Comments on: Old Bones, New Flesh: Building a novel from a fairy tale concept http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/ about the craft and business of fiction Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: lunch hour links for writers – 11-18-09 « helluo librorum http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128547 lunch hour links for writers – 11-18-09 « helluo librorum Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:21 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128547 [...] story ideas? Build a novel from a fairy tale. Writer Unboxed gives you all the tips you need for Old Bones, New Flesh: Building a Novel from a Fairy Tale Concept by Juliet [...] [...] story ideas? Build a novel from a fairy tale. Writer Unboxed gives you all the tips you need for Old Bones, New Flesh: Building a Novel from a Fairy Tale Concept by Juliet [...]

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]]> By: Juliet http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128346 Juliet Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:42:16 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128346 It is just possible my US editor was correct when she pushed me in the direction of fantasy-romance. A lot of my longterm readers are telling me they especially liked this book. It is just possible my US editor was correct when she pushed me in the direction of fantasy-romance. A lot of my longterm readers are telling me they especially liked this book.

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]]> By: Barbara Samuel O'Neal http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128322 Barbara Samuel O'Neal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:40:02 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128322 Wonderful post. I love your lists of what to keep and what to discard and now I cannot wait to read this novel! .-= Barbara Samuel O'Neal´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.barbaraoneal.com/2009/11/elegant-joy-dogness/" rel="nofollow">The Elegant Joy of Dogness</a> =-. Wonderful post. I love your lists of what to keep and what to discard and now I cannot wait to read this novel!
.-= Barbara Samuel O’Neal´s last blog ..The Elegant Joy of Dogness =-.

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]]> By: Marilee Rose http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128276 Marilee Rose Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:52:04 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128276 I just finished reading Hearts Blood last night. It was wonderful. Truly magical in every aspect. I wish I could say more without giving anything away for other readers, but I will say that this book has to be one of my favorite Juliet Marillier books. Juliet, I must say your books always have me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Thank you for another great story. I look forward to being enchanted once again when your works in progress are completed. I just finished reading Hearts Blood last night. It was wonderful. Truly magical in every aspect. I wish I could say more without giving anything away for other readers, but I will say that this book has to be one of my favorite Juliet Marillier books. Juliet, I must say your books always have me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Thank you for another great story. I look forward to being enchanted once again when your works in progress are completed.

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]]> By: Emma http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128274 Emma Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:34:22 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128274 I finished Heart's Blood last night and thought it was excellent, especially the way the fairy tale elements contributed to the story--enough of them to be fun and keep the reader guessing, not enough to dominate or spoil the story. For instance, I was expecting the climax to involve Cillian leading a mob of Whistling Tor villagers up the hill to get rid of Anluan, (a la Gaston in the Disney movie)... but the actual climactic moments were so much better. And I really appreciated the lack of magical beautification: "say 'I love you' to an ugly guy and he will *poof* transform into a gorgeous hunk" works much better for Disney than in a novel for adults. I finished Heart’s Blood last night and thought it was excellent, especially the way the fairy tale elements contributed to the story–enough of them to be fun and keep the reader guessing, not enough to dominate or spoil the story. For instance, I was expecting the climax to involve Cillian leading a mob of Whistling Tor villagers up the hill to get rid of Anluan, (a la Gaston in the Disney movie)… but the actual climactic moments were so much better. And I really appreciated the lack of magical beautification: “say ‘I love you’ to an ugly guy and he will *poof* transform into a gorgeous hunk” works much better for Disney than in a novel for adults.

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]]> By: Samantha Clark http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128199 Samantha Clark Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:16:46 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128199 Thanks. Great post. Very interesting. Having a plan definitely helps me, even if it's just a plan for the next few chapters, but a plan for the whole book is better. Good luck with Heart's Blood. It sounds awesome. I love fairy tale-type stories. Thanks. Great post. Very interesting. Having a plan definitely helps me, even if it’s just a plan for the next few chapters, but a plan for the whole book is better.

Good luck with Heart’s Blood. It sounds awesome. I love fairy tale-type stories.

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]]> By: Elle Riley http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128193 Elle Riley Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:41:13 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128193 The great thing about fairy tales is they are a perfect example of the correct way to structure a story. I've been learning a lot about story structure lately (via the blog www.storyfix.com) and it's amazing to see that pretty much all books follow this formula. Thanks for this creative breakdown of how to adapt a fairy tale for use in a modern novel! .-= Elle Riley´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/elleriley/Zryf/~3/yYZIlmiy2Z4/" rel="nofollow">In Life, Attitude is EVERYTHING!</a> =-. The great thing about fairy tales is they are a perfect example of the correct way to structure a story. I’ve been learning a lot about story structure lately (via the blog http://www.storyfix.com) and it’s amazing to see that pretty much all books follow this formula.

Thanks for this creative breakdown of how to adapt a fairy tale for use in a modern novel!
.-= Elle Riley´s last blog ..In Life, Attitude is EVERYTHING! =-.

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]]> By: Kristan http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128191 Kristan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:37 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128191 (Oops, hit enter too soon!) I really like this "keep/discard" idea -- I think it could be helpful for me even in going from 1st draft to 2nd. I'm also curious to know more about how you "nearly lost my faith in the project" and how you managed to revive that faith/passion. I know you touched on it a bit (the plan, the writing group) but it's something I worry about a lot with my stories (whether I have reason to or not). .-= Kristan´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kristanhoffman/~3/YsPrCxWG_2k/" rel="nofollow">Overwhelmed, underfocused</a> =-. (Oops, hit enter too soon!)

I really like this “keep/discard” idea — I think it could be helpful for me even in going from 1st draft to 2nd.

I’m also curious to know more about how you “nearly lost my faith in the project” and how you managed to revive that faith/passion. I know you touched on it a bit (the plan, the writing group) but it’s something I worry about a lot with my stories (whether I have reason to or not).
.-= Kristan´s last blog ..Overwhelmed, underfocused =-.

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]]> By: Kristan http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128190 Kristan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:08 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128190 "One of the things I enjoy most about this site is the way authors explain the method of their craft." I agree completely. Especially since there are so many authors and each works in his/her own unique way. .-= Kristan´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kristanhoffman/~3/YsPrCxWG_2k/" rel="nofollow">Overwhelmed, underfocused</a> =-. “One of the things I enjoy most about this site is the way authors explain the method of their craft.”

I agree completely. Especially since there are so many authors and each works in his/her own unique way.
.-= Kristan´s last blog ..Overwhelmed, underfocused =-.

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]]> By: britnie http://writerunboxed.com/2009/11/05/old-bones-new-flesh-building-a-novel-from-a-fairy-tale-concept/#comment-128187 britnie Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:24 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1960#comment-128187 I can't wait to read this book! I really love books based on fairy tales, and you always do an amazing job of writing stories that capture me! I can’t wait to read this book! I really love books based on fairy tales, and you always do an amazing job of writing stories that capture me!

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