Author Stephonika W. Kaye Answers Your Questions!
We forwarded Ms. Kaye the comments that our site visitors have sent in via the "Contact Us" page. On this page she answers those lingering questions and asks her readers to please remain patient.
General Reply #2 - August 28, 2012
"It seems there are a few more things that fans are writing in about, and to save myself some headache of repeating myself, I will address them here.
1) I have been inactive because of work and trying to juggle a transitional phase in my life. However, I am full speed ahead on posting the revisions of my chapters at the moment; when revisions are done, I will take back up with writing. So, keep your pants on. I know I left off at a very climactic point in the story and I apologise.
2) Now that that's out of the way I can address story concerns. I've had some controversy over King Bulblin dying on the bridge of Eldin and then a different one popping up in "Through the Barrier." No matter how you dress it up, falling through an abyss of a canyon even with the Zora rapids below.... you're not surviving that. That was my original thought. As of now, I do not intend to change it; however, I will give it some thought. Honestly. If there is a way to let KB survive and return and Link and he make amends, I will apply that to the story, because that would be interesting. I will not simply do it because "they're the same king bulblin in the game." That excuse doesn't cut it. All I can say is I will think it over. Thank you to everyone who spoke out. You've given food for thought. So, please let the subject rest. You have been heard.
3) Lastly, I can't tell you how many people didn't like that Link broke the Dark Crystal in "Unleash the Beast." My reasons for Link destroying it are plainly written in the narrative itself. If you want further elaboration, however, here it goes: In short, I have guided Link through the psychological search of his identity as much as a physical journey. Countless times has it been brought up whether the beast is divine or cursed. Link smashing the Crystal in the end is not him destroying that side of himself. That is his acceptance of the beast, him realizing that he didn't need it to be who he was. He was divine with or without it. His heightened senses remain, as will the faint mark on his forehead. I plan to bring up the mark again in later chapters, so perhaps it is too soon for readers to judge what I'm doing with the breaking of the Crystal. Link is realizing that with the "death" of the Dark Beast, the time of the beast is over. Hyrule no longer needs that side of him. He accepted its divinity by using it to transform for the last time, thus, why he felt no pain this time around. I don't tolerate comments well that are simple "don't do this / don't do that." Please, tell me why you think this way. And "because that's how it happened in the game" isn't a good enough reason. I changed things from the game all throughout this novel for the very reason that I thought they didn't work fully or needed elaboration. That goes for this as well. I am up for debate on the issue, but only if you have a substantial argument, please.
I'm sorry if all this sounds rude. I don't mean it in that way in the least. I love hearing from you guys, your passionate replies for what you want and what you like/don't like. But all I'm asking that if you have a suggestion, try to think of why you are suggesting it in the first place.
Thanks so much for another great heap of messages. It's a thrill to read through everyone's messages and reply (when I find the time!!). Keep reading and keep commenting! I look forward to our continued interactions."
--Stephonika W. Kaye
1) I have been inactive because of work and trying to juggle a transitional phase in my life. However, I am full speed ahead on posting the revisions of my chapters at the moment; when revisions are done, I will take back up with writing. So, keep your pants on. I know I left off at a very climactic point in the story and I apologise.
2) Now that that's out of the way I can address story concerns. I've had some controversy over King Bulblin dying on the bridge of Eldin and then a different one popping up in "Through the Barrier." No matter how you dress it up, falling through an abyss of a canyon even with the Zora rapids below.... you're not surviving that. That was my original thought. As of now, I do not intend to change it; however, I will give it some thought. Honestly. If there is a way to let KB survive and return and Link and he make amends, I will apply that to the story, because that would be interesting. I will not simply do it because "they're the same king bulblin in the game." That excuse doesn't cut it. All I can say is I will think it over. Thank you to everyone who spoke out. You've given food for thought. So, please let the subject rest. You have been heard.
3) Lastly, I can't tell you how many people didn't like that Link broke the Dark Crystal in "Unleash the Beast." My reasons for Link destroying it are plainly written in the narrative itself. If you want further elaboration, however, here it goes: In short, I have guided Link through the psychological search of his identity as much as a physical journey. Countless times has it been brought up whether the beast is divine or cursed. Link smashing the Crystal in the end is not him destroying that side of himself. That is his acceptance of the beast, him realizing that he didn't need it to be who he was. He was divine with or without it. His heightened senses remain, as will the faint mark on his forehead. I plan to bring up the mark again in later chapters, so perhaps it is too soon for readers to judge what I'm doing with the breaking of the Crystal. Link is realizing that with the "death" of the Dark Beast, the time of the beast is over. Hyrule no longer needs that side of him. He accepted its divinity by using it to transform for the last time, thus, why he felt no pain this time around. I don't tolerate comments well that are simple "don't do this / don't do that." Please, tell me why you think this way. And "because that's how it happened in the game" isn't a good enough reason. I changed things from the game all throughout this novel for the very reason that I thought they didn't work fully or needed elaboration. That goes for this as well. I am up for debate on the issue, but only if you have a substantial argument, please.
I'm sorry if all this sounds rude. I don't mean it in that way in the least. I love hearing from you guys, your passionate replies for what you want and what you like/don't like. But all I'm asking that if you have a suggestion, try to think of why you are suggesting it in the first place.
Thanks so much for another great heap of messages. It's a thrill to read through everyone's messages and reply (when I find the time!!). Keep reading and keep commenting! I look forward to our continued interactions."
--Stephonika W. Kaye
A General Reply - May 23, 2012
"I have read all the comments that the admins of the site have forwarded over to me, and I am so very happy to hear from so many!! I am pleased to those that love what I am doing, and to those that have their squabbles with me over certain things I can certainly understand your concern over someone changing some things up. So, here's a general reply to a couple things that I've been seeing popping up in a lot of your comments:
1) I realise that it took a very long time for "Unleash the Beast" to be posted (which I understand is having some difficulty getting posted here, but on the page here is a link to my DA page). The reason for the delays was casued by a computer virus back in late March that was not resolved until early/mid April. The delays continued after that due to my picking up a job and literally getting my whole writing schedule flipped on me, so I never knew when I'd have the time to write. Over the course of a month I wrote and posted "Unleash the Beast" and have now only just begun writing on the next chapter "Her Sacrifice." The reason for continued delays is that in August I am making the move to Los Angeles, and preparing for the move and getting everything ready is taking a lot of time, using that time to looking up jobs, sending resumes, finding roommates, and the lot. The other thing taking up my time for the moment is a play I am acting in called "Crimes of the Heart" for my community theater which is being put on in late June.
2) I have had A LOT of people displeased with A) the amount of times that Link transforms into the wolf, and B) the fact that Link opens up to Rusl about his journey.
In defense of (A): In the game we only visually see Link in pain the first time, however, only showing this once is a device of the storyteller to get that idea across so that they don't need to waste time in showing it again. It is implied in the recurring transformations. (I infer this through my years of screenwriting and analyzing film, because in a visual media like that you HAVE to get across the important details quickly so that you have the time for other story elements.) So, in a novel version I have the freedom to expand and relay the pain of EVERY transformation, which I fully believe is true for Link. This will not change. The number of times will not change. Link will change only FOUR times throughout the story, in the hopes of being able to cause him that lingering question "is the beast truly divine or my curse" so that for his fourth and final transformation it can be the important moment that it needs to be to see him FINALLY accept that it is not a curse, that it is a part of his identity. Muddling up the story with 15 and 20 transformations detracts from how significant it IS that he transforms, thus taking away the impact of his acceptance in the finale.
