Which Fairy Tales Will Become Novels Next?
Because I'm getting a lot of new readers, I thought it would be a good idea to recap some questions previously answered in the comments boxes on the blog and on the FAQ pages of the Fairy Tale Novels Site.
One question that is I've been hearing a lot is this one by Minni Mo:
I was wondering what fairty tale the next(there will be more right?!) novel will be based off of?What princess stories do you plan on doing in the future? Will you be doing only Grimm brother fairy tales?
So I thought I'd give a summary of where things stand right now. As I've said in the comments boxes, right now my immediate plans are to work on one of these two tales:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
For some time I've had a novel sketched out about the further adventures of Alex O'Donnell and Kateri Kovach (both introduced in Waking Rose) based on this fairy tale. It would be the first story I'd tackle that's not in Grimm's collection. I can't say much about this book, mainly because I haven't written it yet, :) but I have revealed that it's about Alex's dad's misadventures with computers. Stay tuned for more on Alex O'Donnell and the Forty Hackers! (working title)
Rumplestilskin
For those of you who really want to know what Fish was doing in the years between Black as Night and Waking Rose, this book should shed some light. While Fish is studying at a state university, he discovers that a top scholar, an international student (tentatively named Helene) is being blackmailed by an anonymous man. I've only written sections of this book, but I have to say it looks to be a dark, creepy book, which is sort of appropriate for Rumplestilskin, which is (like Snow White) a rather dark story, all things considered.
As for other fairy tales, I have a few others planned out about which I wish to be coy for now. I might even start mining the King Arthur stories and the Adventures of Robin Hood.
However, I will say that I have no plans to turn either Cinderella or (sorry) Beauty and the Beast into fairy tale novels.
Why? I love both fairy tales, but honestly, they've been done as modern stories over and over and over again, sometimes quite well, and I don't think I'd have anything more to add. That's the basic reason why. I'd rather illuminate the more obscure ones than plow again through well-worked soil. But who knows? Some day I might get an idea about one of them.
Thanks for the question!
One question that is I've been hearing a lot is this one by Minni Mo:
I was wondering what fairty tale the next(there will be more right?!) novel will be based off of?What princess stories do you plan on doing in the future? Will you be doing only Grimm brother fairy tales?
So I thought I'd give a summary of where things stand right now. As I've said in the comments boxes, right now my immediate plans are to work on one of these two tales:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
For some time I've had a novel sketched out about the further adventures of Alex O'Donnell and Kateri Kovach (both introduced in Waking Rose) based on this fairy tale. It would be the first story I'd tackle that's not in Grimm's collection. I can't say much about this book, mainly because I haven't written it yet, :) but I have revealed that it's about Alex's dad's misadventures with computers. Stay tuned for more on Alex O'Donnell and the Forty Hackers! (working title)
Rumplestilskin
For those of you who really want to know what Fish was doing in the years between Black as Night and Waking Rose, this book should shed some light. While Fish is studying at a state university, he discovers that a top scholar, an international student (tentatively named Helene) is being blackmailed by an anonymous man. I've only written sections of this book, but I have to say it looks to be a dark, creepy book, which is sort of appropriate for Rumplestilskin, which is (like Snow White) a rather dark story, all things considered.
As for other fairy tales, I have a few others planned out about which I wish to be coy for now. I might even start mining the King Arthur stories and the Adventures of Robin Hood.
However, I will say that I have no plans to turn either Cinderella or (sorry) Beauty and the Beast into fairy tale novels.
Why? I love both fairy tales, but honestly, they've been done as modern stories over and over and over again, sometimes quite well, and I don't think I'd have anything more to add. That's the basic reason why. I'd rather illuminate the more obscure ones than plow again through well-worked soil. But who knows? Some day I might get an idea about one of them.
Thanks for the question!
Comments
oh, and I was also wondering when the next JP2 book will be published?
Thanks!
~A Fan From Michigan :)
If you ever do decide to dig into the Robin Hood legends, I'd be happy to help you do some research. At some point I intend to publish a fictional work that draws from the best of all the stories, so I have a collection of differant well underway.
-Elena
Hmm, Adventures of Robin Hood.. that would be neat! Hey! Since Robin Hood and Marian are married in those... you could do a Fish and Rose story after they are married!
