How It All Started
So the other night I saw a few people from Facebook and Twitter post saying that for every Like, they would share something about themselves. The idea of such a social experiment sounded interesting to me, and I decided I'd do the same thing on my art & writing Twitter, except instead of sharing information about me, I'd share information about my stories, characters, and their world. I figured since it was pretty late at night, perhaps I'd get maybe a half a dozen Likes to prompt sharing, but... my original tweet got far more attention than I ever expected.
For every like this tweet gets, I will tell you something about my stories/characters and their world! pic.twitter.com/3p3yREzIwu
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
I received 64 Likes within the first few hours, which eventually hit 88 Likes! I soon found myself spending the evening sharing art and information. Since Twitter can be a bit of a tricky best to follow, I decided to put my first batch of replies together into a blog so that they can be more easily digested. I hope you enjoy them!The posts below include a great deal of art that is my own, as well as pieces that were gifts or commissions from a variety of talented artists. Those pieces can seen below on Deviant Art where they can be enjoyed in their full glory.
I couldn't credit all art here, but you can see many of the pieces of original art I shared here: https://t.co/1uc1QePwjD
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
And you can see some of the many incredible gifts and commissions of my story characters here: https://t.co/7rla410JOf
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
My Responses
1: This is a scene originally from Book 3 of a series I've worked on for over 20 years. 6 years between these arts! pic.twitter.com/kLvUByAIzy
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
2: Most of my stories take place within one massive world. The setting contains elements of fantasy, steampunk, and natural influences.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
3: The 1st book of the series was destroyed in a massive computer fire around 2002. All data, even backups, were gone. Depression followed.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
4: I've completed over 13 unpublished stories about my characters & world, & I'm currently working on 5 new ones with the intent to publish.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
5: I've wanted to ensure my villains weren't pure evil, so many have complex & tragic backstories where they tried to do the right thing.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
6: My favorite character is Oberon, a once-warlord cursed to be a horse 364 days/year. He is blunt, fiery, & snarky. pic.twitter.com/Ahjo0jBblb
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
7: Sashah is a half-breed werewolf/human who cannot transform into a human. She uses illusions to pretend to be. pic.twitter.com/ZxRtSCFLK7
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
8: I feel that a lot of people idealize animals, so having an "animal" idealize humans, but to never truly be one in the flesh felt fitting.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
9: While I have illustrated Sashah (the werewolf enchantress) over the years, she is not a personal avatar for me. pic.twitter.com/vzqC2DsJOi
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
10: After my first novel was destroyed in a computer fire @oneirosuchus offered to RP w/ me to reconnect with chars. pic.twitter.com/wtxNBE7i5t
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
11: There are many cultures in my stories. One of the primary ones includes heavy iconography of twin lions. pic.twitter.com/oYr2hA3P9V
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
12: At home I surround myself w/ art from other people. It helps me write stories about my characters. pic.twitter.com/sfLxy5P6yu
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
13: If you see a skeletal figure in my work, it is likely Richard. He was the main PoV & protagonist for Books 1-3. pic.twitter.com/CgDhlc8iCr
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
14: Richard isn't the first hero character to die in a book & come back, but his journey to figure out what to do after death fascinates me.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
15: I have an absolutely massive private wiki and blog for all my story stuff. It's the only way I can keep track of so much content.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
16:Typical romance doesn't play heavily into most of my stories, but I do dig the idea of exploring the bonds of friendship, family, & love.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
17: I enjoy exploring the quiet moments between characters. The best ones help ground & inspire (by @inklingtweet). pic.twitter.com/MzgMX4aD5l
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
18: Some of my favorite creations have a air of mystery about them. The mechanical hummingbird is certainly one. pic.twitter.com/bl5ZkQxTOj
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
19: I wrote a 50k+ word chunk of Book 2 entitled "Hollow Ground." I've considered sharing it, but...other bits 1st. pic.twitter.com/qGQHcZP0iV
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
20: There is a native culture that trains their wolves to bond with bears. War bears! Was inspired by dog + cheetahs pic.twitter.com/h679SLFxVD
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
21: Sensory & tactile stuff is very important to me. Part of what makes Richard's story so tragic is he loses it all pic.twitter.com/aww07YGrGT
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
22: One of the cultures has elk iconography. They are one of the more political groups & hardest for me to write for pic.twitter.com/y50XgbEeT1
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
23: Abuse is a theme that pops up in different ways. It felt important to me to acknowledge different upbringings. pic.twitter.com/ZMjUlHOB29
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
24: I strive to have characters choose to be an active part of their own mythos. Action is needed to grow & evolve. pic.twitter.com/olIXXPnyoL
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
25: There are gryphons of various shapes and sizes, because I couldn't have a world without them in the skies. ;) pic.twitter.com/seSYVjOush
