From: (Anonymous)
2009-06-10 04:21 pm (UTC)
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That's too friggin' funny that she thinks your story is based on an existing mythology.
I think the picture book is a great idea. Stupid publishers.
Jeff P.
Jeff: It took me by surprise. We'll see on the book. Who knows?
If I could only afford both your fine efforts, I would release it through Lethe.
Steve: Thanks for the vote of confidence.
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2009-06-10 05:06 pm (UTC)
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so cool!
Sharyn: You had a hand in this as did Ellen and Terri. Can't wait to see The Beastly Bride.
But who's this sand sculptor and where did he hear about the Twilmish? Maybe you only THINK you made it up.
I have no doubt that the story is all Jeff's and I can't wait to meet him. I fell in love with his story a few years back.I have been contemplating this sculpture ever since I read it. The fact that there are no reference drawings or sketches makes it all the more inviting to tackle. Jeff will get to see what his words have inscribed into my cerebellum. Be afraid... be very afraid! By the way Jeff You are a very creative wordsmith!
Best, Fitzy
Fitzy: Thanks. Glad you found the story. I'm looking forward to meeting you and seeing your interpretation. I've long been enchanted by the art of sand sculpture. Amazing what the artists can do, especially when I think back to some of the sand creations of my childhood. See you in Fairfield.
Jeff, By the way I'll be accompanied by the god mother of all sand sculpting, world champion grand master Suzanne Altamare wife of the late Mark Altamare. With out her there would be no such thing as professional sand sculpting! I know she will appreciate meeting you as well!
Wexler: You're putting my brain in the mix-up. I'll be searching the internet now to make sure.
From: (Anonymous)
2009-06-10 06:04 pm (UTC)
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Jeff, "The Annals" was the first story of yours that I read.I was hooked after the first page.I love it and it's got loads of commercial potential....That lady must be a world class diz bag.--Shawn O'
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2009-06-10 11:31 pm (UTC)
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Please be easy on me. I was told that this was a Celtic tale but I don't doubt that Jeffrey Ford made it up. It's a wonderful story and I think bringing the sculptor and writer together could be a great thing.
the event planner in fairfield.
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2009-06-11 12:31 am (UTC)
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Jill: It's cool. How could you know? I'll be delighted to participate.
Shawn -- Glad you liked it.
Of all the stories of yours that we "dramatized" at the CAPPS Workshop Series, "The Annals of Eelin-Ok" was the one that got the most reaction (and the one I thought worked the best - - which reminds me, I have yet to dub you a copy of the performance.) I have no doubt that it's just a matter of time before it's picked up and made into something 'mainstream.' To paraphrase the little guy, "I don't want to miss that." I just hope that when it happens, you're able to negotiate some creative control so they don't fuck it up.
Mike: That dramatization was really good, thanks to you and Bruce. We'll see about the future of the project. I know John is still into it if anyone expresses any interest. You never know.
This whole thing is fantastic! have fun and at the event and report back.
Ellen: Yeah, it should be a blast. I'll even take pictures for a change.
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2009-06-11 12:08 am (UTC)
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Hi All,
Here is the bottom line on why the sculptor thought it was a Celtic tale. He just told me "I totally believe him, it's a testament to his storytelling skills. He had me convinced" - Jeffrey Ford's story is so good that it was mistaken for a tale of long ago. This tells me there is a future for it as well.
-the event planner from Fairfield
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2009-06-11 12:39 am (UTC)
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Jill: Hey, that sounds good to me. I'm looking forward to the event.
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2009-06-11 01:50 am (UTC)
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Go Jeff! Hopefully this leads to something incredible. I know my kids loved the story and if any place has the money to spend it's many of the folks who live in Southeast CT, that's why I had to move. I lived there for 5 years and could no longer afford it and thank goodness as it introduced me to south Jersey. Give yourself about 2 hours extra travel for the ever pleasant traffic on I-95. Hopefully, I can make it.
Matt P.
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2009-06-11 11:44 am (UTC)
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Jeff
I sent you an e-mail in reference to this with additional pictures, so it may not have got past your spam sentries.
dylan
I would really like the Twilmish to come to Indiana. Any possibility of a world tour? Actually, the beaches around Lake Michigan are superb for sand castle fairies. Somewhere in Long Beach there is a house in the shape of a gun that belonged to a Chicago mobster. All the Chicago rich folk had summer houses there early in the last century. Michigan City was bigger than Chicago in fact until 1925, with two opera houses. I am sure the most prestigious of the Twilmish would have set up housekeeping there, where the sand castles were, and remain to this day, majestic-- though the town has faded.
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2009-08-10 02:20 pm (UTC)
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I got a message on my work e-mail today, the subject line of which was: The Twilmish Are Coming to Fairfield CT. The message was from a woman organizing a yearly festival they have in that town. In it she tells me that they have hired a master sand sculptor to do a sculpture as the center piece of the festival and that he has decided to depict the Celtic Mythology of the Twilmish -- fairies who live in Sand Castles. When she went to look up Twilmish online, my story "The Annals of Eelin-Ok" which had recently been featured as a podcast at Podcastle came up. She listened to it and was inviting me to come to Fairfield and read for the event. There was a phone number there, so I called her. She was very nice. Then she said to me, "You must be one of only a few people who know this Twilmish mythology." Apparently the sand sculptor had told her that the Twilmish was a fairy race that had its origins in Celtic Mythology. I told her, "Yeah, I would hope I'd know about it. I made it up." She laughed like I was making a joke. I tried to convince her that I wasn't kidding, and I'm not sure I was successful. In any event, I'm going to go to the event. It should be some cracks. She said the festival draws thousands of people from June 25th to the 28th. Which brings up another point -- I've always thought that the Twilmish thing, "The Annals of Eelin-Ok" story had a lot of potential. John Picacio and I tried to interest some publishers in us creating a picture book, illustrating the story and some additional stuff about Twilmish lore. We got no takers. I'm not being an egotisitcal wanker here, or I should say, I'm not only being an egotistical wanker here, but I think this concept could be fully developed into a money making proposition. I rarely consider the economics of this stuff, but there is an appeal for both kids and adults in it, and kids love diminutive beings, and you could sell it in the summer, by the shore, and...etc., etc. This thing going on in Fairfield is just the beginning of it. Mark my words. So, anybody interested?