In defense of (B): In the game Rusl is a big "brother" as deemed by the writers of the player's guides. However, when I played through it, he came off as much more the achetype of the mentor, and with the themes of this novel centering around finding where you belong in the world and the importance of friends/family, it made better sense to age Rusl by 10 years and make him more of a surrogate father. Doing this created a better relationship with Colin for Link (now surrogate brothers, where in the game Colin would have been more like a nephew). Then, thinking about the theme, creating the lingering question for Link of where he came from (parentage), Link (and I) needed a way to bring closure to that conflict. Bringing that conflict to a close, such as resenting Rusl because Link THOUGHT he didn't claim him as a son, needed to come near the middle of the story. Link needed to find closure to that side of his story before the other looming questions and conflicts needed to come to close at the END of the book. Leaving Rusl as a loose end until the final chapters would have done an injustice to the last chapters, as their bond needed to be one that was VERY close. As you see in "Through the Barrier" Rusl cares so deeply for Link and vice versa that when Link shuts that gate to close the Hylian force from the castle, it has a certain impact. Without having a big moment for them to have bonded over beforehand (my device being Link telling Rusl about his journey and the wolf) then these last chapters wouldn't (and won't, as you have yet to see what some of these chapters will hold) have the impact that I had shaped from the very beginning.
Thank you for all the concerns regarding this; I can definitely see that it is something that fans really care about, and hearing your remarks about the novel just shows how much you care about the story that I, too, love and cherish. I hope you will continue to read and support the novel even through some changes that you may or may not agree with."
--Stephonika W. Kaye
1) I realise that it took a very long time for "Unleash the Beast" to be posted (which I understand is having some difficulty getting posted here, but on the page here is a link to my DA page). The reason for the delays was casued by a computer virus back in late March that was not resolved until early/mid April. The delays continued after that due to my picking up a job and literally getting my whole writing schedule flipped on me, so I never knew when I'd have the time to write. Over the course of a month I wrote and posted "Unleash the Beast" and have now only just begun writing on the next chapter "Her Sacrifice." The reason for continued delays is that in August I am making the move to Los Angeles, and preparing for the move and getting everything ready is taking a lot of time, using that time to looking up jobs, sending resumes, finding roommates, and the lot. The other thing taking up my time for the moment is a play I am acting in called "Crimes of the Heart" for my community theater which is being put on in late June.
2) I have had A LOT of people displeased with A) the amount of times that Link transforms into the wolf, and B) the fact that Link opens up to Rusl about his journey.
In defense of (A): In the game we only visually see Link in pain the first time, however, only showing this once is a device of the storyteller to get that idea across so that they don't need to waste time in showing it again. It is implied in the recurring transformations. (I infer this through my years of screenwriting and analyzing film, because in a visual media like that you HAVE to get across the important details quickly so that you have the time for other story elements.) So, in a novel version I have the freedom to expand and relay the pain of EVERY transformation, which I fully believe is true for Link. This will not change. The number of times will not change. Link will change only FOUR times throughout the story, in the hopes of being able to cause him that lingering question "is the beast truly divine or my curse" so that for his fourth and final transformation it can be the important moment that it needs to be to see him FINALLY accept that it is not a curse, that it is a part of his identity. Muddling up the story with 15 and 20 transformations detracts from how significant it IS that he transforms, thus taking away the impact of his acceptance in the finale.
In defense of (B): In the game Rusl is a big "brother" as deemed by the writers of the player's guides. However, when I played through it, he came off as much more the achetype of the mentor, and with the themes of this novel centering around finding where you belong in the world and the importance of friends/family, it made better sense to age Rusl by 10 years and make him more of a surrogate father. Doing this created a better relationship with Colin for Link (now surrogate brothers, where in the game Colin would have been more like a nephew). Then, thinking about the theme, creating the lingering question for Link of where he came from (parentage), Link (and I) needed a way to bring closure to that conflict. Bringing that conflict to a close, such as resenting Rusl because Link THOUGHT he didn't claim him as a son, needed to come near the middle of the story. Link needed to find closure to that side of his story before the other looming questions and conflicts needed to come to close at the END of the book. Leaving Rusl as a loose end until the final chapters would have done an injustice to the last chapters, as their bond needed to be one that was VERY close. As you see in "Through the Barrier" Rusl cares so deeply for Link and vice versa that when Link shuts that gate to close the Hylian force from the castle, it has a certain impact. Without having a big moment for them to have bonded over beforehand (my device being Link telling Rusl about his journey and the wolf) then these last chapters wouldn't (and won't, as you have yet to see what some of these chapters will hold) have the impact that I had shaped from the very beginning.
Thank you for all the concerns regarding this; I can definitely see that it is something that fans really care about, and hearing your remarks about the novel just shows how much you care about the story that I, too, love and cherish. I hope you will continue to read and support the novel even through some changes that you may or may not agree with."
--Stephonika W. Kaye
The following messages received replies on May 22, 2012 and were posted here the next day.
From Dana Vaillancourt - 2/5/12Hey, I think that this novel idea is so great! Keep up the great work xD
--Thank you so much! Keep reading ^_^ From James Blackburn - 2/5/12Phenomenal, I love it so far, I have only read the first 2 chapters but I would love to finish reading it. I always wanted there to be a zelda book of some sort, and preferably not a manga. This is coming along better than I expected. I have a question though, could you create a PDF form of this? Because it would make it easier to read for I could just add it to my kindle and take it with me wherever I go. Just if it's not too burdensome for you... Keep writing! :)
--I am very glad you like it! As of right now, I won't create a PDF, though, sorry! ^_^ From C.J. Kasimatis - 2/5/12I just wanted to say that the Twilight Princess book is amazing so far I love to concept of reality in it but I also love how you guys stay true to the original itself. I also really like that Link talks in this story it makes him more alive. Great job!
--Thanks, CJ! I've tried to stay faithful as best as I can and still tell a great "written" story. And I'm pleased to find a fan that likes a talking Link!! ^_^ From Kallyn Reyes Herrera - 2/5/12hey look i just love your story! Are you going to publish this when your finished cause is so good enough to be in A millions of people's hands. You
rock and forever know that i'll love your story... --No, you rock! ^_^ Thanks. The question of publishing keeps coming up. I'm going to try to so I can't promise a yes or no. I am glad you think it's worthy! From Julien Charette - 2/5/12Hi ! I wanted to say that I'm a HUGE fan of the Zelda series and I'm very impressed by your work. It's so well written and exactly follows the story. I haven't red all the chapters yet but I like the ''book'' a lot. You should make a real book about this, because it is simply GREAT. Continue your hard work ! :)
--Well, not EXACTLY, but close enough, right? ^_^ From Carlos Alves - 2/6/12Hello, I'm from Brazil and I'm part of one of the biggest unofficial Zelda sites in the country, called Hyrule Legends (www.zelda.com.br). I loved your idea of novelling Twilight Princess and I really would like to translate the novel to brazilian portuguese and publish in HL site. The credits of the original will be addressed to you, of course, but it would be an opportunity to reach a broader audience for your work. If you authorise me doing the translation, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
--Wonderful site! Congrats in being a part of that. It's so strange to be asked if it can be translated; I never thought I'd have that question. That would be wonderful if you wanted to take the time to translate it into Brazilain Portuguese. Too often does Zelda's non-American, non-Japanese fanbase get jilted because it's not in their language. My answer is yes! But as I'm still revising it, you may want to wait until revised chapters are released, but that's up to you! Thanks for the question. I'm glad you like it that much. Whenever you post it to your site be sure and write in again and let the admins here know. We'll have them post an affiliate link or something. ^_^ From Kat Magermommy - 2/6/12Hello-
My son, who is 9 years old, is interested in reading your book. I did see that you described it as being written for all fans, and I just want to make sure that it is also for fans all ages. I skimmed through a bit of the first chapter, and all looks fabulous there. It looks as though you have really adhered to the game, which he loves. I just want to make sure.... Thank you! Kat --I think I have a new favourite fan. Reaching the younger audience is such a thrill. I have a nephew that is 10 and I would put the book in his hands without regret. There are definitely no sensual scenes. I would only say that some of the chapters would contain some descriptions of battle violence and/or gore, so I think it just depends what you're comfortable letting him read. I would say that any parent comfortable putting Hunger Games or Harry Potter in their child's hands would be fine giving this to them. Let me know how your son likes it. Keep in touch! ^_^ From Nadine Reece - 2/6/12Twilight Princess has always been one of my favorite games, and it won this favor because of it's great back story, and it's replay value. I've always been able to spend hours fishing, herding, throwing pumpkins...fighting evil...at any rate, I think it's wonderful that someone with more free time than I created such an awesome story. Thank you.