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
26: There is a rather complex magical system that I prefer not to spoil, but suffice to say: it can get pretty dark. pic.twitter.com/iFGxFwokwV
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
27: I have detailed chronologies covering hundreds of years. I like knowing how everyone lived & died. pic.twitter.com/iUXLMSjY4l
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
28: These two unlikely companions (Sashah and Oberon) are the central figures of a new story I'm working on now. pic.twitter.com/MWxDAPVXkN
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
29: Sashah (werewolf), Richard (Undead Paladin), & Oberon (cursed warlord) don't always get along, but they balance. pic.twitter.com/1iQ6ZDDpVr
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
30: All three of them view themselves as "cursed," & have complex character arcs that don't necessarily end in them getting their wishes.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
31: Multiple people, including @FoxAmoore & @izzyLizard have composed music about my characters and their world. Five tracks & counting. :)
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
32: I'm immensely thankful for all the character art I've gotten from friends & commissions over the years. pic.twitter.com/NHWmjDaGG4
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
33: The five current stories I'm working on are listed here: https://t.co/ZQbIN2xTRI I hope to finish one in 2016! pic.twitter.com/ns3dXkknhj
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
34: @oneirosuchus made me amazing art which I turned into a massive faux stained glass piece. I write with it on! pic.twitter.com/8zX2XebvtJ
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
35: Are dragonsin my stories? Well...that one is a bit tricky to go into without spoilers, but they're around. ;) pic.twitter.com/N9Y4q7RQnl
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
36: If I'm feeling down I just need to see art of Oberon maiming people with an axe to feel better. ;) Bad horse! pic.twitter.com/TpKAXtGVmT
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
37: I have a backlog of completed stories, but I'm worried releasing them as is would be a poor way to formally introduce my characters. :/
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
38: While I love that I've embraced my artistic side, it also means my writing comes at a slower pace since I have to split my attention.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
39: Sashah spent a lot of her childhood in Rook. It is one of my favorite locations in my stories & very dangerous. pic.twitter.com/UaOSUdDp8C
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
40: I took a scene from my books, heavily edited it, & made it into a student film called "Beauty in the Beast!" pic.twitter.com/2XBMO6M3XM
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
41: Music is really important to me & my stories. I have lists of existing & original music that inspire me when I art & write.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
42: I've listened to "Horse and Rider," by @FoxAmoore a lot lately. I commissioned this piece about Oberon & Sashah> https://t.co/SboOHI7keH
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
43: I've always loved thematic tales of beauty & the beast, & I hope to have my own take on it within my own stories. :)
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
44: I try to drop clues & foreshadowing in my stories, & I hope it helps weave a deeper narrative tapestry. pic.twitter.com/YZhczJjduB
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
45: I dig the idea of exploring how people need to face their biases & fears in order to grow as people. pic.twitter.com/Ov1wsn6f9p
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
46: I'm thankful to work where I do, but glad to keep my longstanding personal art & stories separate from work as well. :)
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
47: Having a horse as a main character forced me to improve my ability to render horses. Same with wolves & humans. pic.twitter.com/tDnoX1m11S
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
48: The sculpture I'm working on of Sashah is the first time I've tried to render her in 3D. I'm proud of her grace. pic.twitter.com/W4QJJbGz9C
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
49: I always intended to share my stories, but it got "real" when I was talking to my grandmother about them when she was on her deathbed.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
50: My Loirin doesn't figure into any plot lines at the moment, but I'm sure he's waiting for the perfect moment. pic.twitter.com/hNvUhLXJxf
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
51. One of my stories + art was abandoned when one of my dear friends who was offering art critique passed away. :/ pic.twitter.com/bfWn8GbEAc
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
52: I'm incredibly, endlessly thankful for my circle of friends who have continued to nudge me about my stories & read even the older stuff.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
53: Sashah wears ornate jewelry under her human illusions because they make her feel more connected to "real" people pic.twitter.com/7LWIIqIhbp
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
54: One part of Sashah I really connect with is that idea of searching for yourself & making sure you become more than what others want.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
55: She uses illusions to mask her true self & emotions & yet using magic to bring joy to others. She's very giving. pic.twitter.com/pgMzd1xYpn
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
56: From 2011 to 2013 I kept a cohesive story journal. It helped me come to terms with my stages of story grief: https://t.co/QLbg1Rh4Lt
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
57: I have a rather wide cast of characters, many of whom I've never illustrated for fear that doing so will slow my writing further.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
58: In a small way, I'm glad some of my early writing & books were destroyed, because it allowed me to let go of some childish ideas too.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
