Hey guys, I figured I'd better start talking about the major project I recently got involved in June. This project is very important to me, and I think you should know about it.
The project is a fic that involves the Hunger Games fandom. What is it? Well, it's basically this. Twenty-four authors come together to write an epic Hunger Games fic. Each author is responsible for writing a character, detailing their journey throughout the Hunger Games. It is a very complex project, the characters have to interact in so many ways. They have so many different personalities, and it's going to be very interesting to watch as the story unfolds.
What's just as amazing as the story itself are the people behind it, writing this story. Some of us are new writers, while others are a little more experienced. (Compared to most of them, I think I'm actually most experienced of the authors. Don't ever doubt their talent though. All of them show some excellent promise.) We also come from many different backgrounds. Have different personalities. Even believe completely different things. But we are becoming a family on there. Getting involved in a project this big is something that I'm glad I did. I now have some new friends and acquaintances. Despite all our differences though, we are coming together to write one of the most ultimate projects ever undertaken in the Hunger Games fandom. Sadly, another story already has credit for being the first and are currently working on a sequel, so we get slightly overshadowed. But we'll give them a run for it. :)
What Tribute am I in charge of in this story? You may find this surprising, but I am in charge of the District 2 Career Male Tribute named Dominic Parraldi. Known for his excellent skills and also for being a heart-throbber and a playboy, Dominic hopes to win the Hunger Games for the honor and glory. However, just like every single Tribute, he has substance to his story. There is more to him than meets the eye.
Right now, while I do have a few fans, there are some people who don't like him because of his arrogance and his playboy nature. It makes me chuckle. Honestly, I can understand why they don't like him. But I don't think that he should be automatically labeled as a bad character. Dominic is as well developed as some of the characters that are considered "good" in this story. You don't know his full story yet. As the plot progresses, I am going to be developing him. Showing you just how human he is, where he comes from, why he acts the way he does, and that there is more to him than meets the eye.
If you would like to check out this project, below is a link to the story:
Blood Dreams
Warning, this story is rated T for a reason. There is going to be violence, swearing, alcohol usage by various characters, intense action sequences, sexual references, and other things that one can find slightly disturbing. But then again, if you were afraid of that, then why would you read the Hunger Games in the first place? Just remember, because those themes and elements are there, doesn't mean the authors themselves promote them.
If you would like to discuss the fanfiction, one of the authors, Dances With Vampires (author of District 1 Male Tribute Gleam Jewett) established a form so that fans of the fic could discuss it.
Check it out guys. :)