--Thank you! Yes, TP has a great back story. And even with its plot holes, it remains a favourite of mine as well. I could mash pum'kins all day! ^_^ From Mitchell Mueller - 2/7/12hey, i just want to say that your work is amazing and i think that you should make a skyward sword book or wind waker book (both L.O.Z. titles if you don't know) i think that would be even cooler than a T.P. book. thanks!!
--Wind Waker is such a touching story. I would love to have the time to write more Zeldas after this, but I don't think I'd have the time for a second go-around unless I was being paid for sure. (I hope you voted in the polls!) Thanks! ^_^ From Jarrett Sheehan - 2/7/12In chapter one of the twilight princess book when it talks about illia in the part "she was young" the phrase after that said " A year younger that link" I think it is supposed to be " A year younger than link" if I'm wrong sorry for inconvenience.
--Haha, oh, typos.... If I did, I'll fix it. Thanks, mate. ^_^ From John Kerlicker - 2/8/12I have more of a question then a comment, Would it be okay if I just printed it because I don't always have my computer and I want to read it whenever I'm at a friends house, so is that okay? It's considered plagiarism? Also, I think that this is a really good adaptation of the game. I can tell it took a lot of work.
--That is so polite to ask. I think that's great. Reading on a computer screen can hurt. I know that all too well sitting in front of one writing so very often. It ain't plagarising unless you try to claim it as yours. I think it's great that you wanna take it with you and without this being an official book, there's really no other way yet, eh? Thanks so much for writing in. I appreciate fans like you. Cheers, ^_^ From Lilly England - 2/10/12You know in chapter 30 where Midna is guessing Link's age...he is 17 not 20 :). And I want to know why did Link told Rusl about his transforming into a wolf, that is a seceret that only Midna, Zelda and Link know about.
Your work is great! I just get sucked into the story and can't stop reading it (hehe...I staid up till 3:36 AM reading, I had to force myself to stop reading and trust me that was hard). I am so glad that ZD posted it or I would have never found this awesome story! An awesome story for an awesome game. Thank you sooooooo much for writing this!!! --Haha. Lilly, you're not the first to comment on the age thing. But you said the key word. "Guessing." Midna is guessing only. Link is ABOUT 20. I amended that guess in "Through the Barrier" with Rusl talking with Link and spilling his true age. For the wolf thing, read above in the general reply. It's so great to hear that my writing could hook you like that. Truly a wonderful compliment. Thank you. I, too, am glad ZD brought you in for the read. Glad you're enjoying it. ^_^ From Yetta Latwa - 2/11/12As I was reading your awesome book I want to know why you said Link was 20...he's around 16. And why did you make Link tell Rusl about changing into a wolf? In the game only Midna, Zelda, Ganondorf and of-course Link...unless it comes into play during the end of the book. And how come Link doesn't turn into a wolf that much?
--Wow, ok. I gotta take this one in chunks. For answers to these, look at the reply just above this and in the general reply at the top. How come you write soooooo good? Your work gets me sucked into the book. --Thank you! ^_^ And I like the way you made Midna join in the battle (she is one of my favorite characters). When did you start writing this? --I began writing TP in March 2006. Oh I almost forgot if this story gets alot of publisity (or however you spell that) and Nintendo says it is good will you publish it? (This is my most favorite game in the world and thanks for writing such a great story, at first I thought is was not going to be a good book (like the fake story's for star wars) but boy was I really wrong! I wouldn't have found this if it weren't for ZD posting it on there site) ~Yetta --Yes, I am going to try to publish this if Nintendo allows. I am glad you liked the novel to keep reading. Glad you found it through ZD. P.S. Sorry for the rambaling I just want to know why you did what you did and didn't do what you didn't do. P.P.S Can you write back and answer my questions if you have time, please? P.P.P.S Do you think that Link in TP is cute :)? --Haha, no problem, Yetta. I'm glad you took the time to write in. Is TP Link cute? Well, for a fictional character, he's a bit of a looker. Thanks for such a great message. From Taylor P - 2/12/12http://www.flickr.com/photos/27811147@N02/6866665529/in/photostream
Idea for a cover image for your novel Twilight Princess. Love reading it, you're doing a fantastic job, and you should definitely get it somehow published! --Where's my "W"!!! Haha. Great image and great idea. However, my good friend Jaiden is doing cover art that I'm confident you guys will like. You should send this in to be part of the fan art section here! That'd be great! Thanks so much ^_^ From Peter Clarke - 2/13/12I have read the full story or what is done so far and it is absolutely amazing. When you finish the novel is there a chance that you might publish it as a real book? If so please reply and let me know. :)
--If this gets published, it'd be the best day ever. I'm going to try, but no promises. Thanks for reading, Peter! ^_^ From Ryan Hofmann - 2/14/12I am a huge Twilight Princess fan, and I love the character Link has. I also loved the development in his relationship with Rusl in the Temple of Time. A couple questions. When are the next revised chapters going to be uploaded? And am I allowed to compile the chapters into a PDF or other ebook for offline reading? Awesome retelling of an awesome game! Keep up the good work!
--So glad you liked the Temple of Time sequence. I simply LOVED writing that chapter. As far as revisions, I'm not sure when I'll get them done. The revisions come when I get the extra time, which I don't have like I used to. As far as the PDF if you want to do that yourself, I'm fine with it. As long as you don't pass it off as your hard work and it's just for your own offline use, there's no problem. All I ask is that if someone sees you reading and wants a look, that you redirect them to the site instead of handing/sending them a copy of your PDF. Thanks for reading ^_^ From Mary Smith - 2/14/12There is an unaswered question on the article on your book in Zelda Dungeon about your book and I am just curious on what your answer will be.
