Who Knew?
Captain Kirk had such a hot father, LOL. I finally had a chance to see the new Star Trek movie last weekend and LOVED it. Haven't enjoyed a movie that much in a long time. The first five minutes (featuring George T. Kirk, James Kirk's father) was brilliant. There are plenty of fun homages to the TV show, but you don't need to be a Trekie to enjoy this movie. Hope some of you have had a chance to check it out.
I think I must be having a "blond" week because my other fascination this week has been TRUE BLOOD, the HBO series based on the Sookie Stakhouse novels. Hubbster and I are catching up on the first season thanks to NETFLIX and we're loving it. After reading the first book, I thought I would be a diehard Bill fan, but the actor who plays Eric really grew on me. Actually he stood up out of his chair and I got a look at the tall, well-muscled bod (sickeningly shallow, I know). I think I have the inspiration for the "viking" looking hero in book #2 of my new series, LOL. How funny is this...he was rumored to be picked for the lead role in Kenneth Brannagh's upcoming "THOR," but instead the role went to . . . yep, the guy above who plays George Kirk.
With my deadline for the first book in my new series looming, I might be a little quiet for a while. That, and the monsters are getting out of school. Any TRUE BLOOD or STAR TREK fans out there?
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I watched TrueBlood when it first aired and became so enthralled with it I couldn't wait for the next episode every week. That's when I went out and bought the entire series of books. I read all 8 books in 5 days! I became completely obsessed. My husband became Mr. Mom that week. The books are FANTASTIC!!! I am Team Eric for sure! Book 4 is awesome (pg.120). The show is amazing too. I love the show because even though it's very closely related to the books it's still it's own entity. I always tell people it kind of like fanfiction in TV form. Charlaine Harris has a great website for her books and she has mentioned before that there are many more Sookie adventures/books to be written. Yeah!!! :)
So that brings me to my question for you....
Have you had any TV/Movie offers for your stories?
WHo would you want to play some of your characters?
Happy reading. Good luck on your deadlines. Have fun with your summer.
Hey Tara,
I'm totally enthralled, too. I think I'll be reading the rest of the books now, too. I've read a few spoilers so I kind of know what is going to happen down the road, but not the details.
Never had any movie offers. I think historicals are difficult to make into movies--but it sure would be fun, wouldn't it?
A couple of actors come to mind. I'd say Viggo for Alex (UNMASKED)--think him in Lord of the Rings only though. :) Gerard Butler for Lachlan in UNCHAINED. Hugh Jackman or Clive Owen wouldn't be bad either, LOL.
Thanks, it will be nice to have book #1 under the belt. :) Have a fun summer, too.
Ooh, to Tara: what an interesting question, and to Monica: Ilove every single one of the actors you chose!
I have been told that I would love True Blood, but alas, I don't have HBO :(
maybe I'll order them on Netflix...
Now, being a mom, I understand time is hard to come by, so how do you find time to be a mom, write, and read?! I have trouble finding time to shower!
I haven't read any of the Stackhouse novels, but I've been a StarTrek watcher since I was a wee girl. (Mainly because my oldest brother hogged the TV, and he'd watch StarTrek until his eyes bled.) I became a fan when I got old enough to understand it, though.
Anyway, I haven't seen the latest incarnation of ST yet. I'm a little afraid that I'll spend the whole time comparing the new with the old, and finding it lacking somehow.
Laurie,
We used to have HBO, but ended up dropping it when the wire and sopranos went off the air. Now I'm thinking about adding it again just to watch season 2. I don't have time. Seriously, it's crazy. Put it this way, I just got out of the shower (almost noon) and I've gotten real good at saying no, LOL.
BE,
I watched Star Trek, too, and I was worried about the same thing, but absolutely loved it. They did a really great job. You need to check it out. :)
Ooh, haven't watched either of them, but might have to go see Star Trek--I watched all the original episodes as a kid, so it'd totally be fun to see what they did with it!
And happy writing, Monica! Yay for you (and yay for us!) ;)
Flchen,
I think you'll love the movie. I was telling my husband I want to see it again. Might take the kids this weekend. My daughter is a scardy bear, but I think she can handle. Thanks for the good writing wishes...I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, LOL. I can't wait for you guys to read...
I LOVE Star Trek. Although I was too young to really experience the original series with Kirk etc... I still got to see it every so often with my parents. Mostly I was a Next Generation and Voyager fan.
Natalie,
Another ST fan! My hubby was a big next generation fan. You have to see the movie. SO good.
I broke down and ordered HBO yesterday so that I could watch the season premier of True Blood. I'm totally addicted. That Eric . . . yum.
I saw the new Star Trek on my birthday and loved it. I thought they did a great job of being true to the original yet also being fresh and different. The actors were amazing and capturing the mannerisms and vocal patterns of the original actors without going over-the-top into mimicking. And I loved the hint of romance they added.
Haven't seen "True Blood," but I keep hearing about it.
Good luck writing, Monica!!!
Thanks, Trace, I'm on the home stretch! I agree with you completely about Star Trek, I thought they did an amazing job. The hint of romance was awesome and completely unexpected. If you get a chance to check out TB, I think you'll like it. Really campy fun.
I got addicted to True Blood by reading the first book and then I went and bought them all and read them all within a two week period later learning that TB was one in the same with the Sookie Stackhouse books. LOVE THEM!!!!
Anonymous,
You and I pretty much did the same thing. Are you up on True Blood right now? We actually subscribed to HBO again just to get this show, LOL. God, I love Eric. Total inspiration for the book I'm starting right now (#2 in my next series).
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