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Leslie
Mar 18, 2017 07:31PM
Hi J.M.! Since Alice is a retelling, how did you balance the amount of detail from the original work with your new ideas?
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Hi Leslie! :D
I worked really hard to incorporate Carroll's work into Wanderland. When I was writing if there was ever something (or someONE) new to the story I needed to add in I would ALWAYS go back to Wonderland and see what I could work in. Even if it's just a name of a company or even a minor character, I tried to put in as many references to the original I could, while still keeping it my own story. :)
I worked really hard to incorporate Carroll's work into Wanderland. When I was writing if there was ever something (or someONE) new to the story I needed to add in I would ALWAYS go back to Wonderland and see what I could work in. Even if it's just a name of a company or even a minor character, I tried to put in as many references to the original I could, while still keeping it my own story. :)
I loved how you kept the original people, lines, and "things" from the Alice we know and love. This is what makes it so unique because most other retellings I've read have been way too far off from the original, which is completely NOT the point of a retelling. Am I right!?!?!
First off, well done! It was a very exciting story. I had never read the original, nor saw any of the movies, but was able to follow along without any trouble. Question: Did you have to map out the entire story before beginning to write? If so, how did you do this? Story board, card system, etc.
PS. When can we expect he next book? Can't wait!Alice: The Wanderland Chronicles
PS. When can we expect he next book? Can't wait!Alice: The Wanderland Chronicles
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