--I didn't reply to all of the comments, only a select few almost at random. So, which question are you asking about? I'd be glad to give a response once I know. Cheers, ^_^ From Jemie J - 2/15/12So awesome! I love the new spins you put on the story; it was hard for me to shut my computer :) I do lots of story editing and SO would love to edit something like this :D :D
--Thank you very much indeed. I've had a few people ask to edit, and I'll say the same thing to you. If you find a mistake or have a suggestion on how to re-word or plain re-organise something, just send a message. I listen to all feedback that gets sent my way. Just use the Contact page and I'll get your messages in time. Thanks for the offer. ^_^ From Lilly England - 2/16/12I have three things I need to ask you
1. Zelda in Twilight Princess dosn't have triforce earings only Zelda from Ocarinca of Time has triforce earings. 2. Why did you make Link tell about his tranceforming into a wolf to Rusl? It does't make sence. 3. When did you start this book? How come you didn't add a chapter this week? --Why, hello again, Lilly. 1) This has already been pointed out to me, I just haven't fixed it. Mistake. 2 & 3) Read the general reply. And also, I started in March 2006. Thanks for another write in. From Arowin Latwa - 2/17/12Dear Stephonika W. Kaye,
I really like your book, but you made Link kind-of arrogant, when I play Twilight Princess I get the feeling that he is a shy person who day-dreams a lot because he wants to be someone else. And you put to much romance between Link and Ilia I think that they are only best friends nothing more. And why did you make Link tell Rusl that he turned into a wolf! That is a seceret between Link, Midna Zeld Ganondorf, Zant and that shadow being who brought Link into that Twilight Realm. And Link doesn't feel pain when he transforms into a human or a wolf the second time, third time ect., and you should make him transform into a wolf more often I like his wolf form. Oh...one more thing Zelda doesn't have triforce earrings. Great book I love it, it is amazing, a fan of your book, Arowin --I can see how Link may come off as arrogant. It was intended to be more of an adolescent going through a sort of rebellion. Link is going through a lot. Under that much pressure, even the best of heroes crack a little and snap back. As far as the Ilia thing, I have defended my stance on this many times. Here is what I replied to someone on the ZD article: "Everyone has their theories on Link's relationships and who they would prefer him end up with through each game, to be sure. I am one of those Midna fans. However, when approaching the novel, I had to look at every cutscene objectively and pick apart the emotions in their looks and in the way that the scenes are edited. Editing tells us a lot. Though, in this novel his "romance" will lean more toward one individual, I will be leaving it open to interpretation and break the ground on all possible relationships. As you can see, even a Beth possibility was given root, and there will also be the possibility of a Zelda relationship. None of these will be carried out, as it IS an adaptation, and I wouldn't add anything extra like kissing scenes or confession scenes. Understand that I had to approach it objectively and I tried to expres how Link feels "in the moment." It is my belief, looking back and reading into the looks and was IS said between them, that through their long childhood together, there was a spark, but it was never carried out. She is, after all, the only girl his age in his tiny world at the start of the game, where Link has no idea that a greater destiny lays beyond the borders of Faron. I don't want to argue shipping because everyone has their opinion, like I said, I just wanted to give you an explanation as to why I did this in the novel and where it will eventually lead." For your other comments, read my general reply, and with the earrings, yes, this was already pointed out to me, I just haven't fixed it yet. Thanks for reading and commenting ^_^ From Ida Kno - 2/20/12Okay as I am reading this awesome book I feel like you make Link get hurt way to much, I know that it is your adaption, but when I play Twilight Princess, -Have you read the How to Train your Dragon or watched Star Wars? Because I think that he can avoid getting hurt like Hiccup or Anakin but when he does get hurt he gets it bad- I think he can avoid getting hurt sometimes.
--I'll take this one in chunks, too. Yes, I've been having some recent thoughts about this. When I go back and revise, I may need to lessen the amount he gets injured. Like I sad before I know it your adaption but in the begining you put to much romance between Ilia and Link. --Read my reply to the comment just above this. You'll see my reasoning. Again like before, Why did you make Link tell of his lupine form? I was under the impresion that Link told no one. --Read my general reply. I think I found a mistake, in the chapter that Colin get captured you said that "Malo was runninig away from Beth" don't you mean "Talo was running away from Beth"? --I was constantly accidentally mixed their names up. I may have made that mistake. When is chapter 36 coming it's the 20th of Febuary! I really want to know what happens! I HATE BEING PATIENT!!!!! --I'm writing as fast as I can. This is a side project compared to the things I have to do (as explained in my general reply) so I hope, though it hurts, that you'll continue to be patient with me. You are a great writer, and I am thankfull that you are writing an awesome story for my favorite game! --Thank you. I am glad to have a passionate reader like you! Cheers ^_^ From Simitar Link - 2/21/12Why isn't the new chapter up! I really want to read it!
--Apologies. I'm writing as often as possible. Read my general reply for more info ^_^ From Will Grantham - 2/21/12I love it but one of my favorit things in the zelda games was giving link my own voice (mostly telling midna to shut up) even so I enjoy dont stop writing!!
--Oh boy, I am guilty of this as well. You should have seen me playing through all three Mass Effects. I just about had a comment for everything which annoyed my household! From Dan Canavan - 2/22/12Hi Stephonika,
I have been looking forward to reading another chapter of your book whenever I get a chance. It is very thought out, very well detailed, and wonderfully descriptive. Possibly my favorite parts of the novel are where you deviate a little bit from the game, such as Link being separated from his wooden sword at the beginning, or the bomb destroying the bridge of Eldin. From a novel point of view, I think it makes the story flow much better rather than a perfect retelling of the game. --Thanks, Dan! There are a lot of fans that prefer the complete opposite, and then somemore like you. I appreciate both, but it's great to know when my original material is just as well liked as Nintendo's. Anyways, I was wondering if you would mind if I let you know if you have spelling mistakes or if I have subtle suggestions. Its not often I get the chance to interact with the author, so I thought I would take advantage of it. --That would be wonderful. I love being able to interact with the readers, so be my guest to send a message through the contact page anytime. I'll receive your messages at some point. Cheers, ^_^ Thanks, Dan Canavan |
From Nynua Bisness - 2/22/12WHEN IS THE NEW CHAPTER COMING UP!!!!!! It's wednesday two days after you said the new chapter will be out! I really want to read it, even though I played the game at least 30 times, you write really good and you get me sucked into your writing and want to know how the battle with the dragon will end (I hope Link doesn't get hurt!).
--Apologies that you had to wait for the chapters longer than promise. My general reply will fill you in on any further delays. Hope you continue to read the novel ^_^ From Adimarr Link - 2/23/12Why isn't the new chapter up yet! You said "A new chapter will be uploaded to the site every Monday" it has been two weeks with no new chapter 'you know how that make me feel, Furious! Outraged! Sick with anger!'-Ghirahim. Well not really that mad...but you write so good and that got me and my sister sucked in, and we are waiting for the next chapters and the end! Please put the next chapters on.....please? (I will be waiting very impatiently)
--Sorry for the wait. I hope you and your sister continue to return for more chapters as I get them done. The general reply will give more info on why the delays. ^_^ From Hillel Dimbert - 2/23/12when will the next chapter come out?
--Sorry for your wait. Chapters will come likely more sporadically now. More info in my general reply. But I hope to be done by the end of July 2012. From Ben D'over - 2/29/12GAAHHHH!!!! Where is the next chapter!!!!!! It should be OUT already! As you said "A new capter will be added every monday" and it is tuesday and NO NEW CHAPTER!!! Well you probably have work and you can't work on it 24/7 although I would like you to, I like this book a lot (exept for the part when you made Link tell Rusl about his lupine form). Please will you put the new chapter in, please?
--That's right, Ben. I can't work on it as much as I would like. I am glad you like the book so much. ^_^ Read my general reply for your side note. I haven't quit, so chapters will continue to come, but I just don't have as much time as I used to. From Ben D'over - 3/1/12Thank you for putting the new chapter up.
--Yup. Please will you make Link turn into a wolf more, I really like his wolf form he looks nice. Can you change the chapter with him telling Rusl about his wolf form, to not telling about his wolf to Rusl. --No, and no. Sorry. These were decisions made with my creative license. Read the general reply to learn why. From Abigail Gordon - 3/6/12every time a new chapter is up, I squeal with delight and begin rolling on the floor, laughing so insanly that my mom thinks that I am getting murdered in my room. You are an excellent writer, my good woman. Every time I read a chapter, I feel the feelings that Link and the other characters feel. Whenever a huge event takes place, my heart beats faster and I grow excited. When something tragic happens, I scream out, "NO!" And when you leave me at a cliffhanger, I grow mad and throw my iTouch at the wall, because I so badly want to know what happens next. You are doing a novel on my favourite Zelda game, and. . . I want to say more, but this review will probably become as long as your novel if I keep going. I shall say this in a few simple words: thank you. Thank you for making this. :")
--Haha, well thank you, Abigail. I hope you don't break your iTouch.... Thank you in return. This novel would be nothing without its fanbase. ^_^ From Goa Way - 3/8/12This is a good book,you write really good, but when I read this I almost gave up on the story because I was so disapointed: 'On the long road back toward Castle Town, Link told Rusl how his journey had begun, how on that fateful day those weeks ago the bulblins had invaded the spring and taken his friends. He still did not entirely feel comfortable telling Rusl about his experience as the wolf, but he had remained in the shadows long enough. It was time to let go of the secrets that he held within his heart. And so ... he told Rusl of his transformations, the excruciating pain that he had endured each time. He spoke of Princess Zelda, of the Gorons and the Zoras, of the terrors of the Arbiter's Grounds ... and that he had come so close to killing an innocent in the mountains of Snowpeak, a day that haunted him like no other.'
