Writer's Paradise discussion

Yeaaaaaaaaaah, I am so excited that the book arrived so quickly. I swear that it takes longer to get to PA (only one state away), than it does to cross the pond.

Had to look up "avuncular" in the old Funk & Wagnalls...does that mean I get to call you Uncle Paul from now on???

Very excited about the possibility of you working on a book trailer for SOA. Will hold breath until you finish the book (I have been told I look good in blue, but ... please read fast).

I do read fast. Specially something new and good.

(Chides Dee gently: possibility? I told you I would do your book trailer, so unless you get a better offer from e.g. Quentin Tarrentino or Spielberg, I'm doing it. OK? OK? You talkin' to me? Huh? Huh?

Did I sound like Robert de Niro there?

Why yes...I am very impressed with your impression of Bobby :]

Have not heard from Spielberg today, but I am doing an interview with one of the head animators for DreamWorks this weekend…I will send you the link when it is published, hopefully within the next week or so.

Geez, I can't remember the last time I had been chided...this is proving to be a fun day after all. Chides and "avuncular" hugs ... Whoo Hoo!

Oh, and don't read SOA too fast...as there are a lot of little details that could be missed by doing so.

Not sure if I mentioned...SOA is very much a manly-man story...has lots of testosterone moments and many violence scenes...Although the story keeps to traditional Arthurian Legends, it is still steeped in historical accuracy, with a smattering of fantasy tossed into the mix.

A manly-man story - oooh, I'll like that! (he pouts) :]

At my age, with a smattering of white beard, I can come across as either, depending on circumstance, Santa Claus or Satan Claws. Imagine a cross between luvvie Richard Attenborough and Hannibal Lector.

And wouldn't that be a fun film?

*Brings in a plate of fava beans a chilled chianti*

Party in Paul's cubical :]

As to SOA being a manly-man story. Some people think of Arthurian tales as Arthurian Romances.

Which SOA is not...although there is one chapter with "the brothers" and a couple of the sisters' of Avalon, bathing in the Walbrook stream.

Hi Dee!

Welcome to my cubicle.

Hope you don't mind the soundtrack to 'Gladiator' belting out at full volume; to be followed by 'Lord of the Rings' and the Dollar movies - loved Morricone's stuff!

Fava beans and a human liver - sou/sou/sou (in a hockey mask).

Chianti? OK, but bear in mind my partly Anglo-Saxon heritage, wench. Ale, mead and strong spirits next time please :]

Feel free to invite others - 'cos I'm here online for a while now.

<--Vegetarian...no liver, no thinking of liver, no mention of liver...eweeeeeeeee

How about mead...compromise is always good!

*Brings in cases of cola and orange drinks for the Young Prose Society*

Ok, I posted an invitation to the party in the Party Update room.

Remember that we are in a different time zone...Not sure if it is 5 or 6 hours different from NY, but many of the group are out on the "left" coast.

OK Dee, I'll just sit in the corner with my crates of Hobgoblin, Bishop's Finger, Spitfire (don't beers have wonderful names - a bit ilke lavatories - Civitas and Gravitas are my faves) and a few bottles of JD and rum (Pussers or Woods 100 proof); those with juvenile palates can have it with mixers; those who are underage can stick to the soft stuff.

And we'll just kick back and shoot the breeze for a while; all creatives together.

Party on!

Wow, your cubical comes with your own private loo? How cool is that?

*sits in a big comfy chair and takes a sip from the goblet of mead*

I have two monitors in frint of me, and one is displaying scrolling green text.

I must be an evil genius!!!!

Mwahahahah!!!!!!

So, hows the NaNoWriMo script writing going? Or whatever it is called? NaFebWriMo?

Either evil genius or you have tossed back a wee too many bottles of ale :]

Dee,

How's the mead? I have some from Lindisfarne (or if you prefer Holy Isle) - a pub called 'The Iron Bedstead'. Great book by Gordon Honeycombe called 'Dragon under the Hill'. You must read it.

(Opens bottle of Bishop's Fimger, pours carefully, quaffs deeply, sighs in appreciation; pours small JD and sips carefully; it might be a long night)

(Is keeping to herself by sipping Mountain Dew through two sour straws, rereading a library book)

*gulps down my mead, and extends the empty goblet to Paul*

Me Please...if you have any extra.

Have not heard of Dragon "Unser" the Hill. Me thinks that your fingers are typing funny?

Hey Sarah,

Welcome to Paul's no Particular Reason for a Party, Party.

*hands Sarah a platter of munchies*

Crisps and Dip, or brownies?

