I was disappointed with the movie. The only thing I knew about Oppenheimer before the watching it was the iconic phrase (that in the movie was placed so awkwardly into the sex scene that made me laugh). I expected a movie about what was on the minds of the scientists that made the bomb, including their objection to its use, and their regret.
Instead I got a movie about a political man destroying the reputation of a communist because his ego got hurt.
I’ve never written historical fiction myself, although in recent times have had several encourage me to try my hand at it. I’m still debating whether I should or not, really. But I am glad to have been made aware of aspects that can be difficult to strike just right, as if I do attempt historical fiction maybe it will help me being aware before I begin.
I’ve written medieval type fantasies but with lean into fantasy more than medieval: consider the typical DND or renaissance faire type aesthetics. I’ve even written on using that setting since it is somewhat controversial these days….
Might I ask, how similar/same do you intend the writing and audio to be? I read along while listening and found some differences, but nothing that changed the meaning essentially. I’m just curious if this is intentional or not. Do you allow yourself the wiggle room for such?
“Yankocentric” is that a real term I’ve never encountered or one that will end up credited to a Mr John Wheatley in the future? It’s a fun one, regardless!
I am a little curious, too, if further discussion would be reasonable to request? On this piece, on producing for Substack and otherwise in general, and perhaps a couple little things related as well… would it be permissible to exchange in a messenger of some sort? I understand if not, of course!
I was disappointed with the movie. The only thing I knew about Oppenheimer before the watching it was the iconic phrase (that in the movie was placed so awkwardly into the sex scene that made me laugh). I expected a movie about what was on the minds of the scientists that made the bomb, including their objection to its use, and their regret.
Instead I got a movie about a political man destroying the reputation of a communist because his ego got hurt.
I’ve never written historical fiction myself, although in recent times have had several encourage me to try my hand at it. I’m still debating whether I should or not, really. But I am glad to have been made aware of aspects that can be difficult to strike just right, as if I do attempt historical fiction maybe it will help me being aware before I begin.
I’ve written medieval type fantasies but with lean into fantasy more than medieval: consider the typical DND or renaissance faire type aesthetics. I’ve even written on using that setting since it is somewhat controversial these days….
Might I ask, how similar/same do you intend the writing and audio to be? I read along while listening and found some differences, but nothing that changed the meaning essentially. I’m just curious if this is intentional or not. Do you allow yourself the wiggle room for such?
“Yankocentric” is that a real term I’ve never encountered or one that will end up credited to a Mr John Wheatley in the future? It’s a fun one, regardless!
I am a little curious, too, if further discussion would be reasonable to request? On this piece, on producing for Substack and otherwise in general, and perhaps a couple little things related as well… would it be permissible to exchange in a messenger of some sort? I understand if not, of course!
About your point of historical accuracy: Have you watched Amadeus?
I hated that movie with a burning passion. Poor Salieri got made into a pathetic loser proud of being mediocre and without remorse.