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1_4_Jedi Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 6/2/06 11:54am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	I'll try to keep this short & sweet. I really enjoyed reading the Han Solo trilogy as written by Ms. Crispin. It's as simple as that, but I will also say that I certainly appreciated her efforts to capture the nature of the exhisting characters and complimenting their development while at the same time introducing interesting new ones. I found the reading to be direct, upbeat and relatively uncomplicated - much like my perception of the OT movies themselves. I especially liked the plotlines and tie-ins, and frankly I learned a long time ago not to let continuity foibles spoil a good story (especially in the SW EU ). Kudos on a job well done.
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accrispin Title: Author of the Han Solo Trilogy Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 6/3/06 8:53am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	"Admiral Wes" asked: >>>How much leeway did you have on creating the Hutt society and lifecycle? >>>Was the troopship Han lived on an Republic or Seperatist vessel? >>>What would you have written differently if the prequels had already been out? I was basically given a free hand in creating the Hutt society and interpersonal relationships. I don't recall any revisions that were suggested for Jabba and his buddies except that my editor asked me to "tone down" a bit of the violence in the scene where Jabba duked it out with his aunt, and then killed her baby Hutt. I didn't have any problem doing that, because, on re-reading, I thought the scene was a bit over the top. As for the troopship, I have no idea which faction it belonged to. At the time I wrote the books, I don't think the "Republic" or "Separatist" designation had been created. I guess if I thought about the ship's origin at all, I envisioned it as one of the "Empire's" old vessels, which would make it a Republic vessel. If the prequels had already been released at the time I wrote my books, I don't think I would have written much differently. I'm sure I would have changed the stuff I wrote about the early days of the Rebellion, as the time period was clearly off by several years. I might have had Chewie interact a bit differently with Han, but I can't be sure about that. After all, the main place where "ret-conning" was clearly indicated where Han and Chewie were concerned was during ANH, where Han decries the use of the Force, and says it's all hooey. Chewbacca's experiences during his encounter with Yoda on Kashyykk would have meant that he knew HAN was full of hooey, yet he said nothing during that scene on board the Millennium Falcon. I would certainly have shown or referred to Kashyykk being battle-scarred as a result of the Clone Wars during Han and Chewie's visit there. But, as I said before, I'm not really bothered by this stuff. It's just part of writing tie-in fiction, and you get used to it. (Note: I am aware this post will be edited for content by the TFN mods, and I give my permission for this.) -Ann C. Crispin P.S. Someone asked that I give the address for the Writer Beware website and blog. I don't know if this is allowed, but here it is: www.writerbeware.com (there's a link to the blog there) and www.accrispin.blogspot.com Writer Beware is a volunteer, non-profit, part of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)-- www.sfwa.org. We help writers avoid writing scams by posting items like the 20 Worst Agents List so aspiring writers can AVOID getting scammed.
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CooperTFN Title: TF.n EU Staff Emeritus Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 6/3/06 8:01pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin - Date Edited: 6/3/06 8:05pm (2 edits total) Edited By: CooperTFN
	Having read the HST many moons ago, I won't say with 100% certainty that there's nothing in there that's that difficult to fix, especially compared to other things we've come across like TTT and the Clone Wars cartoon (I certainly don't see where Han's relationship with Bria creates a problem), but as far as I'm concerned, whatever sources get contradicted should be the ones to have to bend around the HST, not the other way around. Edit - Ann, I'm glad to see you're still popping in here from time to time. I'm sure the mods would be happy to reopen your Authors & Artists thread if you saw fit to start browsing it again, since its purpose is similar to this one but would allow more extensive discussion of your non-SW projects. -----signature----- Mike Cooper's Star Wars Blog http://blogs.starwars.com/coopertfn "Your tongues can't repel flavor of that magnitude!" "NAKED TWI'LEK WITH LIGHTSABER = MONEY" - Ris_jSarek "I bid you all Dark Greetings!"
