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Posted by Nick Wing

April 23rd 2010

Dear Mr. Nicholson, Are there archetypal characters, forms or classical themes which you have found to recur throughout your work? Best regards, Nick Wing Nashville, TN

William Nicholson responded:

Hard question. I don't think I want to investigate, because it make the work too self-conscious. Maybe when I grind to a halt at last I'll look back and know.

Posted by David P. Hoadley

April 22nd 2010

Dear Sir; As I've stated previously in some of my communications with you, I'm interested in retelling Firelight using Computer Graphic Images: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2042196 I would like to request your permission to turn this into a published Graphic Novel. For me, this is primarily a labor of love. I wouldn't mind getting some financial from book sale, for my labor, but that's not my prime motivation. Could you therefor be available for some serious discussion about turning my Firelight series into a Graphic Novel? While you yourself have publicly stated that you have no desire to turn the screen play into a book, would you though have any opposition to my doing so? I feel a strong compulsion here to do so, but obviously your own wishes and desires take precedence. My version, if allowed, would see certain variations of plot, such as such as tying it into various other Victorian Romances such as Elizabeth Geskill's North & South (England, not US), and Jane Eyre. Yours truly, David P. Hoadley

William Nicholson responded:

Sorry, but I don't want a re-conceived version of Firelight being created under that name. I think it would be confusing. Why don't you create your own work, drawing on Firelight (I've no problem with that) and whatever else you want to stir into the mix, and call it by its own name?

Posted by Stephanie Williams

April 22nd 2010

I attended your talk last night at Waterstones in Manchester which I found really enlightening and informative. it certainly made me look at my own writing in a different light and made me realise that I still have a lot of work to do! I am the Editor of the magazine for the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and I would be really interested in running an article on what you discussed last night. Would it be possible to get in touch with you regarding this, maybe get some quotes for inclusion? Many thanks again for a wonderful talk.

William Nicholson responded:

I'd love to develop the themes of that evening further. I'll contact you via my direct email.

Posted by Ashley Rider

April 21st 2010

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your recent visit to Boston Spa School, I will definitely be getting myself a copy of Rich and Mad. I'm sorry if you get questions like this all the time: What was it like working with Ridley Scott?

William Nicholson responded:

Ridley Scott is a genius, and also a very decent man. It was an honour to work with him. Let me know what you make of Rich and Mad.

Posted by Paul Talkington

April 20th 2010

I am a big admirer of your work for the cinema. I read awhile backthat you were writing a film script on the Battle of Hastings. I was wondering whether you had completed the scipt and when the project might go into production ? I read on the internet that the film was due to start to shooting last year. It is such a fascinating subject matter. Thank you

William Nicholson responded:

Never believe internet gossip about films. Yes, I've written a screenplay on 1066, and the producers are currently pondering directors, costs, etc. Impossible at this stage to say when or whether it will proceed.

Posted by Anthony

April 19th 2010

Hi, and many thanks for all your responces. In your play "Katherine Howard" you have the Captain 'thrusts his sword deep into the bed with a blood-curdling yell'. Can you explain why this was done ? I am about to start rehearsals and am keen to know as much as I can as the director. Muchly appreciated of your time.

William Nicholson responded:

This was a genuine ritual. The idea was to make sure no assassin was lying concealed in the bed. But of course in the context it takes on a sexual significance.