Monday, April 9, 2012

Making a Movie of It

I think every author has a secret fantasy that his or her book will be made into a movie. Especially if it's a big exciting book with lots of action scenes. Like my most recent book - THE GIRL WHO REMEMBERED HORSES.


"The horses came streaming off the hill. Panicking, screaming notes of alarm, the moon glowed on their silken coats. Sahara could barely breathe. She had never been so close to the creatures. Huge muscles gleaming and feet pounding through the air, manes and tails floating awry, and the sweet smell of sweat foaming on their necks."


Or the scene where Sahara bonds with the foal:


"Sahara stroked the soft coat. I am running my hands across a real, live baby horse. This is not a dream. This is really happening. It seemed like a miracle, and Sahara knew at that moment she would protect this special baby with her life, if she had to."

In the novel, Sahara is a bit older than the girl in this bronze statue, but I think it captures the feelings perfectly.

Have you read The Girl Who Remembered Horses yet? Don't you think it would be a great movie?

Since the movie War Horse showed his affinity for horses, I might even chose Mr. Spielberg to direct. Call me, Steven. Let's talk . . .

5 comments:

Dreaming said...

I haven't read the book.... (it is downloaded, however)... but I'm thinking that yes, it would make a great movie! Love the pictures/statue you found to illustrate your points! Yes... maybe one of your friends knows Steven and can put a bug in his ear!

Linda Benson said...

Oh Dreaming - let me know when you read the book. I'd love to know what you think. Oh wait - you're not one of those people who are going to wait for the movie version, are you? LOL

Patricia said...

I enjoyed the bit of writing your shared with us, Linda. Yeah, I bet every author can picture her book on the big screen. I know I have. Wouldn't THAT be cool?
Patti

jane ayres said...

HI, as a fellow horse writer I totally empathise! Your words conjure up vivid imagery and I know often when I write I have to visualise it as if it was running on a screen. One of my early books, Wild Horse Island, was written with a movie version in my head and after it was published, I emailed 30 producers and had 2 reply positively. Sadly, in the end it's all about the likelihood of them raising the budget so it hasn't happened..yet. I keep dreaming. But have you sent your book to independent producers or directors/actors who you think would be perfect? Happy to advise on my own experiences if that would be useful.....

Linda Benson said...

Wow, thank you, Jane! No I haven't pursued that route, but what a fabulous idea. We may talk in the future! Thanks for the advice.