He never told ANYONE of his wolf form, only Midna, Zelda, Ganon, Zant and of course Link. Can you fix that place? Because it really irritates me and my friends, who are huge Twilight Princess fans. And can you make Link transform into a wolf more? I love him in his wolf form. I did't get the feeling that it hurt Link to transform into a human or a wolf the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and so on time. Sorry for all the complaints it is a really good book! Exept for that one part... --I recommend you read my general reply at the top of the page, explaining why I did this the way I did. These are the two things I hear complaints about the MOST absolutely. I won't be changing these, so I hope you don't give up now. I hope you and your friends continue to read and enjoy it regardless of my creative decisions. Thanks for the write in ^_^ From Me Toknow - 3/11/12I wanted to write this eariler but I didn't have time, what the The Group say is what they would normaly say. Like "Have you seen the sad state of Hyrule?" or "Did me little friend help you on your quest?" and such they don't even know that the barriar is down or that you plan on bringing down the barriar. I did all TP to that point so I could answer your inquires took me two days but I still got it, and it wasn't really worth it. Your writing is awesome and I hope that you write more.
--I am a little confused as to what you are saying here, so I will try to respond with:I thought it was ridiculous in the game that NO ONE reacted to the fact that the castle was cut off by dark magic and then no one reacted to the bringing down of the barrier. In the game, the Group is gone to I know not where at the point before you break the barrier, so I had to create all new dialogue for them and keep it all in-character (I hope) and create realistic reactions from them and the townsfolk. Thanks for writing in and I'm glad to hear from another fan. Hope you'll keep reading. P.S. I know this has nothing to do with what I was saying before but, can you make Link NOT tell Rusl about his wolf form? --I encourage you to read my general reply to lean why I did this. And, no. I'm not changing it. Sorry. From Lilly England - 3/12/12I have been really sick with precurser pnoumia (or however you write it) and I have been sitting in bed for about a week now, and when I went on Zeldadungeon.net and went to older entries I read about this story, and I was like "What the heck I have all the time in the world right now, why don't I read it, and I do love Twilight Princess it is the best out of all video games ever, I wounder how she wrote it." so I went to the link and started reading, and the prologe got me sucked into your writing. I have been reading this when I am not watching Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, How to train your dragon, Pirates of the Carribain and other movies, and the suspence is killing me! Why did you have to stop there! why can't you write more! I really love this book, my only problem is that you made Link ruin his boots, you made him tell Rusl about his wolf form, and you don't make Link go into his wolf form as much as he should, and you make him feel pain when he enters his wolf form. But I love how you make Midna fight along side Link, she is my favorite sidekick ever. Thank you for posting this story it gives me something to do and think on while I am dieing of boredom, oh can you answer these questions I have for you for me I really want to know why you did this stuff, here is goes: Why did you make Link tell of his wolf form to Rusl? Why do you not make him change to his wolf form more often? Why do you make him feel pain when he goes into and out of his wolf form (I only thought that he only felt pain the first time he entered his wolf form)? How far along are you on your story? How many hours did you put in to this awesome story? Can you publish it? Why can't you publish it (Just in case you say that you can't publish it)? Why do you reffer to yourself in the third person? How come the new chapter isn't up yet? what are your to three favorite Zelda games? When you are done with this can you make a Skyward Sword chapter book (SS is my 2nd favorite Zelda game)? I have why to many questions and I have more, but when you are sick and bored and have nothing do, you have way to much time to think.
I am really dieing of boredom here and I really want, nay, NEED to know this stuff. If you wrote back it would be the best thing that has happened to me for a long time, and I would be everso greatful if you did. Sincerly, Lilly --Lilly, hello yet again. I answered a lot of your questions in a previous reply here, so I'll address the new questions. (First off, sorry to hear you were in bed sick. Hope you're better now. Good selection of movies to watch ^_^) How far am I? I post chapters when I complete them, so I am up to the point right after the Ganon battle. How many hours? Whew! I dunno. But over the 5 years I've worked on it, I've spent a good 2 of those years writing off and on. When do I refer to myself in 3rd person? 3 fave Zeldas? ..... Link's Awakening, Link to the Past, and then it'd likely be TP, possibly tied with OoT and WW. Once I'm done with writing TP, if I write another one will soley depend on if I actually got paid to write another. I wouldn't have the luxury of enough unpaid free time to do another at this point in my life. I hope that answered your questions well enough. Feel free to send another barrage of questions if you like and I will get to then in time. Hope you're feeling better. Stay Persistent, Be Magnificent. Cheers ^_^ From Gowa Way - 3/14/12When is the next chapter going to be up it is past Monday! The time that you said the new chapter will be up! I want to read Link and Midna break the barriar.
--Sorry for the delay. That chapter is up now along with "Puppet Master" and "Unleash the Beast." From Forme Tono - 3/18/12WHERE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been two weeks since the last chapter! I have been having to read the fanfiction.com stuff that is not as good as your story, and I know that I have played Twilight Princess a lot, but this story is really cool and I want to know what happens next.
--Sorry for your wait. I'm glad you like my novel even after having played the game so many times! ^_^ From Ryan Hofmann - 3/26/12I love the whole book, but I especially love how Link's relationship with Midna develops throughout the story. This is such an awesome book! Could I compile it into an ebook when it's finished? Thank you from all LoZ:TP fans!
--Thank you. The Midna/Link relationship is very fun to write. I am glad you like it so much and continue to read. I'd say hold off on the ebook. I will be trying to publish when it's done. You're welcome. ^_^ From Mauricio Goes - 3/29/12Wonderfull Work!
I'm Really enjoing your writing. Cant wait to read the next chapter. --Thanks! And thank you for reading ^_^ From Aiden Orr - 4/6/12I really love the fact that you are taking the time to make this novel. I look forward to reading the entire thing once it is finished. Just a tip though, it would be much easier to read if you could justify the paragraphs so that they all line up evenly. It really neatens up the page and makes it easier to read. And when typing it, make sure you actually make a new paragraph (not just a break) because I'm trying to copy each of the chapters into a work document but it looks messy because of the large spaces when I justify the paragraphs. Other than those two small problems, which are both easily fixed, I can find no fault in your work. Keep it up and once you finish this novel (if you have the time of course) I will be eagerly awaiting your decision on whether or not you will be writing novels for any of the other games. :D
--Thank you. It has been a real feat to take the time to work on this project. As far as the formatting, I don't do the formatting on this site, so I can't fix whatever is causing you problems. In my docs I use the block format, so I don't know what to tell you. I just hope you keep my name attached to that doc of yours ^_- As far as doing another game novel... We'll see. I'd love to do another, but I'm not sure if I'd have the time. I'm in a hectic career that'll keep me working 24/7, so I may not have the time unless it was paid writing. ^_^ From cheese pie - 4/7/12please update soon! It has been atleast 2 weeks sense you posted your last chapter, I am thinking that you might be giving up on this story.
