So apparently I’m in for quite a land next week when the best friend gets on my case about the second in my pathetic little series of mystery novels. I’m working on it, really! Well. … Sort of. I got a bit distracted by this thing called university. But never fear, I shall be off and writing again soon (ish).
I did have another idea bouncing around in my head, though. I was thinking about Disney stories and how they’re so … perfect. “ChaknowhatImean?” (If you do not get this reference, go watch “Sarah&Steve” on youtube. now.) I’ve always imagined a darker, more sinister side to things; nothing is that perfect. So. Peter Pan. Think about it. Creepy as hell, actually. Peter “thins out” the group to make room for other boys, he KILLS THEM if they start to grow up (that’s not allowed), they murder pirates, he’s essentially kidnapping, and don’t even get me started on Tinkerbell!! Yes, I see your eyes rolling. “That’s been done! Dark side of Peter Pan; psh, what does she think she is, original?”
Yes. Yes I do. I am aware that such a version has been presented, but we all know that I do things a little differently. I had the idea, then looked things up and saw that there’s actually quite a large online discussion over the creepy bits of the book, and how the movie was scrubbed squeaky clean. I’ve got a good feeling about this one, ladies and gents; let’s hope my attention span is long enough!
Psst. This is your voice of reson talking. As official best friend, I would like to reaffirm your earlier comment about how you’re “in for quite a land next week.” Excellent, ridiculously-talented, intimidates-people-with-her-brilliance writers cannot afford to slack off with their awesome twist-filled mystery sequels. So grab some battery acid coffee and get to work! We want stories and we want ‘em now! Cheers!
PS I am honored to have made it into your post! Just don’t forget to do that again in your acceptance speech for some writer’s award in the future. Yes, that is indeed a threat. ; )
Dearest, you are top of my “thank you, couldn’t have done it without your ferocious threats” list if some fool ever gives me an award. (: