Why Gargoyles?

So the history of Gargoyles is long and fascinating, from the first painted wooden carvings to the 'Gargoulles' of early architecture. The term Gargoulle is French, though in English it is accepted as 'throat or gullet'. Originally created with waterspouts in their mouths or other creative spots; they were used for redirecting rainwater away from the side of a building, thus protecting it from erosion.

Those created without waterspouts are generally called Grotesques, serving as ornamentation often to ward off evil spirits or remind people they were far safer inside a church. Nowadays they are just accepted as Gargoyles.

But why Gargoyles? why did I choose to write about them. I could say they're awesome and they are, but the truth is, my years growing up were hard and lonely. Things that I felt both physically and emotionally were confusing and no-one ever made me feel like they felt the same way. I was misunderstood, which was understandable since I didn't understand myself.

You're probably thinking, what the heck is she talking about?

Well I can't put a real name to it, even today no-one can give me a clear understanding of what it is. I call it a sensory disorder, but what it comes from I don't know. I do know I've had it all my life, as far back as 4yrs old when I first understood the oddness of what i was feeling. Again what has this to do with Gargoyles. Well, when i was little i would run my fingers over different types of brick walls and what i felt was out of this world. I began having strong sensations for things i touched, smelt , saw and heard. Like the first time i heard ice cracking on a frozen river and my heart nearly exploded with a sensation of love... Yeah i know, not a normal reaction. The thing is, once these out of control sensations brought me great suffering and though it took me a life time of learning to cope with it, cope i did. I used the feelings to connect with my characters; to know what it feels like to touch and connect with an inanimate object and fall in love with it.... So that's some in-depth info into my writing.

What do you bring into your writing that makes it unique?

Happy Writing

H. M. Mills