--No! I am not quitting! My general reply will fill you in on the delays. Athough I do have a couple of problems with it. 1: Link opened up the barriar ALONE --The Barrier over Hyrule Castle? No. Link did nothing. Midna used the Fused Shadows to break the barrier. He was just sorta there. 2: Link never told anyone of his wolf form --Read my general reply. Also, in my defense, Link doesn't say much of anything to anyone in a game. 3: The King Bulbin in the castle is the same one he fought on the brige, and Arbiter Grounds! --No offense, but if Nintendo thinks something can survive a fall into an abyss of no return (Kakariko Canyon) then they are crazy. Thus, a different K.B. 4: It makes it more epic if the hawk saves him from the arrow, and Ashei shoots the bublins and Auru bombing the lizards. --Inserting the hawk so late in the novel (having not been there at all) would be too out of place. It is unnecessary. For a game it was a clever use of a gameplay element in a cinematic. Ashei's still in the mix, and Auru still has his weapon. 5: YOU NEED TO MAKE HIM TURN INTO A WOLF MORE!!!!! It only hurts him the first time!!!! --Read the general reply. I'm not changing this no matter how many fans object. 6: It take three hits to free Zelda from Ganondorf --That is a gameplay device. If I don't adhere to it, that's why. 7: TP Zelda does NOT have Triforce earrings --This has been pointed out to me. Just haven't fixed it yet. Thank you. 8: There is more stuff that you could add, like poe hunting ect. --Poe hunting has nothing to do with the overall story. It is a sidequest for Jovani which does get a mention for hardcore fans. But it would take too much time away from the core story. 9: I have a million more problems with your story, but this is probably the wosrt, YOU NEED TO PUT UP THE CHAPTERS MORE OFTEN THEN ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS!!!! --Every fan has their ideas about how to adapt their favourite stories. As a fan I have my own ideas that I would love to implement but I don't because I promised myself to remain as faithful as possible. I have made my own sacrifices, but what I have and haven't added were, from my perspective, for the good of the story I wanted to tell based on an incredible game. Also, I don't have time like I used to. I know fans are eager for the new chapters, and I am writing as fast as I can, but there are things I have to do other than write this fan project. 10: Keep up the good work. --Thank you. P.S. The reason I am so picky is because Twilight Princess is my most favoritest (I know that is not a word) Game/movie in the WORLD!! --Movie, huh? Now, wouldn't that be something.... ^_- P.P.S When Midna says "am I so beautiful that you have no words left?" make him close his mouth then smile at her comment, please? --The moment will be as special as it was in the game. Rest assured. From Kyoung bin Kim - 4/10/12Hello.
I am a highschool student in south korea. I'm reading your novels and I really love them! ! ^^ (oh please forgive my awkward grammer skills because it's my first comment in English...^_^;) In fact in Korea, there is a fan club website about zelda. Most people in that club site also like to read well-written fan fiction. Then it occured to me that it would be great to spread your great novels to zelda fans in Korea. Of course when your novels are posted on the Korean web site I will mention that 'this is a translated novel so it's not mine.' And actually as being a high school student I don't have much time to translate in Korean and the possiblity of failing because of the language barriar is pretty high.(sigh) Anyway if I have a chance to translate your novels into Korea, could tou give me a permition to do it?? Please send me the answer. And I understand if you don't want me to. (my awfull English) And thank you for reading my letter. PS. Sorry if I bother you when is the newest title coming? I'm dying to read it ^^ --That is wonderful! I am glad you like the novel so much to want to share with your friends. It wold be great if you translated it for them, so, yes, you have my permission as long as, like you said, you are sure to say that it is my work and if you could post a link to this site on the club site. And I will make sure the admins here post a link to the site you post the translation on as well. Newest chapter will be coming hopefully soon. Sorry to keep you waiting ^_^ From Shannon Chang - 4/24/12OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this book/story is soooooooooooooo epic! your great at writing! I'm still reading but looking forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so much! ^_^ From Will Grantham - 5/10/12why must we wait so long?
--Haha, because I have other responsibilities. This is unpaid work, and I gotta make a living, man. I'm trying to keep up, but I'm in a transitional period. Look to my general reply to learn more. Thanks ^_^ From Dennis Luchesi - 5/11/12I live the Twlight Princess Novel, I have to read it all,but I can't to see rea itr all when your done. Have you even thought of turning your novel into a book, not a om-line story? I think you should when you finsish it all, and have pictures in it. I hope you can write back to me if you can, take care.
--Nice! ^_^ Haha, I'm thrilled you like it so very much. Yes, I hope to take this novel into publication, but I gotta finish it first. The online version here, is a step in that direction, having it all in one place. Before this it was only on my DeviantART page in a gallery. Thanks for taking the time to write in. Hope you keep reading ^_^ From Tyler Weight - 5/22/12I'm just wondering when we might expect to see a new chapter become available. I know the writing process takes some time, but I would like to continue on with the story.
I haven't written much of the next chapter "Her Sacrifice" but I'm hoping that I will have this chapter in another week to a week and a half. "Unleash the Beast" is done, but I think they're having problems with format or something when pasting it onto this site. There should be a link on the chapter page to my DA page for "UTB." Thanks for reading ^_^ |
Answers to the following messages were posted on August 28, 2012
From Fox 07 Fox2007 - 5/24/12sorry if i write to much i never get to talk to other serious gamers. this book is probably the best book i have ever read it has details, original game stuff, and new stuff and it balances out perfectly the only thing i would have done differently is have the same King Bulblin he could have survived the fall at the bridge of eldin under the bridge is where the boat rapids game is i think it is kinda funny the comments midna makes of him poping up agin and agin other then that it is beyond good. twilight princess is one of my favorite games i have both versions of it. action, adventure, and fighting games are my favorite games. if the book gets published i will definitely buy it but if it doesen't can i copy it to paper when it is finished ( if i dont clame it or give copies of it out ) so i can read it when ever. well i will be checking up on the book every now and then good luck with it agin sorry for writing to much and for any spelling mistakes.
--Thanks for the message. The King Bulbin issue, however, has been brought up, and I stand by my original thoughts. Survivng that fall would realistically be impossible, which is what this adaptation strives to be. Though, your geography seems correct, it doesn't change anything. Look to General Reply #2 above. And, yes, if publication doesn't happen, it's fine if you print it for a personal copy, as you say. Thanks ^_^ From Rose Washington - 5/27/12I just wanted to say a few things after reading what's up so far of the story and the comments from other readers (and responses) that were added to the site recently. One, I love this story. I really appreciate the realism you've added to the game and I actually think that the "voice" you've given Link fits him really well.
--Ima take this'n in chunks. ^_^ I am glad you received the voice of Link well. It's a 50/50 gamble with fans, it seems. Two, no matter what anyone else says, I think your decision to have Link tell Rusl about his adventure was the correct choice. Link's only about 17. He needs someone to talk to. If he doesn't, he would probably end up having a mental breakdown. It just adds to the realism of the story. Besides, if it followed the game entirely, it wouldn't be any fun, would it? --Thank you!! So happy to find someone on the same page. He had to work through all the parental issues I gave him so that I could press on to the other issues he faced, like the physical tasks and the divinity/ curse of the twilight. Actually, I had never played TP before coming to this site. I had always been told that it was the hardest of the LoZ games and thought that the graphics were too dark for my preferences. I had played Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, and Windwaker by the time I found this site and, at this point, have added Ocarina of Time (though not yet completed) to my list. I've also read many of the comic versions of the other games and I just LOVE LoZ. --I didn't find TP too hard, actually. It was one of the most rewarding, in my opinion. As far as difficulty, I think I have the most trouble with Adventure of Link!! hahahaha. Glad to see your list of LOZ titles is growing. The comics are really great, too, although I still don't have all of them yet. So I decided that I was going to find some other way to "play" TP vicariously and I found this site. Due to a recommendation from a friend (who insisted that it's the original or nothing), I ended up watching a playthrough of the original game while reading each chapter so that I would be seeing the real game and reading the chapter on here for the same sections around the same time. --Haha! That's awesome. Did you read the chapter first or watch the playthrough first? I hope you can reply. I'm curious! (I think your friend and I would get on nicely! lol) (I do, however, know the ending of the game because I ended up watching my friend finish her TP game for the first time) I feel like this gives me a rather unique insight into the game, having never played it myself. Honestly, I think that your take on the game isn't so bad as people think. I appreciate the deviations while still hanging on to my loyalties to the real game. I just thought it would be nice for you to know that there are some of us out here who don't hate the changes. --I deeply appreciate you writing in for that reason. That being said, the third point that I wanted to make is about the same as everyone else's. Please write in your spare time! I won't ask you to write faster or kill yourself over writing more because, being an author myself, I understand just how hard it is to find the time. I know that sometimes life is just too busy to allow for side projects like this. So all I ask is that when you do have spare time, please, please, write some more TP. I'm really looking forward to the mirror scene (much as I want to smack Midna around for it) so I can only hope that it will come soon. --I am looking forward to that as well (save for the huge emotional headache I will suffer...). I try to write as much as possible, so thank you for your kind words. Good luck, and I hope you can eventually get publishing rights for this book so that you can continue to write LoZ novels! Thank you so much for writing this! --And thank you for reading! It's an honour to please a fan like yourself! I hope, too, that I can continue to write LOZ in the future. ^_^ |
From Amanda Spy - 5/28/12I love the chapters of Ocarina of Time you have on here. It's my favorite game, and I really hope you finish it after you finish Twilight Princess!
