I am a huge fan of LOTR, and aspecially of Legolas.
So therefor my story's will mostly revolve around him in a slightly different way, even if this so far have meant a few very harsh
words from some my readers, notable though is that most of my comments are positive!
I like criticism don't get me wrong, however this Mary Sue bashing is strongly
getting on my nervs!
I agree with the fact that I tend to describe my characters in superlative, but hey, its MY story and I am writing
it for my sake and with MY words!
If that is not to some readers liking, that is fine by me!
Unlike some other VERY good writers whom have become so hurt by thus Mary Sueish comments that they
have stop writing(!) altogether; which btw makes me both bewildered, saddened and VERY angry;
I will NOT change my story nor will I change my character!
So for all of you Mary Sue lovers do not even bother to try!
If you do not like my character or my story DON'T READ IT, simple no?
Second... is this not fiction?
So what exactly is it in a character that needs to be "realistic"?
Is it not ones feelings and way of relating to others that makes one realistic, and not their powers?
No matter if they be warrior, magician, dwarf, Elf, vampire or mortal?
Enough said on this matter, for all of you whom read my story I hope you enjoy it, and if not, take my words
above to heart before commenting!
/Monie