C James Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) Announcing the GA Fairy Tales Retold Anthology! As Kitty mentioned some time ago, because of the close results in the poll for the 2006 quarterly anthology themes, GA is going to have an additional special themed anthology (totally separate from the quarterly anthologies). "Back in New Orleans, they have a word "lagniappe", which means something extra, or an unexpected gift. So y'all are going to get lagniappe today." So, thanks to the members of GA, we are having a lagniappe Anthology! The Theme for this special Anthology is "Fairy Tales Retold (to a gay theme)". Everyone is encouraged to participate! Just put a new spin (and a gay theme) on a traditional Fairy Tale, Fable, or Folk Tale. You may be as creative as you wish in rewriting the source fable or tale of your choice, as long as it's written from a gay perspective. The only thing we ask is: Please be imaginative in your choice of fable or fairy tale! (We'd prefer not to have half a dozen Cinderella stories .) Please also be original with the title: For obvious reasons we can't have two stories with the same title, so it will be strictly first-come, first-serve. In the case of multiple submissions with the same title, the first submission with that title will keep it, while later ones will be asked to come up with a new title. Submission Guidelines Please read the full rules and submission guidelines that are in the Fairy Tales Anthology post in the Anthology forum here. Edited October 31, 2006 by C James
C James Posted October 31, 2006 Author Posted October 31, 2006 Please discuss the special anthology or ask question in this thread. CJ
Site Administrator Graeme Posted November 1, 2006 Site Administrator Posted November 1, 2006 Can I assume that gay versions of fractured fairy tales are also allowed? I'm thinking of the excellent story: The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig (and no, that is NOT a typo). If you haven't read it, I'd suggest getting a copy, reading it, and then giving it to a local kid to enjoy
DarkShadow Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 This sounds interesting! I can't wait to see what the minds come up with on this one! I'm with Graeme on this one... just how 'much' can we bend these puppies?
Site Administrator Graeme Posted November 1, 2006 Site Administrator Posted November 1, 2006 I wasn't talking about bending a story, I was talking about a legitimate story that was based on the original fairytale: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Little-Wolves-...g/dp/068981528X I was thinking of a gay twist on the twisted version.....
C James Posted November 1, 2006 Author Posted November 1, 2006 Can I assume that gay versions of fractured fairy tales are also allowed? I'm thinking of the excellent story: The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig (and no, that is NOT a typo). If you haven't read it, I'd suggest getting a copy, reading it, and then giving it to a local kid to enjoy The relevant part of the rules is posted below, and I think (so long as no copyrights were infringed) that it would fit under the definition of "Fable", and thus be OK. Everyone is encouraged to participate! Just put a new spin (and a gay theme) on a traditional Fairy Tale, Fable, or Folk Tale. You may be as creative as you wish in rewriting the source fable or tale of your choice, as long as it's written from a gay perspective. This sounds interesting! I can't wait to see what the minds come up with on this one! I'm with Graeme on this one... just how 'much' can we bend these puppies? Be as creative as you wish. I wasn't talking about bending a story, I was talking about a legitimate story that was based on the original fairytale: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Little-Wolves-...g/dp/068981528X I was thinking of a gay twist on the twisted version..... That sounds very interesting to me! One thing for everyone to keep in mind, though: the submission, all of it, has to be your own writing: you can't just copy an original and change a few phrases to make it "gay". The "retold" part of the guidelines means, well, re-telling.
Kurt Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 I am really really looking forward to this, I am so excited!! Kurt
C James Posted December 4, 2006 Author Posted December 4, 2006 I am really really looking forward to this, I am so excited!! Kurt Thanks Kurt, me too. BTW, remember everyone, it doesn't have to be a fairy tale. It could be based on a folk tale, too.
Objectivist Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 just out of curiosty.... but who were the members that requested the fairy tale anthology. id like to... thank them! for requesting such a unique idea! i would have never thought of it myself!
Lugh Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 just out of curiosty.... but who were the members that requested the fairy tale anthology. id like to... thank them! for requesting such a unique idea! i would have never thought of it myself! That would be me, and you are welcome.
Jack Scribe Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 That would be me, and you are welcome. I also want to pass on a word of thanks for the terrific idea. It pushed me into a whole new area of writing. I submitted the finished fairy tale (gay-bending) short story yesterday. Look forward to the others! Jack
Lugh Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I also want to pass on a word of thanks for the terrific idea. It pushed me into a whole new area of writing. I submitted the finished fairy tale (gay-bending) short story yesterday. Look forward to the others! Jack Whoooo Hooooo!!!!! I've not started mine yet, but I expect that to change after the holidays. I'm glad you enjoyed the subject matter.
Krista Posted December 6, 2006 Posted December 6, 2006 Hello Lugh, Thanks for the idea, I had fun writing mine. Krista
C James Posted January 3, 2007 Author Posted January 3, 2007 Anyone have any questions? I'm really looking forward to this!! :ranger:
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now