The Grisly Business of Writing
Jun 18th, 2008 | By Kat | Category: writing process & projects
Actual conversation heard in my house recently:
Me: I’m not going to murder you.
Hubby: What?
Me: I said, I’m not going to kill you.
Hubby: Oh. Good. Because I was concerned…
Me: I thought you might be. So I figured I would just tell you, I’m definitely not killing you. But if you think of anybody who would be good to murder, let me know, will ya?
Hubby: Sure, babe. No problem.
We were, of course, talking about the murder mystery I’m outlining and preparing to start in draft this month. Generally speaking, I draw my fictional characters from real people I know, and to be honest, in that sense I’ve murdered my husband once or twice before. He seems to be relatively okay with it, but then again, he’s a pretty laid back guy.
Well, I’m off to figure out who to.. off, basically. Have a nice day! 
img courtesy spekulator on sxc
I wouldn’t mind if you wanted to use me as a victim. Help yourself! How’s is coming along, by the way?
Not too badly, actually. I’ve got several characters outlined, and I actually have a victim now (she’s not you!)
Wanna read my drafts as I get ‘em done?
BTW, speaking of drafts, I still haven’t gotten to see yours yet… (taps toe impatiently).