It’s amazing how historical events shape present-day culture. One example being Thanksgiving. Are writers taking full advantage of historical inspiration for fiction narratives?
The above picture is from the animated movie Free Birds. I felt it was appropriate because it was a humorous take on Thanksgiving. The turkeys hijack a time machine and travel back to the original Thanksgiving. Their goal? To take turkey off the menu!
This simple film had me thinking about the endless possibilities we have with fiction. There is a lot of lost opportunity here. What about fiction based around Christmas and even Easter? I love to ask the question “What if?” With these two words you reveal a universe of possibilities.
What historical narratives would you like to see fictionalized?
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Scott Appleton is the author of the novels The Sword of the Dragon series, and The Neverqueen Saga, which are widely read by adults and younger readers.
Besides these, Scott has also published a collection of short speculative fiction (By Sword By Right) which runs the gamut of science-fiction, fantasy, allegory, romance, poetry, and biblical.
Driven by a love of storytelling and an appreciation for the craft, Scott has spoken extensively at events across the United States. His specialization in fiction editing and writing has garnered praise from some prominent writers.
Scott was born in Connecticut and grew up there. He actively pursued astronomy through his teen years, built ships-in-bottles and, throughout his life, read and wrote extensively. Besides his writing he works in sales.
Currently Scott lives in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife, Kelley, and their five children. His activities of choice are reading with his kids, watching fantasy and science-fiction movies, reading, and playing the occasional Star Wars video game. You can find him at AuthorAppleton.com and facebook.com/scottappleton.fans
I’m working on a middle grades story (actually 5 related shorts) Hurricane Diane and the Boys on the Quinebaug River based on true events the Putnam flood
Don’t tell anyone- in case it is never finished I completed a internet course in writing for children
*Sigh* I should really force myself to read some historical fiction, but, ugh.
I would love to have some Bible stories fictionalized. I just want a good Genesis movie with dinosaurs. Or a Job movie where behemoth and leviathan are portrayed as they are described in the Bible and not as crocodiles and hippos.
Kt,
I fully agree! Personally I would also be very excited to see a major production of King David’s life. There is a lot of depth to the narratives left of the early kings of Israel and Judah.
A movie about King David (if done right) would be amazing! The thing is, the Bible (especially the Old Testament) is just chalk full of amazing stories that I think (if done right) would make amazing and thought-filled movies! I just wish Hollywood would take them seriously and respect the source material.
I’m working on a middle grades story (actually 5 related shorts) Hurricane Diane and the Boys on the Quinebaug River based on true events the Putnam flood
Don’t tell anyone- in case it is never finished I completed a internet course in writing for children
Sounds intriguing. I did not know that you like to write. Must run in the family 😉
*Sigh* I should really force myself to read some historical fiction, but, ugh.
I would love to have some Bible stories fictionalized. I just want a good Genesis movie with dinosaurs. Or a Job movie where behemoth and leviathan are portrayed as they are described in the Bible and not as crocodiles and hippos.
Kt,
I fully agree! Personally I would also be very excited to see a major production of King David’s life. There is a lot of depth to the narratives left of the early kings of Israel and Judah.
A movie about King David (if done right) would be amazing! The thing is, the Bible (especially the Old Testament) is just chalk full of amazing stories that I think (if done right) would make amazing and thought-filled movies! I just wish Hollywood would take them seriously and respect the source material.