those books at about age 10, so he's been in my head for a lot of decades :D

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  8. Nick WilfordApril 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM

    Sam Gamgee would be a good choice too, easily likeable, and loyal. It's good how organised you are with writing and submitting stories. Hope some come up trumps!

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  9. L. Diane WolfeApril 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM

    I didn't think of any of the Pern characters! Probably because I think the books are more sci-fi. I went with Pippin instead.

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