Suggestions for Making Sense of This LJ and the Titanic of Wanks:

[turimel]

If you are just getting started at exploring the massive fraud that was Bit of Earth, Welcome. These suggestions might help you find your way through this morbidly fascinating recap of the schemes, scams, etc. that hoodwinked half the cast of the LOTR film trilogy.

Comments

[aurianrose]

I just finished a re-read of your book about a week ago. It never ceases to amuse me! (The chat transcripts are a particular favorite...) :o)

Are there any plans for a sequel or further updates about Amy and Abbey?

Take care and best wishes for the future!

[fawkes_07]

Awww...*blush*

Well, I'm probably not supposed to give this up just yet, but there's actually a film in the works. And by "in the works," I mean "expected to be in theaters possibly as soon as January (but more likely March)." Believe me, it'll be posted here as soon as I'm given the go-ahead.

I don't hear much from the folks on Hollywood Blvd anymore--I suspect that Those Two are trying to keep a low profile after their big scam against the Business Improvement District went kaplooey. But who knows?
--Turi

[aurianrose]

That is awesome! Congrats to you! It's about time you have lots of good karma coming your way, after all the crap they put you through. I can't wait to hear more about the film!

Seriously, though, your book was well-written and a fun read. I hope you plan on continuing your writing career as well!

I'm sure those two will pop again. It seems as if they are unable to stay out of the spotlight for long.

[fawkes_07]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm pretty jazzed about the film thing too, not sure exactly where it's going to go, it could end up in someone's "unfinished" bin, you never know, but at least it's in the works.

I do hope to do some serious writing again, but I've gotten caught up in this fanfic--I wanted to write a Book Seven of Harry Potter for my kids, because JK Rowling is just getting too darn "mature audiences only" for my eight-year-old. Ya know? It's taking forever to complete (that's what I've been doing on this Fawkes_07 account--have a read if you're into that, it's a fun story).

And yes, I saw that picture, I think I have an entry about it somewhere, it's definitely Young Amy. Always the little actress...

Bitterness

[fordsflappers]

You what's interesting/lame? "Victoria Bitter" was an AWESOME writer. http://www.libraryofmoria.com/frodosam/clean.txt I looked for her stuff especially before I found out about the crazy skankness. Why does a ho like that get fic-skills and I don't?

Re: Bitterness

[fawkes_07]

Oh, I know! I totally loved "VB's" fics that were posted on the BOE website--but I had no idea that VB was the same person as "Jordan Wood."

She also is an incredible artist--her pencil drawings are flat out stunning. Too bad she hasn't got a shred of conscience to go with her talents.

[thegrapeofdeath]

Just finished reading the book and it was something. I live in Beaverton, so it's amazing to here all this happening, practically in my backyard (I'm about a 5-10 drive from the Beaverton city library). I do remember Project Elanor, but I never went. My parents did, and they are next in line for reading the book.

I didn't join the LOTR fandom until February 2004. I can only imagine how different my experience would have been if I'd joined a little earlier.

I'm finding it very interesting going through several of their old LJs. Archive.org is a wonderful thing.

[thegrapeofdeath]

Wednesday, June 5th, 2002 - 10:51 am

"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated"

Just move that statement to a few months later and it would be very accurate.

http://web.archive.org/web/20020827170802/http://www.livejournal.com/users/victoriabitter/

[thegrapeofdeath]

Also, in the third post down, this might have been the picture she was showing to OB in the chat in the appendixes of your book:
http://web.archive.org/web/20020725185109/www.livejournal.com/users/victoriabitter/day/2002/03/12

[fawkes_07]

Yeah, I looked at that--it probably is. I can't believe VB's old LJ is still up at the wayback machine! I may have to go through that if I ever do a 2nd edition of Teh Book.

~Turi

[yeuxdebleu]

Well, guess what! I just got this in an Elijah Wood google alert. Have you seen it? Nice plug for your book. ;>)

http://adistantsoil.com/blog/?p=1039

[fawkes_07]

I KNOW!! I LOVE Colleen Doran!! She has been one of my biggest supporters. Not only did she and Amy/Jordan grow up in the same town, go to the same schools and even WORK at the same summer jobs, she also sent a check to Bit of Earth (not having any idea it was being run by con artists) back when the Elanor Garden was created. Not to mention she is a total goddess of snarky humor with this classic Southern Belle politeness--she's just sooo cool. Not to mention her art kicks ass!

[yeuxdebleu]

Ya know....I think she was at ELF last July. I recall the name; I think she was a vendor. If so, I remember being very impressed with her art.

I read what she wrote about growing up with Amy....small world.

[fawkes_07]

I'm not sure about the ELF in New Jersey, but she was definitely at the one in Orlando--she shared her table with me so I could sell books and pottery. Her art is totally incredible--she does a lot of Silmarillion themes, and she has this adorable one of the Fab Four hobbits' feet.

More than overdue

[amy_player]

I think there is something God wants me to say to all of you, and that I'm way overdue in saying it.
http://amy-player.livejournal.com/