Irvine Welsh Interested in Directing a Film?
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh has said that he’s interested in taking the helm for a film, but not one of his own.
“I wouldn’t direct my own books. I would direct a movie from somebody else’s book that I liked, or I would direct an original screenplay I wrote myself, but when you’ve written something as a book, I think you always see it as a book,” he said.
Several of his books have already been adapted to film, including Trainspotting, Ecstacy and Filth. (more…)
“The White Queen” Adapts Philippa Gregory Series
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012BBC One and Company Pictures will be producing a new 10-hour drama of called “The White Queen,” which is an adaptation of the Philippa Gregory historical series The Cousins’ War
Three women (portrayed by actresses Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale and Faye Marsay) are in a conflict for the throne in 15th century England between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. (more…)
Stephen King Loses Ghostly Bet
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012British horror author James Herbert has won a long-standing bet with Stephen King.
The bet? Who would see a real ghost first. (more…)
Order of Dracula Books
The Dracula series is a series of fantasy novels by American novelist Fred Saberhagen. The series is a look at vampires from the point of view that they are neither good nor evil by default and, like humans, have the ability to make their own decisions. (more…)
Order of Fred Saberhagen Books
Fred Saberhagen (1930-2007) was an American author of sci-fi/fantasy and best known for his Berserker series. His well known series include the Dracula series and the Book of Swords series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Saberhagen served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked as an technician for Motorola. (more…)
Order of John Irving Books
John Winslow Irving is an American novelist of general fiction, historical fiction and political thriller novels. He is also a screenwriter, having won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1999 for the screenplay The Cider House Rules. Irving tends to use common or recurring subjects in his work that include sex workers, bears, wrestling, fatal accidents, Vienna and his home region of New England. (more…)
Order of Charles Dickens Books
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author who is considered to be the greatest novelist of the Victorian Era. He is best known for works such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and lots more. His work was praised for its humour, satire and observations of society. (more…)
Order of Famous Five Books
The Famous Five is a series of novels by British novelist Enid Blyton. The series features a group of kids who go on adventures that most kids could only dream about. The group consists of Julian, Dick, Anne and George (a tomboy) and her dog Timmy. (more…)
Order of Dan Lenson Books
Dan Lenson is a fictional character who is the protagonist in a series of naval thrillers by American author David Poyer. Lenson is a thoughtful U.S. Naval Officer whose code of ethics sometimes conflicts with his line of duty. (more…)
Order of David Poyer Books
David C. Poyer is an American author of military/naval thrillers, alternative history and science fiction (the latter under the nom de plume of David Andreissen). He is best known for his Dan Lenson series. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Poyer was in the U.S. Navy, where he served as an officer and reserve captain. He served in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific, Caribbean and the Persian Gulf until retiring in 2001. (more…)