I NEVER Thought *This* Would Happen!

[rusty_armour]

I NEVER thought this would happen, but three of my stories (A Private View, Buckingham & Shaftesbury: The Schemes and the Theatrics and The Boathouse (particularly The Boathouse)) were mentioned in an academic paper called Heritage Film Audiences 2.0: Period Film Audiences and Online Film Cultures. For anyone who's curious, the relevant material can be found in pages 36-37 of the pdf document. Some other very worthy works are also analyzed, including fengirl88's The Bad Old Songs (on pages 37-38 of the pdf document).

I have to confess that I howled when I read what Dr. Monk wrote about The Boathouse -- mostly due to sheer shock and joy and not because I disagreed with what she wrote. *g*

Comments

[lazigyrl.livejournal.com]

How cool. Go you! :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, lazigyrl! :-D

How did your Big Bang story work out? Did you get it submitted in time?

[lazigyrl.livejournal.com]

I got it in. Actual posting dates have not been assigned yet, so no idea when it goes live. :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I'm happy you got it in. Good luck with the posting when the time comes. :-)

[avictoriangirl]

Oh wow! Congratulations! :D

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, avictoriangirl! :-D

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS!

And I'm looking forward to your reaction to this evening's Sherlock! I thought it was fab, very discombobulating!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Ah, thanks, alysscarlet! :-D

And I'm looking forward to your reaction to this evening's Sherlock! I thought it was fab, very discombobulating!

I'm downloading the episode as we speak! I'm hoping it will be ready around the same time as my chili. *g* It's great to know that you enjoyed the episode because I'm really looking forward to it myself! :-)

[maggie-conagher.livejournal.com]

I am so excited for you! Well deserved!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

That's such a kind thing to say! Thank you very much, maggie_conagher! :-D

[fengirl88.livejournal.com]

HOLY SHIT.

*collapses in a heap*

I just burst out laughing at 1 a.m. in my kitchen because the author quoted this exchange of yours:

‘The pastor said I was the most beautiful bride
he’d ever seen’ – ‘Alec, the pastor was blind’

*applauds you and squees*

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

HOLY SHIT.

*collapses in a heap*

LOL! I KNOW! *g*

I just burst out laughing at 1 a.m. in my kitchen because the author quoted this exchange of yours:

‘The pastor said I was the most beautiful bride
he’d ever seen’ – ‘Alec, the pastor was blind’

I was killing myself laughing as I read everything Dr. Monk wrote about "The Boathouse". I couldn't believe some of the material she quoted, such as the exchange you cited! It's just so surreal.

*applauds you and squees*

Thank you very much! Of course, I'm applauding and squeeing for you as well! :-D

[2ndskin.livejournal.com]

omg,omg,omg!!!!!!!! I truly think this is the coolest thing I've read on LJ in months!! SO INCREDIBLY EXCITING AND COOL AND MADE OF AWESOMENESS!!!! AND TO FIND OUT ON REICHENBACH DAY!!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER AGAIN!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

*Sniff, sniff* Stop it. I'm already weepy because of Sherlock. *g* Seriously, though, thank you very much. That's such a wonderfully kind thing to say. You've always been so incredibly supportive of all three stories, so I feel as if you're a part of this very special Reichenbach Day as well. :-D

[grassle.livejournal.com]

That's fantastic! Well done!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, grassle! :-D

[karen9.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Recognition in an academic paper is amazing. You deserve it.

I've just skipped through the article to the relevant parts because my brain's not up to reading anything academic right now, but I'll try to read it more critically soon.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Recognition in an academic paper is amazing. You deserve it.

That's an extremely kind thing to say! Thanks, karen9! :-D I'm not sure if I deserve it, but I'm very grateful to have been mentioned!

I've just skipped through the article to the relevant parts because my brain's not up to reading anything academic right now, but I'll try to read it more critically soon.

I've only made it as far as page three because I just haven't had time to read more. However, I'm hoping to make some more progress tonight. Apparently, Dr. Monk is hoping to receive some feedback, so I'm going to send her a message when I've finished reading the paper. If you end up reading the paper yourself and feel like leaving some feedback yourself, you can find Dr. Monk's email address near the end of the paper.

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

Well, it's about time someone recognized your talent. Congratulations.

OMG! Squee! You got recognized by academia. How cool is that?

Seriously, you have an amazing talent and it is wonderful that you've been called out for it. "The Boathouse" was a vivid enough piece of storytelling that it was compelling without my having any idea of the original material.

Edited to add: Stop blushing. You know it's true. Just run with it.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Well, it's about time someone recognized your talent. Congratulations.

Thank you very much, njc2007! :-D I think it's probably less about recognizing my talent (what little I possess) and more about the subject matter I chose to write about. However, I'm still thrilled that I was mentioned.

