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Continue reading →: Research: Nicknames for GaylordPrompt: What is a nickname for Gaylord? Gil? Copilot: Gil can indeed be a nickname for Gaylord, as it captures the initial sound of the name. Other potential nicknames include: These options offer a variety of choices, depending on the character’s personality and preferences. Does this help with your character…
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Continue reading →: Research: Jinna in RootsPrompt: In “Roots” before Kunta was captured, who was the older woman in the village he was sleeping with? Copilot: In “Roots,” before Kunta Kinte was captured, he had a relationship with an older woman named Jinna in his village. This relationship adds depth to his character and highlights the…
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Continue reading →: Research: A Contemporary LaertesPrompt: What was the name of Odyseus’ father? Copilot: Odysseus’ father was Laertes. Laertes was the king of the Cephallenians and lived on the island of Ithaca. He played a significant role in Odysseus’ life, especially towards the end of the epic when Odysseus returns home and reveals his identity…
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Continue reading →: Research: Alexios as Paroled CriminalPrompt: I was thinking that his crime should be some mob related armed theft akin to the sacking of Troy. Copilot: That sounds like a gripping backstory for Alexios’ father! Having a crime that echoes the grandeur and consequences of the sacking of Troy can add a lot of depth…
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Continue reading →: Research: A Contemporary PenelopePrompt: So, I can probably get away with having Makis’ mother named Penelope from the Odyssey as it remains in common use. Copilot: Absolutely, naming Marios’ mother Penelope would be a brilliant touch. It subtly ties your modern narrative back to the Odyssey without being too overt. Given that Penelope…
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Continue reading →: Research: A Contemporary Odysseus
Prompt: I was thinking about his dad being a recently released convict whose wife divorced him when he went to prison. He would try to save his son from remaining a NEET by teaching him how to become a man. Copilot: That’s a powerful and compelling storyline. The dynamic between…
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Continue reading →: Searching for My Short King
Sometimes I forget what I have and have not written. I was looking for a draft of my “Short King” story about an incel who broke into the home of a woman who rejected him. There he destroyed her expensive inventory of cosmetics (aka fakeup) and cut the heels off…
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Continue reading →: Research: A Contemporary SisyphusPrompt: What is a modern male name that sound similar to Sisyphus or similar by connotation? Copilot: If you’re looking for a modern male name that carries a similar connotation to Sisyphus, you might consider names that evoke a sense of struggle, resilience, or mythological themes. Here are a few…
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Continue reading →: War PropagandaNeed to consider how propaganda by the rebels builds Sheridan’s reputation as The Butcher. These chilling stories from Japan add another historical reference to the horror elements in my Boudica and The Butcher draft.
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Continue reading →: Research: NEET
Prompt: What is a NEET? Copilot: A “NEET” is an acronym that stands for “Not in Education, Employment, or Training.” It refers to individuals who are currently not engaged in formal education, not employed, and not participating in any training programs. The term originated in the United Kingdom, but it’s…
Hello,
I’m Jaycee
Currently, I am a drafter and plodding editor of my own fiction stories. Looking towards the future when edited stories turn into published ones.
Here I am starting to bare my soul to give you a preview of what I have been working on.
See “Harvest of Blood” in this site’s menu bar for a preview of a draft chapter from Boudica and The Butcher, a novel set in a future Second American Civil War.
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