--I'm glad you took time to look at the Misc. works. OoT is great. Maybe someday I'll finish it. I have great ideas for it. ^_- From Tanner Sibley - 6/08/12I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! ITS THE AWESOME OF ALL AWESOME THINGS!!now i have an opinion: don't destroy the...the uh zants crystal
--THANKS! ^_^ As for your suggestion, look to General Reply #2 above. From Pavel Chekov - 6/27/12I love the art work at the beginning of each chapter, it's really good. Do you do the art yourself? Well, it doesn't matter who does it but they did a good job on it!! ^_^
--I don't do the art. They are based on earlier sketches I did, but my friend Liz is doing those. (Her art is also posted in the fan art section here as "Jaiden." From Emy Smith - 7/08/12I like this story, but I am wondering two things. One: Does Link have to brake the twilight shard? Two: Why did you make the people of Hyrule castle help fight the last battle? Please continue this cool story, and update more!
--Your first concern is addressed in General Reply #2 above. As far as the second: In a game, things are very central to the character you're playing. In a novel or movie, you have the ability to expand on things. Books have a lot of freedom that many other mediums don't. Hyrule is under seige. If an evil king tried to control your country, I bet they would be faced with force to stop them, right? So, that's what I did here. I expanded it. Made it more desperate. Everyone is fighting for their lives. One of the key themes I try to work into this story is that heroes don't have to stand alone, even when they think they're on their own. They inspire. Thus, the grand finale. Thanks for writing in. ^_^ You bet I'll continue! From Abby Gordon - 7/11/12Ooo. Hi again. ^___^ Soooo it has been about a month in a half since I last read the novel, and when I came back and found new chapters up, I kinda peed a bit, haha. You have gotten me completely obsessed with this wonderful novel. I still get so surprised when things like Midna sacrificing herself happens, even though I have played through the game over 9,000 times. You make it seem like a whole new experience for people who have already played the game. I am actually doing this thing where I got my friend, who has NEVER heard or played a Zelda game in her whole entire life (shocking, right?) to read your novel, and she sends me feedback after she finishes every chapter. She thinks it's "a freaking awesome book....novel....thing. Hahahahaha. It's so well-written! It's kinda like a mix of Call of the Wild and Lord or the Rings, sorta! TELL ME WHERE THE DANG KIDS ARE. COLIN'S SO CUTE. <3 Need to go. Must read rest of novel." yes, I think she likes it very much. ^__^ Keep up the good work, Stephonika!!!!!!
--Yes, yes. Hello, hello! Haha, don't pee your pants! I'm glad to see you get so excited, though. That makes my day. A whole new experience? Awesome! I'm glad to hear that the changes make it new and interesting for the gamers. It's great to hear about your friend reading the book. I'm happy you shared that with me. It's great to see someone unfamiliar with it enjoying it just as much as one who is. I'll keep on writing, so you keep on reading, eh? ^_^ From Emily Aurich - 7/12/12I love your novel! It is so realistic, and we can actually see how Link feels, instead of just having a potion. You are an amazing writer. I have wrote stories, but not a novel or book as good as this! Take your time on the novel, we all can wait.
--Thanks! Another writer, awesome! Keep at it. Thanks for your patience! ^_^ From Alexander Dawson - 8/08/12Your book is amazing I just love it. I have the books from akira himekawa and they are not as good as your book. Will you be able to do a novel on the legend of zelda: skyward sword? overall your book is amazing and you are amazing
--I have many of Himekawa's books, so I take that as a great compliment!! As far as SS as a novel... time will tell. And how well this is received. ^_^ Thanks! From Ivy Meshol - 8/20/12Why did Link break the Twilight Shard?
--Check out my General Reply #2. Thanks! |
Answers to the following questions were posted on September 17, 2012
From Samuel Vorsa - 8/30/12This is too amazing....The way to are able to so accurately describe it and in such a way it isn't boring! I do have one request though....along with the actual ending...can you write something extra where Link and Midna FINALLY are together? At the end of Twilight Princess I was like ".......COME ON NINTENDO!! GIVE LINK A FRICKING GIRLFRIEND FOR PETE'S SAKE!" If you could do that, it'd be great...
--Haha, so this must be what spawned the shipping poll on here. I may or may not write an alternate ending (or two) for fans, but I’m not saying yes or no yet. I’ll finish it first and then see what I feel like. Thanks for reading and for writing in! ^_^ From Ryan Hofmann - 9/7/12Forgive me if I sound repetitive...but this book is AWESOME!!! Your writing style is amazing and unlike anything I've ever seen.
--I have to stop and say thank you right there. ^_^ You’ve no idea what that means to me. It took me so long to find “my” voice, my style, as writer. I love the chapters posted so far, especially the latest ones. It was great how you wrote much of chapter 44 from Zelda's perspective - it just adds so much to the story. --I’m glad you liked that! It was so thrilling to take a turn into Zelda’s POV. It was an exciting chapter to write I think because I wrote from all three (Zelda, Link, & Ganondorf)’s perspectives. Great job also with some of the revisions. I think you perfectly nailed the revised OoT background in chapter 27. Though, I never could figure out how Ganondorf suddenly ends up with the Triforce of Power when he gets executed...possibly some act of the gods to eliminate him and Zant at the same time? I don't know, but I just wish that the game had given more detail than just some "divine prank". But given what you had to work with, you did a fabulous job. :-) --There are so many plot holes in Twilight Princess that it’s not even funny, and I have to wonder if they knew about them or thought no one would care/notice. Well, I noticed, lol, and it seems you did, too. I tried my hardest to elaborate where I could without breaking from canon or altering canon backstory. Thank you for the praise to the revision to the OoT backstory. I’ve revised that a bunch of times to get it just right, and will likely have to look over it again (unless, I’ve somehow luckily finally gotten it completely right). I did notice, though, that although you updated your DA page for Master of the Sky in the artist's comments, you never pasted the actual revised chapter, so if you could fix that, that would be great. --Ack! Did I really?! I will have to fix that immediately! Thank you for noticing that and pointing it out. I’ll get on that after I respond to this group of messages. Awesome job, as always, and I can't wait for the revisions to be finished so we can get to the final chapters. If I'm not mistaken, they are going to be absolutely phenomenal! Keep up the good work! --I hope so! I am very much looking forward to writing the final showdown. I am not looking forward to the mental/emotional headache though. My mental health actually suffered when I wrote the chapters surrounding “Her Sacrifice” because I wanted to really get into the moment, feel it, and portray it appropriately. In order to portray the stuff I have planned for these last five chapters (including some additional stuff) I’m really going to have to engage myself like that again…. I’m gonna be in a coma by the end of this thing! hahaha. Thanks for the message! It was excellent to receive such a well-thought letter! ^_^ |
Ryan Hofmann - 9/11/12...Wow... Awesome job with TtB revisions, it was definitely worth the wait. I really admire how you incorporated Link's fear of the final showdown; it makes him seem a lot more human. And, I have to admit I felt a bit more sympathy for him after reading that part in the bar than I think I ever felt before.