59: Sashah is hardly perfect, but I love how much she embraces life & craves to connect with & help others. pic.twitter.com/x3YPbZw39H
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
60: Richard definitely channels my inner Paladin & his inability to use his senses reminds me how precious mine are. pic.twitter.com/7Gdhw4X8zQ
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
61: Oberon reminds me we're all a work in progress. That we have to speak up & act, be full of self & selfishness. pic.twitter.com/TbQtsxdFzt
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
62: Sashah tends to keep Oberon in check. If she wins a bet, she occasionally puts flowers in his mane. >_> pic.twitter.com/vkEa74xso4
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
63: Early stories of mine were really heavy & angsty but I've begun injecting lighter moments & adventures in them to better balance things.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
64: My hope is that my diverse characters, world, & stories appeal to a wide range of people that will enjoy them as much as I do. :)
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
65: I have lots of old art of my story characters. They haven't changed much, but my creative skills have improved! pic.twitter.com/oQOIr3AJoq
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201566: An old HS book I wrote had a race of intelligent, evolved raptors. @sixthleafclover illustrated a scene, too! pic.twitter.com/knHCrDICYD
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201567: I don't see raptors happening in my main series, but there are lots of fantasy creatures some of which are natural, some are bred & more
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201568: It leaves a lot of room open for creatures bred for beauty & utility & magic wild creatures left to freely breed pic.twitter.com/BfoX1yxNAm
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201569: The intelligence & sentience of natural creatures as well as magic-bred creatures is definitely something explored in my stories.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201570: Sashah (the werewolf) can weave illusions expertly & enjoys entertaining close friends with all array of fancy. pic.twitter.com/2X2wlkPdse
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201571: Of all my friends @oneirosuchus probably knows the most about my stories. She has been my beta reader for years. pic.twitter.com/GoUy4mcwkm
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201572: Different types of magic follow different rules in my world. I had to create a list in my private wiki to make sure they were consistent
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201573: Sashah believes she is a monster & is on a constant search to find a way to become truly human in the flesh. pic.twitter.com/9hXSCZwOVw
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201574: Dragon koi are a type of fish in my stories. I hid one in my scale miniature & plan to have 1 in my new sculpt. pic.twitter.com/a5qzQ23Okf
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201575: Oberon's human appearance is based in part off Ares from Xena: Warrior Princess, played by the late Kevin Smith. pic.twitter.com/ldEtLkcurE
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201576: A short story that I'm currently working on involves a boy who doesn't dream. There are others like him in the world of my stories... :)
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201577: "Awakening" was composed to go along w/ a scene where undead Richard briefly experiences sensation & hope again. https://t.co/lfWMlcZ0rM
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201578: "The Twin Lions" is a song of Richard's homeland: full of adventure, danger, & the bonds of friendship & love. > https://t.co/EaaaRjiYyg
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201579: My story journal's last pages incl. a lot of promises to myself. I feel like I'm on my way to fulfilling them. pic.twitter.com/TZGrBdFjKS
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201580: Sashah has her "human" illusion up at almost all times. She only let's it down to reveal her true self around those she deeply trusts.
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201581: Some of my old sketches of Sashah strove to reveal the weight she feelt wanting to feel worthy of being love. :( pic.twitter.com/dpPbmEs9rW
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201582: Sashah has a wolf-like form as well, but she rarely uses it since it is feral in appearance & she strives to be well-mannered & "human."
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201583: One pair of characters includes a little girl who made a pact with a demon. Read more > https://t.co/Z3uf9gJgPv pic.twitter.com/1k2c2zXWuk
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201584: I feel that sometimes animals are more in tune than we are. This gryphon recognizes Richard even as undead. :) pic.twitter.com/pWqWzz7NKK
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201585: I like to think that Sashah has a fondness for creating things of natural beauty with her illusionist magic. :) pic.twitter.com/Y0NcwqBmIV
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201586: Richard's spirited undead horse, Lady, holds a place in my heart. She was a plow horse before he adopted her. pic.twitter.com/W0nknghvy9
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201587: Would you start dabbling in dark & dangerous magic to help a cursed stranger? Sashah takes a chance & does just that. Oberon disapproves
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 201588: I plan for some creatures from my doodles to make cameos in my stories. :) About "Jack"> https://t.co/toft4UKUo7 pic.twitter.com/o7LQ02CUfK
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 12, 2015
Thank you for the 64(!) Likes on the post which prompted this series. Your ongoing support means the world to me. <3 https://t.co/C8HuFeYoo5
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
I hope all of you have a wonderful evening, and I hope you enjoyed the barrage of art and story babble. <3 It was very cathartic for me!
— K. LeCrone (@KLeCrone) December 11, 2015
Since the original Tweet has even more Likes now, I'll have to write up a few more facts to share soon! :)
