Book May Be Featured In Upcoming Film

I recently published Mice City back in Aug 07. Shortly after I was published and my book was in print I recieved word from an Executive that they sent my book to Hollywood to possibly be featured in an upcoming film.

Last week I submitted the sequel, we'll see how that goes. Cheers!
Jeremy S.

Why Vincent?

How long have you been writing JS?

Why Thilian?

If you take a closer look at JS' Avatar you will find out more about Mice City!!

Mice City Is in the childrens genre. I've always been creative when it comes to writing just never pursued it. Listal is a wonderful site, one of the better ones i've been to.
Check this out! www.freewebs.com/jesmiley

The movie that my book may be featured in is called "State Of Play" Originally Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, but they got out of the roles and Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck step in. Look it up on the Publish America website under "Hollywood calls on PA for childrens books"

Cool Jeremy! Those are great news! Congratulatons! Is it published in France already? If it is, I'll look it up!

It is on amazon.com, I believe this is the fastest way for shipment. Or google my isbn# 142418835o. It is available worlwide mainly on the web.

Dont lead him in, he has no profile information; he's only on here to advertise his bloody book.

I didnt say or think it was aggressive. You know his last movie because he posted it on a forum. He's not contributed at all!

No lists, no reviews, no ratings.

Thillian stop jumping in with your neautrality every time someone makes a less than neautral point.

His about me, is about the publishing of his book, his 'about my collections' says:

My book is 48 pages in length, 24 full color picture illustrations. A fun adventure all the while being taught valuable life lessons.

Thats not about his collections, its about his book.

None of his profile information is anything about the man; it seems clear to me its just an excuse to go on about his book. I have a 12,000 word dissertation that I'm quite proud of, maybe I should substitute all my profile info to info about it ?

From school? what are you talking about. I'm 23 Thillian, I left my school years and years ago and I dont talk to anyone from their anymore. Except one of the girls..who is still my best mate.

I am not banging on a gavel, I hardly ever have a go at anyone whos not spamming in the anime. I've called out Jerry and you. If you find that people are having a go at you, its not my fault. It might be that you're the one constantly butting in on people's threads with your wishy washy opinions.

I made a review about 'The Animal', saying anyone who likes this is an idiot. Those kinds of blase statements are made all the time in reviews, its a literary device; and you storm in with you 'oh you're bias' crap.

If you're so accepting of everyone; why not accept that Im passionate and forthcoming. Its the way I was raised; and I'll tell you its not neautrality that got the mods thing sorted; it was firey rebellion.

Good edit Jeremy; I really do like to read people's 'about me'. See now I can identify with the fact that you're into illustrating; my best friend is an illustrator of childrens books. I'm sorry if I came across as harsh; its just a knee jerk reaction because so many people abuse this site; and I've grown to love it like a prodigal son.

What people dont seem to realise; when they're on here, is that the rating and review is the real key to the social interaction, it lets you see who you are compatable with the most in music, films etc.

You could rate some titles that are like your own book, and find the people who are most compatable with them; thus might be interested in it.

Thilian, you dont seem to be reading what I am writing. I felt at the time; the onslaught was just. Before he changed his profile info he very much appeared like an everyday spammer. Profiles made just to sell things...look at his blooming avatar for Christ's sake!

I KNOW the mods thing was being worked on before the forum wars ; BUT it got sped up immediately after the revolt.

I've never experienced anyone more infuriating than you in my entire life; and I went to school with wound up, relgious fanatic nuns.

THANKYOU KILA, I could kiss you!! You're nothing less than a legend. I found a Finnish joke for you.

Scientists discoverd an ancient mummy inside a newly found tomb. After years of research, they couldnt work out how old it was; so they decided to give it to the KGB.

After just one hour with the mummy, they returned and said
'The mummy is exactly 5430 years old.'
'How did you find out?!' exclaimed the scientists.
'He confessed'

I have to agree. This guy almost sounds like a bot. He hasn't said one thing apart from his book, almost.

Seriously, Thilian. Neutrality gets old after a while.

I understand how you all feel, promoting ones material is one thing but to solely talk about it is plain ignorant. I just thought it would be a positive thing to share that "my book may be featured in a film". People ask about my book, sure I will reply, but I will not stay focused on that. I'm not a robot....I think I'm still human....

I understand how you all feel, promoting ones material is one thing but to solely talk about it is plain ignorant. I just thought it would be a positive thing to share that "my book may be featured in a film". People ask about my book, sure I will reply, but I will not stay focused on that. I'm not a robot....I think I'm still human....

Alrighty then.