--Thank you! I thought that was so important to know that he was actually afraid of facing Ganondorf. Like you say, and as I think I wrote in the artist’s comments, it humanizes him. I wanted TP to show him becoming the Hero, you know, but always deviate from the game/s a bit in actually showing that underneath it all, we have to remember he’s only mortal, and he’s so young and was sent into this spiraling headfirst and so lost. I love that about Link, maybe that’s why I love LOZ so very, very much. Also, phenomenal job adding in Link's POV after Midna breaks the barrier. That paragraph or two describing his feelings for the real Midna, the one he cares deeply about...I swear I nearly cried after reading that, and I'm almost crying now just thinking about it again. Those short few paragraphs are easily some of the most intense, moving words in the entire novel so far. --I have no words but thank you to such a review…. It’s such an important few moments, and I spent a good hour just reading, writing, and rewriting those few short paragraphs, combined with rewatching the short 5 seconds of video from the game. Such an emotionally charged moment. I’m so happy that you responded so well to the revision. I can’t believe I left out Link’s POV in the first draft now. I can’t imagine it any other way. Finally, great job reworking this and the Ilia chapters for King Bulblin. I thought it was really satisfying how Link finally lets go of his hatred and makes up with KB. --Thanks! After all the write-ins of disappointment that KB wasn’t the same throughout, I thought it best to look back on it, and I came up with this. I’m glad fans/readers hounded me on it. It works so well this way. And I’m now finally completely happy with the Link/Ilia stuff. Glad you liked these changes! (Glad you took the time to read them!) Awesome job with the revisions so far, and I can't wait for The Power of Courage. At the rate you're going, this will be the most epic novel on earth! Keep up the good work! ;-) --Oh, the pressure!! Haha, no, I can’t thank you enough. It’s so wonderful to see that a reader has that much faith in me to depict such an amazing game. I hope it will be as epic as you expect and as much as I hope. ^_^ Thanks so much for writing in again, Ryan. Jacob P. - 9/15/12Hi, I was wondering when and where I could buy your Twilight Princess book and around how many pages is it? I am a huge Zelda fan and I would love to buy a copy when you are finished. Thanks so much, Jacob P.
--Unfortunately, Jacob, this novel is available online only. I do not own Zelda, therefore, I cannot publish and sell this book without facing legal action from Nintendo. I am glad to hear that you would be interested in purchasing a copy, however, for I will be seeking to secure a deal with Nintendo once it’s completed. So, cross your fingers! As far as the page count. It’s funny you ask. I recently posted a comment about this on my Facebook. Currently it is 487 pages long, but once revisions are completed, it will be nearer to about 495, and once the last 5 chapters are complete, I am expecting to come close to the 550 mark (single-spaced, block format, times new roman). Thanks so much for your interest in having a hard copy! I hope I can make it happen for fans/readers like you! ^_^ |
Rose Washington - 9/8/12
It's me again. I was super happy to read your reply (I read it just now and thought that I might as well respond while it's still fresh in my mind).
--I wish my reply had been just as prompt! Sorry. Glad to see you’ve returned with another letter.
I have, since writing my first set of comments, come to revise my opinion of TP's difficulty. It is difficult, but it's certainly not too hard to do. I've also heard of the horrors of AoL. Now THAT would be a hard game to play. I think part of my change has been a result of how much more I've played LoZ since the time of my previous comments. I've gotten a bit better than I used to be and have come to realize that TP isn't that much different than other games in the series. As of now, I've finished Phantom Hourglass, and am almost done with both Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword (I'm right before the final boss battle in both of them, procrastinating and trying to build up Link's collection). I've passed the half-way points of both Wind Waker and Spirit Tracks (though I haven't played WW in about a year) and started both Four Swords and Majora's Mask. In other words, I've been playing quite a bit recently.
--Whew!! That is quite a list of games, and ALL AT THE SAME TIME! You’re getting into this hardcore, that’s for sure. That’s awesome. But I suppose you have some games to catch up on! Glad to see you getting into the gaming of Zelda more. ^_^
To answer your question, I read the chapters on here first, then watched the corresponding section in the playthrough.
--Cool. Thanks for replying!
I told my friend about your reply as soon as I read it and she definately wants to read the story now too. She says hi.
--Haha! The one that was “original or nothing?” That’s awesome. Glad to see we’ve swayed her! Let her know I say “hi” back, and “keep adventuring!” Or better, yet, get ‘er online and have her drop me a line! I’d love to hear from her!
I've read all of your miscellaneous writings by this point and so I thought I might as well put in a comment about them as well. I love them and think that many could provide a good starting point for an Ocarina of Time adaptation. I really appreciated that you put them up for all of us to read while waiting for more TP.
--Oh, goodness. An Ocarina of Time adaptation… Full length…. Whew. I dunno. It would be amazing. I actually have a notebook with several notes on how I would adapt it, but I don’t know that I would ever have the time to commit to it. Unless it was a 10 year project, which would be awful on readers. We’ll see, though. I won’t cross the option off my list.
I still love this story, am still waiting for more, and check back every few weeks for updates. Good luck getting through the rest of it and thank you!
--I’m glad you check back consistently. I hope to have new material up soon, after revisions are completed. Thanks for the wishes. You’re welcome, and thanks again for writing in. Always wonderful to hear from you, Rose! ^_^
--I wish my reply had been just as prompt! Sorry. Glad to see you’ve returned with another letter.
I have, since writing my first set of comments, come to revise my opinion of TP's difficulty. It is difficult, but it's certainly not too hard to do. I've also heard of the horrors of AoL. Now THAT would be a hard game to play. I think part of my change has been a result of how much more I've played LoZ since the time of my previous comments. I've gotten a bit better than I used to be and have come to realize that TP isn't that much different than other games in the series. As of now, I've finished Phantom Hourglass, and am almost done with both Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword (I'm right before the final boss battle in both of them, procrastinating and trying to build up Link's collection). I've passed the half-way points of both Wind Waker and Spirit Tracks (though I haven't played WW in about a year) and started both Four Swords and Majora's Mask. In other words, I've been playing quite a bit recently.
--Whew!! That is quite a list of games, and ALL AT THE SAME TIME! You’re getting into this hardcore, that’s for sure. That’s awesome. But I suppose you have some games to catch up on! Glad to see you getting into the gaming of Zelda more. ^_^
To answer your question, I read the chapters on here first, then watched the corresponding section in the playthrough.
--Cool. Thanks for replying!
I told my friend about your reply as soon as I read it and she definately wants to read the story now too. She says hi.
--Haha! The one that was “original or nothing?” That’s awesome. Glad to see we’ve swayed her! Let her know I say “hi” back, and “keep adventuring!” Or better, yet, get ‘er online and have her drop me a line! I’d love to hear from her!
I've read all of your miscellaneous writings by this point and so I thought I might as well put in a comment about them as well. I love them and think that many could provide a good starting point for an Ocarina of Time adaptation. I really appreciated that you put them up for all of us to read while waiting for more TP.
--Oh, goodness. An Ocarina of Time adaptation… Full length…. Whew. I dunno. It would be amazing. I actually have a notebook with several notes on how I would adapt it, but I don’t know that I would ever have the time to commit to it. Unless it was a 10 year project, which would be awful on readers. We’ll see, though. I won’t cross the option off my list.
I still love this story, am still waiting for more, and check back every few weeks for updates. Good luck getting through the rest of it and thank you!
--I’m glad you check back consistently. I hope to have new material up soon, after revisions are completed. Thanks for the wishes. You’re welcome, and thanks again for writing in. Always wonderful to hear from you, Rose! ^_^