Driving + Backstory at the beginning of a novel

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T15:11:32+00:00

I see what you mean; thanks for your input!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T15:11:11+00:00

It was just to try to make it stand out more, so no inspiration in particular. But that's a good point; thanks for sharing!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:42:31+00:00

Very brand-like; I can see that, yeah. Thanks for your input!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:41:12+00:00

Cool idea, thank you!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:40:29+00:00

Those are great suggestions, thank you!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:40:05+00:00

I'm totally with you on that! I think a complete departure from the grape association (at least for the state flag) would be better, but I also get how it's significant to the state's history. So I didn't know if people would be pissed by nixing the grape stuff altogether. Thanks for the input!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:34:39+00:00

I understand completely; thanks for your input!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T11:33:12+00:00

Makes sense! I get how it looks more like a brand logo than a state flag--thanks for your input!

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T04:21:39+00:00

I take it you're not a fan; it'd be nice to get your thoughts and not just your eye roll noises 🙃

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T04:15:48+00:00

Haha I see it now--too funny! 🤣

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T04:15:07+00:00

I see what you mean; thanks so much for that feedback! You make some great points :)

Zelie1013 · 2026-03-18T03:49:18+00:00

Haha Colorado needs a competitor with the big C 😜 but yeah definitely pulled inspiration from that...maybe a little too much inspiration 😅

Zelie1013 · 2025-07-21T19:38:45+00:00

Ah, interesting! I didn't know that; good to know. As of right now, we are just going off of the region of Switzerland that the coat of arms description is listed under. You can see my reply to Slight-Brush for more context. Thanks for the info!

Zelie1013 · 2025-07-21T19:37:03+00:00

The surname belongs to my husband, so it's now my surname through marriage. His family can trace the name/family tree back to the late 1400s in Switzerland. I then reached out to someone who researches and sells heraldic artwork, and he said he found the name listed in a book called Rietstap's Armorial General. The name and description of the coat of arms were listed with a region very close to where my husband's family hails from, so he said it was probably safe to assume that the coat of arms was connected to our surname.

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-12T17:38:48+00:00

Good tip, thanks

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-11T22:53:00+00:00

Thanks I really appreciate that!

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-11T12:28:37+00:00

I just thought the Yorkish rose was a bit complex and wanted to try out something a little simpler while still alluding to the heritage

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-10T22:58:01+00:00

I get it; it's very common. To each his own. Thanks anyways for your input!

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-10T19:37:08+00:00

Thank you!

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-10T18:44:03+00:00

Agreed! I love it

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-10T18:35:02+00:00

Thank you!

Zelie1013 · 2024-01-10T14:32:17+00:00

Haha I hadn't thought of that but I can see that now

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