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 6/3/06 9:52pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	CooperTFN posted: Having read the HST many moons ago, I won't say with 100% certainty that there's nothing in there that's that difficult to fix, especially compared to other things we've come across like TTT and the Clone Wars cartoon. Meh, there isn't anything that can't be fixed, and most of it really doesn't need "fixing" -- just not to be misunderstood. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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accrispin Title: Author of the Han Solo Trilogy Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 6/4/06 8:56am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	If I were to appear at my Author thread again, wouldn't the "Bria haters" come back and pester me? The only way I got them to quit sending me hate email was to agree to close that thread and stop posting on TFN. I do NOT want to start all of that back up. -Ann C. Crispin
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CooperTFN Title: TF.n EU Staff Emeritus Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 6/4/06 5:06pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin - Date Edited: 6/4/06 5:11pm (1 edits total) Edited By: CooperTFN
	Actually, after a particularly aggressive incident with Karen Traviss last year, the staff has gotten very strict about the way VIPs are treated here, so you shouldn't have to endure anything like what happened back then. Anyone who tried to harass you, here or in private, would come up against a hardcore zero tolerance policy. I'll grant that it might be easier to just stay away entirely, but I think I speak on behalf of a wide majority (and certainly all of the staffers) when I say that it's worth the effort to keep you around. -----signature----- Mike Cooper's Star Wars Blog http://blogs.starwars.com/coopertfn "Your tongues can't repel flavor of that magnitude!" "NAKED TWI'LEK WITH LIGHTSABER = MONEY" - Ris_jSarek "I bid you all Dark Greetings!"
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accrispin Title: Author of the Han Solo Trilogy Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 6/4/06 5:25pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	Okay, I'll give it some thought. Thanks for the response. -Ann C. Crispin
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Katana_Geldar Title: Former CR Tasmania, AU' Registered: Mar '03	Date Posted: 6/4/06 6:10pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	Ann I actually liked Bria though amd probably one of the few who does. She is a kinda foreshadowing of Leia and I can see the purpose she serves in constantly being in the story even when she isn't near Han. As for the Han Solo trilogy in general, it's one of the first set of books we have set between the trilogies and even though there is some quite interesting stuff that's left out (Han in the Imperial Navy, Han meeting Chewie) what's in there is quite good. That being said there's a gaping hole in the story (I think it's in the second book) when Han goes off to the corporate sector but that's simply to match with Brian Daley and with those books there's no need to re-invent the wheel. -----signature----- Jacen and the two Vergeres http://gmgeldar.wordpress.com/vergere-essay/ Now, if you don't mind, I am somewhat preoccoupied telling the laws of physics to shut up and sit down.
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master_organa Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 6/4/06 6:57pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	Crispin's books are entertaining and use good characters from the movies and books. But Bria isn't that interesting a character. And sometimes the plots were stupid. Not to mention she completely ripped of Oliver Twist in her first book. -----signature----- Golden Compass- Dec. 7th "Is that what happens to us? A lifetime of conflict with no time for friends, so that when it's done, only are enemies send roses?"- Rorschach (Watchmen) 30 Rock ~ NBC Thursdays at 8:30
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LtNOWIS Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 6/4/06 7:00pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	Han's absence was actually at the beginning of the 3rd book. I thought that was great, personally; it really fit the canon well, and if you wanted to know what Han was doing, you could just pick up Daley's books. I actually read them between sections of the 3rd Crispin book, per the chronological order. -----signature----- A little bit about me: http://tinyurl.com/bnmcck
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Rogue_Follower Title: Manager: • Lit Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 6/4/06 8:23pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	[i]>>>Not to mention she completely ripped of Oliver Twist in her first book.
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TwiLekJedi Title: Classic Trilogy Manager Registered: Jun '01	Date Posted: 6/5/06 5:26am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	really? That's awsome I only read Oliver Twist this year, so I didn't notice it back when I read her trilogy -----signature----- We do what we must Because we can For the good of all of us Except the ones who are dead
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 6/5/06 8:47am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	accrispin posted: If I were to appear at my Author thread again, wouldn't the "Bria haters" come back and pester me? The only way I got them to quit sending me hate email was to agree to close that thread and stop posting on TFN. I do NOT want to start all of that back up. -Ann C. Crispin Well, you've been posting here, and how many Bria-haters have you seen? Given that they're more likely to show up in the wide world of Lit than a specific author thread, it seems like the general crisis is over. Plus, the mods are taking a hard line on bashing. I'd say the majority of people on these boards would be happy to have you back. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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accrispin Title: Author of the Han Solo Trilogy Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 6/26/06 9:00am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	Okay, enough time has gone by that I think I am "safe" from the hate email resuming. I'm feeling encouraged. I would like to open my author topic again, especially if I can use it as a way to help beginning writers. I'm an experienced writing workshop teacher, with many resources, as well as the Chair of Writer Beware. As the head of Writer Beware, I am used to volunteering my time to help out beginning writers. So...that said, could I re-open my author topic under those terms? How would I go about it? Can someone contact me via email to discuss this? Best, -Ann C. Crispin anncrispin@aol.com
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dp4m Registered: Nov '01	Date Posted: 6/26/06 9:23am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Ann C. Crispin
	I'll take care of it, Ann. -----signature----- "Looks like you're about to get pwned" - Eric Cartman "Awarding experience points for cleverly and creatively generating an enjoyable experience. How warped is that?" - Darths & Droids
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