There is something to be said for teasing. It makes people want more, and it also allows you to have a bit of fun.
A few of my friends actually read my very first written draft, since they had helped with the inspiring and were nosy. One of them is my good friend Vanessa (I call her Batgirl sometimes) and we hung out the other night. At one point, we got around to talking about "the story" and Vanessa wanted me to tell her what I had planned.
As any good author would do, I refused.
I claimed not wanting to spoil it for her, and she said she wanted it to be spoiled, she wouldn't tell anyone, begged, pleaded, threatened. It was hilarious from my end. So, because she kept asking questions about my two main characters, I finally spilled a secret, keeping it vague and confusing.
She flipped out. She asked me "What is that supposed to mean?" so I just looked at her and said, "You tell me."
Batgirl didn't approve.
But I had a great time with the teasing. It makes me laugh and grin and cackle maniacally.
Of course, I then decided that she was a pretty good sport about my evilness, so I sent her some more teaser-like things. Hopefully she'll enjoy them, and I'll get to tease her more next time I see her!
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