Monday, September 30, 2013

Interview

Another interview! I talked about world building, strong female characters, and watching paint dry?

Oooh, and there's a giveaway!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Review and Ramblings

I won't know if I'm a finalist for a couple weeks, but I'm in the running for a Rainbow Award (scroll down to see the lovely write-up)

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Lego! Sherlock!

I love what they did with Moriarty's eyebrows.

Isn't this the second LEGO of Martin Freeman?

Monday, September 16, 2013

Guest Blog

Catherine Lundoff was kind enough to host my guest blog today about the series.

Read it HERE
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Return of Irene Adler?

Laura Pulver hinted more than once that Irene Adler may return to BBC's Sherlock. She was quoted in April saying she might be back in series 4, and again five days ago here.

I'm torn. Laura Pulver was wonderful in the role that was written, and the script for Scandal in Belgravia was brilliant, but it was a horrible depiction of Irene Adler. Horrible.

As I've commented many times, it seems to be a modern issue that writers (male) can't seem to let Irene Adler beat Sherlock Holmes, despite the fact that it's the primary description of her. She's the person who outwitted Sherlock Holmes. A Victorian gentleman could imagine that scenario and write it, so what's the problem with writers in this century? I don't get it. Simply can not fathom what's going on with this persistent lack of respect for the character. (If you write for the Sherlock Holmes movies or BBC's Sherlock, kindly drop a private line to me and explain your issues. A note from your therapist will also suffice. The writers for Elementary are exempt from this request.)

I won't get into the absolute stupidity of the person (probably male) who decided that Sherlock could change Irene from a lesbian to a bisexual with his all powerful cheekbones or purple shirt of sex or whatever. That's so obnoxious I can't even comment on it. Or the clueless person who decided that because her pulse raced (a sign of sexual arousal) that she was in love with Sherlock. Seriously guys? Sexual desire  =  love? *long sigh* In what weird little fantasy world of yours is that true?

There are many other issues I have with the way Irene was handled in that script. So if they do bring her back to Sherlock, I really hope the writers check their personal issues and treat her with the respect she's due. If they do, I'd be so pleased to see Laura Pulver reprise the role she played so well.

Which brings me to Elementary, winner of the 'Best Modern Depiction of Irene Adler This Decade' contest amid a dismaying lack of competition. Will they bring Irene back on Elementary? Technically, she doesn't exist except as an alias, which annoys the heck out of me. Why do modern adaptations feel the need to intertwine Moriarty and Adler? To the point where Elementary made her the same person. Ugh. Why would you do that? Two exciting characters to play with, and you waste them in the same story arc. *whimpers* Why, writers? Why? But Moriarty does exist, and she's not beaten (yay!) although they had Sherlock "let" her win (BOO!). She could return. I look forward to that.

Elementary season 2 starts soon! As that winds down, Sherlock series 3 should start. This is a good time to be a Sherlock Holmes fan.  


Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The Sexy Lamp Test

Oh dear. I'm crying and laughing at the same time. The Sexy Lamp Test, or why I write a non-white central female character. (the white lamp test)

Monday, September 2, 2013

Gin Wigmore

Have I mentioned how much I love her music?

I'm so sorry I missed her recent US tour.

Seriously, isn't she the best?