tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post4204172712232462722..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Ellie Garratt on Spec Fic Mash-upsMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-53748176088262128822014-07-12T04:56:52.361+02:002014-07-12T04:56:52.361+02:00Haven't read these mash-ups, but it's cert...Haven't read these mash-ups, but it's certainly a creative way to twist things!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37190047619310312412014-07-09T15:09:13.302+02:002014-07-09T15:09:13.302+02:00I confess to being intrigued by these titles, but ...I confess to being intrigued by these titles, but I have yet to read them. I like the historical figures as beasties or hunters ones, in particular. Just like my favorite Doctor Whos (other than Blink) are the Queen Victoria and the Shakespeare ones. It is sort of delicious to play with history this way.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65643571976082464322014-07-08T22:41:21.625+02:002014-07-08T22:41:21.625+02:00I haven't read any of those titles but I just ...I haven't read any of those titles but I just might have to check them out, once my stacks of books get a little smaller. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-84668730386945046302014-07-08T12:04:08.827+02:002014-07-08T12:04:08.827+02:00I think it's a fine line between adding their ...I think it's a fine line between adding their own voice and keeping in the original authors style. Personally, I liked the fact that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies still read like a Jane Austen book. Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-26507536935263376462014-07-08T12:02:19.616+02:002014-07-08T12:02:19.616+02:00I did, Mark. How did I miss that?!I did, Mark. How did I miss that?!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-91078330340797392662014-07-08T12:01:36.159+02:002014-07-08T12:01:36.159+02:00You should, Beth. They're both clever and funn...You should, Beth. They're both clever and funny.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-75957564469955249802014-07-08T12:00:38.767+02:002014-07-08T12:00:38.767+02:00It's a close second to Pride and Prejudice and...It's a close second to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies for me.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37992606516102787332014-07-08T11:59:47.269+02:002014-07-08T11:59:47.269+02:00It's worth it, Connie. Go on, add one!It's worth it, Connie. Go on, add one!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-79363084823136144512014-07-08T11:59:22.034+02:002014-07-08T11:59:22.034+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-59898316122273744032014-07-08T11:58:42.855+02:002014-07-08T11:58:42.855+02:00Start with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies if you&...Start with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies if you're an Austen fan. It's my favourite.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-56303694228901642032014-07-08T11:58:04.245+02:002014-07-08T11:58:04.245+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-69077490485369642762014-07-08T11:57:02.461+02:002014-07-08T11:57:02.461+02:00Green Eggs and Hamlet. Too funny. Green Eggs and Hamlet. Too funny. Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67413609384654039522014-07-08T11:55:20.686+02:002014-07-08T11:55:20.686+02:00Glad you enjoy reading them, Meradeth. There are p...Glad you enjoy reading them, Meradeth. There are plenty to choose from :)Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-52544884405173606982014-07-08T11:54:20.356+02:002014-07-08T11:54:20.356+02:00They are a genius idea.They are a genius idea.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81918986997417112562014-07-08T11:53:48.950+02:002014-07-08T11:53:48.950+02:00They really are. I'd love to have a go at writ...They really are. I'd love to have a go at writing one myself.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-922260670116798142014-07-08T11:53:24.314+02:002014-07-08T11:53:24.314+02:00The covers are certainly different. I remember tak...The covers are certainly different. I remember taking part in a blogfest in which you had to create an alternate cover for a well-known book. I chose What Katy Did Next and turned her into a knife wielding maniac!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89152315470285558222014-07-08T11:51:40.153+02:002014-07-08T11:51:40.153+02:00They're fun, Kelly.They're fun, Kelly. Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-38399196811141457842014-07-08T11:51:22.034+02:002014-07-08T11:51:22.034+02:00I agree. The book was much better than the movie.I agree. The book was much better than the movie.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-52548134303607210912014-07-08T04:32:27.192+02:002014-07-08T04:32:27.192+02:00I don't think I've read any mash-ups, but ...I don't think I've read any mash-ups, but I like the titles; they're fun. I think mash-ups are okay, as long as the new author doesn't try to sound exactly like the other author. It's better when the author retells the story using his or her own voice. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17992534355971872702014-07-08T00:02:01.681+02:002014-07-08T00:02:01.681+02:00I think you meant Sense and Sensibility and Sea Mo...I think you meant Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. I didn't finish it, but women responded favorably to the cover when I had it at a writers' conference.Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-73207945047783532222014-07-07T23:49:17.841+02:002014-07-07T23:49:17.841+02:00I've seen the mash-ups before but I've nev...I've seen the mash-ups before but I've never actually picked one up.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-19975226881895004092014-07-07T20:17:56.569+02:002014-07-07T20:17:56.569+02:00Love all of these but I think Queen Victoria is my...Love all of these but I think Queen Victoria is my favorite LOL. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58169791515076770992014-07-07T18:43:57.874+02:002014-07-07T18:43:57.874+02:00Honestly, I've never read a mash-up. Maybe I n...Honestly, I've never read a mash-up. Maybe I need to add some to my TRB list.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67266200252738900482014-07-07T18:32:27.861+02:002014-07-07T18:32:27.861+02:00Hi Misha and Ellie,
Interested to read this post...Hi Misha and Ellie, <br /><br />Interested to read this post as I don't think I have ever read any of these mash-ups. They sound fun though so think I might have to give one a try!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34340260860900192882014-07-07T18:25:43.516+02:002014-07-07T18:25:43.516+02:00Hey Misha and Ellie,
Oh yeah, the more mashed up,...Hey Misha and Ellie,<br /><br />Oh yeah, the more mashed up, the better. A great way to get the surreal inspirations happening. Dr. Seuss and Willie Shakespeare's collaboration mash-up, "Green Eggs and Hamlet."<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com