OMG! Squee! You got recognized by academia. How cool is that?

I KNOW! It's so surreal and bizarre! I'm still having trouble believing it!

Seriously, you have an amazing talent and it is wonderful that you've been called out for it. "The Boathouse" was a vivid enough piece of storytelling that it was compelling without my having any idea of the original material.

You're being much too kind, but thanks again! :-D I'm happy to hear that you were still able to enjoy "The Boathouse" without being familiar with the original source material. That's always wonderful to hear. :-D

Edited to add: Stop blushing. You know it's true. Just run with it.

LOL! I think you know me a little too well! *g* Okay, I'll accept your very generous compliment and run with it. :-D

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

I think, in this way at least, we are a little alike. (aka It takes one to know one.)

[crimsoncorundum.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful! I'll take a look at the document.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, crimsoncorundum! :-D I hope you enjoy the paper if you decide to read it. Dr. Monk is hoping to receive some feedback, so maybe you could send her a quick message if you like the paper. Her email address is near the end of the document.

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

Congratulations you! :D

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :-D

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

Oh my god! That is so so awesome! Personally, I only ever quoted my favourite works when I was writing academic stuff :) I imagine other academics probably really enjoyed the quotes! I know my committee always did. I'm on page 20 of the PDF (of course I read page 36-37 first), but I really felt like I needed more context to properly appreciate her discuss of your contribution. Hem hem. Now I'm going to have to actually watch the film!

Sorry I haven't commented on any of your Sherlock reviews. I've been avoiding spoilers. I still haven't managed to watch any of the episodes yet. My cold came back and I've just been dragging myself to work and back. I will never be well again! Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration. I'm actually starting to recover.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Oh my god! That is so so awesome!

Why, thank you! I'm happy you think so! I'm still in a state of disbelief myself! *g*

Personally, I only ever quoted my favourite works when I was writing academic stuff :) I imagine other academics probably really enjoyed the quotes! I know my committee always did.

Well, I don't know if my stories are on Dr. Monk's list of favourites. I think she chose to focus on them due to their genre more than anything, but it's nice to know that academics sometimes quote their favourite works in an academic context. I'm sure other academics did enjoy your quotes, especially if your committee did. ;-)

I'm on page 20 of the PDF (of course I read page 36-37 first), but I really felt like I needed more context to properly appreciate her discuss of your contribution.

Oh, that's fabulous! I know Dr. Monk is looking for feedback, so maybe you could send her a quick email at some point if you have time. I just sent her a message myself as I finished reading the paper last night. Although I'm not an academic, I found the paper really interesting -- the whole paper, not just pages 36-37. *g*

Hem hem. Now I'm going to have to actually watch the film!

Really? Wow! :-) Well, my copy is Region 2 and a friend has borrowed it. However, I've been toying with the idea of buying the 2004 special edition to get those special features that I've only been able to see on YouTube. *Accidentally looks up the film on Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00014NE62/ref=ox_ya_os_product)* Ooooooh! It comes with a booklet/production notes and has at least one Easter egg! *Accidentally purchases DVD* Well, Uncle S and Aunty A, guess what I put the rest of my Christmas cheque towards? *g* Sooo...obviously you can borrow the DVD once it's in my hot little hands. Or we could watch it together if you're interested. I'm expecting my Sherlock soundtrack in early February, so I'll probably pick up both packages from my parents at the same time.

Sorry I haven't commented on any of your Sherlock reviews. I've been avoiding spoilers. I still haven't managed to watch any of the episodes yet.

No worries. I just assumed that you hadn't had a chance to watch them. I don't blame you for avoiding spoilers. I tried to do the same thing myself and was mostly successful.

My cold came back and I've just been dragging myself to work and back. I will never be well again! Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration. I'm actually starting to recover.

Oh, no! How horrible! :-( Well, I hope you truly are on the mend. Is there anything you can take that would booster your immune system? I know my mom swears by Cold-FX (http://cold-fx.ca/products-boost-immune-system.htm), but I have no idea if it's vegan. They lost me on CVT-E002. *g*

[tazzles.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! That's pretty cool that you got mentioned in an academic paper.
What a terrible life she must lead. Having to read fanfic for school. ;)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! That's pretty cool that you got mentioned in an academic paper.

Thank you very much, tazzles! I'm glad you think so! :-) I have to admit that I'm still excited about it. Whenever I'm feeling down, I just think or say "academic paper" and that seems to help. *g*

What a terrible life she must lead. Having to read fanfic for school. ;)

LOL! Yeah, I know, eh? Dr. Monk told me that she had a lot of fun researching this paper. In fact, she apparently had to stop herself from gathering information and writing even more. *g*