Lost in Limbo

Hmm…a third entry in a very short time.

Twilight must have left an impression on me.

I have to admit, I think I’m obsessed.

I took out the second book, New Moon, to re-read, and instead of random faces and places in my mind, Forks and all the characters have a definitive image now. It’s like I get to imagine a sequel to Twilight.

Which brings me to thinking, how do authors react to their books turning into movies? Of course, those that are portrayed well and make tons of money are definitely rewarding, but what about the characters? I’m very sure when an author writes, the characters are living and breathing for them. That’s what makes a story work and believable. To have a definite face of an actor, is it a letdown or a vision coming true? And storylines sometimes get changed here and there to make a movie sellable. How much does an author accept those changes?

That being said, it’s one of my far-stretching life dreams. To write a novel, and to have it made into a movie. Sure, I’ve written and directed dramas, satire and short features before, and sure, having my vision realized had been rewarding and frustrating at the same time, but we’re talking about a whole feature movie here. I have lots of ideas, and in particular, Adrian and Rina. Even though not living and breathing yet, and with no definite faces, they are a small part of me. There’s nothing to stop me from writing, actually.

Other than myself.

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