Here are the notes so far:
- opening scene as main character stands in front of bonfire --> made of all the "words and cards and letters" he ever wrote (ref: Waterboys - "Medicine Bow").
- is he running away? or is it needful?
- redemption theme
Is he gay?
character does some sort of figurative trip to Hell, deal with powers of Hell, defeat demon? --> tells enemy, "Hell says hello." (ref: Flogging Molly - "Worst Day Since Yesterday")
Draw on mythology, fantasy --> urban/modern. Long strange trip.
Relationship of open hatred (mutual) yet forced cooperation; are rivals for prize?
- Tarrant/Vryce
- Harry/Draco
- Yuki/Kyo
concept of a wild calling (ref: Flogging Molly - "Worst Day Since Yesterday")
castle in Illinois? Group of friends living together in it? Owned by mysterious novelist? Is that our narrator? (ref: Stronghold)
main character is Fithian Rankin
section names
- Summerhill
- Autumnhaven
- Wintergate
"The House You Live In" by Gordon Lightfoot - sort of proverb; "hear, my son, and heed my advice."
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