*looks over Sharah's shoulder* what are you reading?

Thank you. (Has no devoured her pack of sour straws and wondering how else to sip Mountain Dew)

*now. Sorry.

*hands Sarah a box of Sour Straws*
There ya go...Always come prepared is my motto :)

Yeah, it's a bit strange. I have this commitment to write a film script in a month, April, and it says 100 pages. Well, 1 page of script equals one minute of film time, and I always aim for a 2-hour film. So I guess I'll over-achieve. I have the ideas, and I can picture the main protagonists. They're not quitr my friends and enemies yet, but by April, they'll be there.

Not quite sure what you mean by too many? I can still find ther floor :]

Well as long as the floor does not become the ceiling you are in good shape :)

Is this the vampire (or was it werewolf) script?

Hmmm. I was reading Twilight for the zillionth time, but then I was reading Birdwing. Now I'm wishing I could read Zen and the Art of Faking It again. It was funny. The author has a lot of voice. Thanks for the Sour Straws. The Mountain Dew is a third full now...
Wow, Paul, that sounds really cool! Good luck on it.

Vampires...(did quick scroll back)

I have Twilight on the brain of late.

Now edited. For 'unser' read '
under'

Hi Sarah, what's Mountain Dew?

Excuse, I'm English (well actually Welsh, but my English is OK)

Iachi da i' pob 'een.

For those of you who don't speak Welsh, cheers and ggod luck to all here!

Hey Sarah,

Kindred souls...I have just finished my second reading of the Twilight Saga.

I just finished the Sun Tzu text on The Art of War :)

*looks down at empty goblet, and looks to Paul, and back into empty goblet*

Ooh. My brother has that book.

Dee wrote: "Hey Sarah,

Kindred souls...I have just finished my second reading of the Twilight Saga.

I just finished the Sun Tzu text on The Art of War :)"

Oooh, I have that book! (the Art of War one)

Dee, no, set in El Paso and Mexico. It is typical Tarrentino fodder.

The vampire script is alive and well.

The real basie is - hahaha - I'm not telling you all. Will post it soon when it's finished

Sarah, I've never read Twilight. Opinions vary. What's yours?

Mountain Dew is like Pepsi, but not!
It is a sticky sweet swamp green carbonated soft drink.

Hey Ray!

Hey Ray, what do you want to drink?

Paul,
Does it have dancing? Or just blood guts and gore?

Dee, sorry, what a poor host I am. Here, please accept this full flagon of henuine Lindisfarne mead. An entire quart!

You all should read, after Sun Tzu, the 'Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi. In translation, if you can't handle the Japanese.

WOw I am impressed ... The Art of War is a great read.

I think Stephanie Meyer is an excellent writer. If you read it and like it, you might consider The Host as well. Despite the "girl book" stereotype, I am aware of several males that have read Twilight and liked it. Don't judge a book by its movie, and don't judge a book if you haven't read it, of course! I'm not a Twilight freak, but I'm a fan. It's an alternative to staring at the ceiling in boredom after getting kicked off the computer.

Dee wrote: "Hey Ray!

Hey Ray, what do you want to drink?"

Erm...I dunno *shrug*

I shall do my best to get my hands on it Paul, thanks for the recommendation.

*Accepts a goblet filled to the rim of Lindisfarne mead.*

Cheers! It is hard to find good mead in the states. The last I had was while visiting Cornwall.

*hands Ray a mug of hot cocoa with baby marshmallows and a brownie*

Hey all!

Help yourselves to drinks from my crate of alcoholic beverages, sorry I don't do non-alcohol.

sticky sweet swamp green carbonated soft drink.
Sounds awful.

Dee, the sister-in-law is working in a lap dancing joint in El Paso, before she heads for a Catholic retreat for battered wives in Mexico. Does that help you?

Thanks Dee!

*sips hot cocoa and eats brownie while sitting in a chair*

Well, I'm in the mood to write..so.. *opens Microsoft Word and begins typing*

Hey Sarah, I agree that there are lots of guys who like Twilight, one they get over the "girl" factor. It is a quick fun read.

*Looks over Ray's shoulder*

More Zane and Max...pleaseeeeee.

*whimpers like the poor pathetic begging puppy that I am*

It is. New Moon is good too.

Fine, fine... *cracks knuckles*

Let's see, how shall we do this...

That sounds like a good start to a Tarrentino script Paul :)

There has to be some kind of dancing.

*Sends Edward to cubical to bring back a case cold sodas, an assortment of teas, and some more cocoa*

So, Paul, tell us more about your vampire tale.