BEHIND THE SCENES
Devil Boy I
Devil Boy was one of the first chapters I wrote in this book. I did not know whatsoever where it would fit, what would make sense in a logical order of the story. I just knew this confession needed to be in the book. To illustrate that Sylvia had kept a tremendous secret from her husband for over 2 years. She had every chance to stop this affair, yet she didn’t.
Do you think it’s the risk she loved, the tension of the forbidden act, or was it this deep sighted longing for submission?
Damien, also spelled as Damian, is a striking title derived from the Greek Damianos. Stemming from the word daman, Damien means “to tame, subdue.” Damien may also be linked to Damia, an epithet given to the Greek goddess of the harvest, Demeter. Damien replaces the a with an e, creating a subtle French flair like Lucien and Julien. Damien and Damian are particularly popular throughout Christian communities in Europe, most likely because of the martyred Saint Damian. If you’d like a name embued with strength and stability, Damien is a solid choice.
Damien is real to me. I received feedback that said that it was impossible to have any sympathetic feeling for Damien. That is the reason I added a scene in Devil boy II, after I finished the book.
Character: Damien (Master)
Made me feel: Anger, Contempt
Memorability: Low
Story presence: 5%
The example, though seemingly crystal clear to the writer, lacks the necessary clarity for the average reader, thus failing to effectively illustrate the intended point. While it may seem like a small portion, comprising only 5% of the book, I believe that this section is arguably the most crucial and significant part of the entire book.
