thoughts, words, deeds

counting obsessions

What do you think about the fan memorabilia, and have you ever or would you, in the future, pay good money for such an item? Have any of your fictional characters been involved in some way with fan memorabilia?

I have to admit that in my possessions I have a elfstone pendant like the one from Lord of the Rings. My sister has a leaf broach. I also have a miniature bow like Susan’s from Narnia, and assorted items that had their origins in Harry Potter. I recently knit a shawl whose design was based on Kelsingra, the dragon city from Robin Hobb’s books. So, I have no problem with memorabilia. I buy it, I make it.

However, when I write, my characters tend to have different obsessions than I do. I don’t think I’ve ever written someone who specifically was a fan of something. I could see it happening in the future, but my problem is that fan references tend to date a book. The obsessions that we have now fade into other obsessions as time passes.

For what it’s worth, my sister is a rabid fan girl for Firefly. That’s how she met her first husband—they were on a fan fic site. The way that turned out makes me less inclined to base major life moments on fandoms, no matter what they are.

And I’m certainly glad that my life and happiness doesn’t depend on any sport’s team.