I suppose it's ok. I mean that's what this thread is about, right? I've seen you post in other threads, Jeremy, and it hasn't only been about your book, so you're cool with me. :-)

I just hate it when people like join a forum, or a site or something, and then all they do is post things like "CHECK OUT MY NEW VIDEO" or such.

If you released a book DoK, it would be okay for you to post about it on the forums because you're an active contributing member of the community. We know you a little and would be happy to talk about it.

Couldn't agree more, J (ok Im settling on that nickname now). I would take time out to read DoK's book..oh, you have a book now DoK!. Sorry to hear you're grumpy J. Obviously my joke didnt have any long term cheering effects.

for the record, I don't know where I stand with this. Spam or no spam? There was another member that started posting page after page of his book, the viking one. To me, that was spam. But simply saying 'Hey, i wrote a book, please check it out, it may be made into a movie', i don't know if I consider i truly consider it spam.

I personally feel it wont hurt us to encourage independent writers and musicians on this site, and even allow them some leeway in promoting some of their works. Yes, it falls into a grey area of what is and what isn't spam, and its best we have clear guidelines for future threads such as this, so I'm going to leave it up to Tom what he wants to do with this.

I'd rather you and your friends from school stop banging a gavel at everyone else on the forum.

From school? what are you talking about. I'm 23 Thillian, I left my school years and years ago and I dont talk to anyone from their anymore.

Hahahahaha. Prick.

The Writer/Musician should contribute to the site before they start advertising. I'm sure you VIP members forked out a tenner to not deal with that.

I personally would like to see progress on their profile before they start showing off what a good writer they are. I haven't checked but apparently his reviews don't reflect that of a budding writer. I'm off to slueth.

and for the record, I may be somewhat biased on this one. As a father of 4year-old and 2year-old girls, I'm actually interested in checking this title out, especially since the author has girls of the same age.

But honestly, Listal is where you can share your views, make recommendations, and discover new stuff, correct? How is Uber recommending 'I am Legend', or ClaudiaDepp recommending the latest Johnny Depp film, any different than this guy recommending this kids book? As long as it doesnt become in-your-face promotion (like that Viking book author, posting half a dozen threads and giving people previews of his chapters), I honestly don't see it as spam. But I thought I'd make it clear i'm probably biased so I'm letting Tom make the call on this one.

p.s. welcome to the site, Jeremy.

I agree that it would be great for new writers etc to be on here, but surely we want their profile rather then the information about their work?. Like if a musician joined, a profile saying 'I'm John Doe, im 36 and I'm a musician' rather than:

about me: 'My song is called bla its about bla'
about my collections 'my song is 3 minutes long it aviable on vinyl etc'

Plus its not contrubutory to the site at all. Other than its forums..and do we really need more on here?

I was trying to say that it would be better for a new musician to actually contribute and get a better idea who's compatable with their sort of music, and then who might be interested. Also its good for research, what things are popular with the masses? etc

And whats stopping a windows salesman making a profile tomorrow, avatar of his windows, about me about his windows..posting in forums, selling his windows. Well enough on windows ha, but its just soliciting really I think. Its cold calling but on a forum. He hadn't even rated a thing or mentioned himself on the profile page untill I called him out.

I hope I make some sense.

I have to make it clear to everyone, that he adjusted his profile after our encounter, I wouldnt have launched otherwise. I saw a profile with no ratings, no personal profile information. An about me that said 'My book is called Mice City' and an about my collections that said more about 'Mice City'. I'm sure some sort of contribution should be made before advertising is permitted

I don't have a problem with people promoting stuff on the forums but it may get deleted depending on :

a) How relevant/interesting it is the the visitors of this site
b) Do they come back and reply to the thread they have created
c) Have they put some effort into their profile or generally contributing to the site.

Since promoting is pretty rare at the moment, it's not much of a problem but if a lot people come to do this then the rules may be stricter.

edit: thanks for the clarification, Tom

Thanks Tom. Succinct and informative.

I'll try to be a bit less bulshy from now on. I'm just like a runaway locomotive sometimes and cant seem to stop.

I for one do not live on the computer. I get on as frequent as time allows. Allow me to contribute to this site when I am capable.
Drop it already, it's old news, my book may be in a film, take it or leave it. I do respect the views of others...

I think Pre has made sense in every post.

I'M POSTING AFTER THE THREAD HAS DIED!

well i think this thread has derailed enough and cleared up a few issues, but its hard to talk about the book anymore. Jeremy, if you get more news on the movie deal for your book, please start a new thread.


(locking it up)