Emma K.
Look for the next John Paul 2 High book, "Vengeance, Sort Of" at Christmastime!
Peace and Joy!!
Gracie
Yes, like I said on the forum (or at least I think I said it...) I hope to do a book on Debbie and on Melanie too!
~Gracie~
Oh, and could you maybe KEEP writing them in modern times. It is so much easier to realate to and become attached to the characters. They would seem distant and unreal if it was in an older era. That's what I love--your characters deal with the same problems and pressures we do! They help me so much to see that there is hope for my generation and they motivate me to imitate their virtues.
Keep writing! God bless you and your work. I am praying for you!
I just want to say THANK YOU for writing such wonderful books! About last year I was getting very tired of either reading books where the protagonist has questionable morals, or reading the same books over and over that were actually ok. Then I found The Shadow of the Bear, and it was a perfect match! I could relate so well to the characters (homeschooling, swing dancing, poetry).I loved Black as Night, Waking Rose, and the Midnight Dancers, and I definitely can't wait to see what you write next!!!
I absolutely ADORE your books! thank you so much for writing good quality, exciting, adventurous, and romantic books, with the character's faith being such an important part in their life!
I really like the way you had Fish visit the chapel so often in "Waking Rose".
that being said, a book about robin hood (the kovachs) would also be cool......and alex's story.....i LOVED alex in WR. yeah, paul got his story!!!!! it's alex's turn!!!!
frankly, i just really really really really really really really (etc) hope that whatever book u write nxt comes out soon, b/cuz your books are sooooooooooooooooooooooo AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do you think you'll ever do another book about the Durham girls? Just curious. ; )
~Anastasia~
I love all your fairy tale novels! I cant wait till you write another! I have read all of them 3 or so times.
~Holly
-Tatiana
MK
-Kristina
Thanks for writing such good wholsome books for teens. We need that insperation in such a dark world. Keep up the good work!
God Bless! - Mariel Rose
I will pray for you! My first book took ten years from the time I first had the idea (in high school) to the time the book was actually published. So persevere! The Midnight Dancers only took me five years to do, so I'm getting faster. ;)
May God bless your writing,
Regina
I need to read WR again. I think that's my fave out of the four. That then MD'S. I love all of them!! God bless!
I just finished reading "The Shadow of the Bear" today...oh my goodness I LOVED it! I wish it had been 5 times as long, it went by too fast, I finished it in one afternoon! ;) One really cool thing for me was how much Blanche and Rose are like my sister and me! I'm like Blanche - rather paranoid, I think a lot, if I went to school (I'm homeschooled and very happy for that!) I would certainly be a loner! I'm also small with pale skin and long dark hair. My sister is like an introverted version of Rose - very confident and fearless! She also has red hair! I really like Blanche and Bear...they're my favorites as of this book. Your books are so inspiring...I hope you keep writing and writing and writing!
I also write...I've written a book and I'm hoping to get it published. I'm 16. If you would possibly have time to read it, it would be wonderful if you could! But I know that you are very busy with your writing and your family. :)
So I just wanted to tell you thank you for writing such wonderful books, and I am super SUPER excited to read the rest, both the written and the unwritten ones!
God bless you!
Ivy
Regina, I love the title: Alex O'Donnel and the 40 Hackers, I know it's only a working title, but personally I think it's really good.
Thank you for all of the books; I hope to see lots more. :-)
Bernadette S.
I love your books. My favorite characters are Fish and Rose. You had mentioned that you might write a story based on the Robin Hood Adventures. I think that that would be perfect for Rose and Fish. Some "after they're married adventures" with the Sacra Cor guys as maybe the merry men. Just a thought. God Bless.
Mary Thomas
Thank you, Regina, for writing these books!!!! Good luck on Alex O'Donnell and the Forty Hackers! Alex was my favorite of the Cor Guys. Excepting Leroy!!!! Please write one for him one of these years!!!!!!! :)
I haven't read The Midnight Dancers, yet, but I can't wait to get it !!! I read Waking Rose last year in July and I've been eager to read Midnight Dancers since then. I just have to get my Dad to order it for me! (I don't have a credit card or anything.) ;)
Again I say, Thank You! Thank you! Keep it up!
-fan from NJ!!