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Is it appropriate?
Aminar:
It's supposed to be a bit of characterization. The character is a social worker who's kids(clients) have gone missing. Along the way he discovers and starts learning the system of magic the kids discovered and which lead to their disappearance. It helps with the character's sense of humor and hobbies as well as explaining why he doesn't freak out more...
OZ:
Although the Dresden books are best sellers, I don't know if they've reached the point yet that Harry's name would be recognised by all readers. If they don't recognise him then the line isn't going to make much sense.
Aminar:
--- Quote from: OZ on August 25, 2012, 03:30:52 AM ---Although the Dresden books are best sellers, I don't know if they've reached the point yet that Harry's name would be recognised by all readers. If they don't recognise him then the line isn't going to make much sense.
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Very true. On the other hand, that isn't necessarily important. If somebody is reading a writer's of the future entry they'll at least know who he is.
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
--- Quote from: Aminar on August 25, 2012, 03:42:06 AM ---Very true. On the other hand, that isn't necessarily important.
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It's important at the level that something that's obviously a reference you don't get can be irritating to many readers.
Aminar:
That's a constant danger in Urban fantasy... Either you reference things and risk people not getting them or you don't reference things and your characters lose valuable characterization. References make characters so much more approachable and human seeming.
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