tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post2991276030614877272..comments2023-11-05T04:11:06.919-05:00Comments on Grey Places: It was a dark and stormy night...Artemis Greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post-9511868041123243022010-01-09T12:22:11.698-05:002010-01-09T12:22:11.698-05:00Seems like I'm always discovering stuff years ...Seems like I'm always discovering stuff years after it's pubbed, but I loved Ella Enchanted (the book, of course, the film = so-so). I was totally caught up in the story when suddenly I realized, OMG this is the Cinderella story - genius. Then, I felt dumb for not picking up on that right away.<br />I'll have to check out these other books.Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15513938828806159874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post-81422898328442489862009-12-10T06:53:13.894-05:002009-12-10T06:53:13.894-05:00hehehe, I'm working on a release time for my s...hehehe, I'm working on a release time for my secret information. I CAN tell you though, just in case this is what you're guessing, I don't have an agent, editor, or anything like that. Although I did get great feedback from the agent who read my ms, and HE thought that I'd land someone with it soon (but he did pass, mostly because he already has a client working on something similar enough that he felt torn between the two). But the secret is awesome, at least in my opinion. :)Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post-7844128946864717682009-12-09T23:36:12.115-05:002009-12-09T23:36:12.115-05:00I'm dying to read Ash! I've heard amazing ...I'm dying to read Ash! I've heard amazing things!<br /><br />And for the love of God, when do we get to know your secret???? I'm so excited to find out. I have a hunch that it's very good news!lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post-91656656808322966442009-12-09T20:15:14.554-05:002009-12-09T20:15:14.554-05:00My newest WIP has fairytale moments (and some appe...My newest WIP has fairytale moments (and some appearances by some fairytale characters), but it's not a retelling. I think retellings need an awesome twist (which is probably the point, right?)Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114658220599872354.post-8287144538962035262009-12-09T14:42:11.896-05:002009-12-09T14:42:11.896-05:00Great post!
I also read Beauty. And, like you, i...Great post! <br /><br />I also read Beauty. And, like you, it just wasn't too enjoyable for me. It wasn't a struggle to read, but would I recommend it? No. I have not however, read Rose Daughter. I figured it most likely wouldn't be too much better. (not to mention the book store never has it in stock) I might have to read it now though.<br /><br />For me, a retelling needs to do one of three things: 1. Be told from an unexpected characters point of view (the "evil" stepsister instead cinderella, as an example) 2. Be extremely loosely based off of a story (wildwood dancing [GREAT book!!!] is a good example of this) or 3. Be so well written that I could care less if I've read it before.<br /><br />Of course, the latter hardly ever happens. One retelling that did not work for me was Princess of The Midnight Ball. My favorite retelling of all time is Ella Enchanted. It is extremely loosely based off of Cinderella.<br /><br />Your retelling sounds good... I like the fact that they're married from the beginning.... It will be interesting to hear Luminre's thoughts on the matter.<br /> I would personally love a retelling about a beast... Who, truly is terrible. I'm not sure where the love story would go with that, but it'd be interesting!<br /><br /> Good luck with your retelling! I hope it turns out to be one of the retellings that work! :)Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934524327344819208noreply@blogger.com