"And the violent / sexy bits will be pre dog-eared for easy access!"

WHAT.

That was clearly a joke, so I wasn't going to add that to LI73, but I KNOW, RIGHT?

Unless someone has hacked into Monastic's twitter?

... but both Matt and Ash have made jokes like that before.

I CAN'T EVEN.

Yes, obviously a joke, but still. My mind went straight to S/G... *gets hopes up, foolishly* :P

If I am right and that was Matthew posting... erm, probably not what he was thinking?

Phyllis/Nelson, for SURE.

WAHEY! Well it's about time we had some more Phyllis/Nelson. Bring it on! :D

Well, first of all, they should hire the best fanfic writers to do the job. If they're serious, that is.

I have to admit feeling nervous about it. My experience of tie-in novels is that they're typically disappointing. They don't come close to the characterisation, plotting, and sheer invention of the best of fanfic. At worst, they're actively awful. At best, they're tolerable.

On the other hand... it would help keep the fandom alive. It could generate other spinoffs and merchandise that could be even more fun (replica St Christopher medals! Ivanhoe figurines! an official Life on Mars cookbook with recipes for Gene's Curry and Sam's Hamburger with a Side of Tapioca!). 'Cause if it's LOM tat, I'm all for it. *begins clearing off window sills*

And if there are audiobooks, read by John or Phil or, shoot, Noreen Kershaw, I'd queue up with a tent and a sleeping bag because HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE?

On the other other hand, if any of those products was used to canonically link LoM to A2A, I would boycott it on principle. Even if it was a replica black leather jacket personally distressed by John Simm.

On the other other other hand... I'd tolerate just about anything if it would lead to a LoM fan convention.

Colour me undecided :-P

Edited at 2010-12-14 07:35 am (UTC)

If I could get a paying gig writing LoM fiction? I'd probably be the happiest person in the world. Buuuut I think they'd probably go with professional writers in this case, hah.

As I have said, the potential on both sides is great. And, yes, it does look like they'd be treating A2A as canon, which is annoying but expected.

I was going to start with "they should hire you," but decided that sounded a bit OTT. even if true

Professional writers don't necessarily feel passionate about the characters, and I think that's a precondition for truly great fic. (Not that the writers have to adore Sam & co. in a fangirly way, but they *should* be fascinated by them.) So I'm still a bit dubious about having "pros" taking this on. But I'd be thrilled to be wrong, of course.

P.S. Speedy macro love ♥

I assumed I was amongst 'the best' then regardless. Egos --- such wonderful things!

If Mark Grieg were writing them, they'd be AM-AY-AY-AY-ZING.

Hmm. The buzz seems to be that the novels will all be about Gene. Certainly the Den of Geek petition is all about new!Gene!content. Not a mention of Sam that I could see. And OK, "years between LoM and A2A", but that still seems a bit of an omission.

So I tweeted MonasticProds to say that the charm of LoM lies in the interplay between Sam and Gene, and please not to neglect that. Not sure it's a view that's wanted, but honestly -- even if you love Gene and don't much care for Sam, they are the perfect character foils for one another. If any new novels foreground Gene to the point where Sam is a tiny figure in the background, I don't think I want to read them.

I am fairly sure there shall be plenty of awesome buddy cop goodness. A2A brought us Gene <3 Sam, remember? Ashley's all about talking about the love between men? Matthew is all, 'homoerotic clinches'. You can't have LoM novels without a strong Sam presence, even if it's not shown from his POV.

Hiya,

Gene Hunt is just one of those things/people you never stop liking. I've “been with” him for such a long time I can't remember when I “met” him which is fine. That said some of the stuff isn't believable/well done at all & I'd never have bought it myself.
I just think I’ll be lucky if these novels come out at all.

This can't be real. Can it?!?!?

*rubs eyes and stares wonderingly at screen*

Janni, it has the potential to be real.

I. Know.

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house
The Twitter was stirring with a MASHable grouse
Their notepads were placed on their nightstands with care
In hopes that grand ideas soon would be there
The fangirls were sleeping, all sound in their beds
The question, "who's topping?" did dance in their heads
And Matt in his kerchief, and Ash in his cap
Drank deep to forget all that 'Bonekickers' pap
Then, at Matt's keyboard, there arose such a clatter
The fans rushed their monitors, shouting, "Hey, what's the matter?!"
They opened their Twitter clients, stifling yawns with their hands
Hit 'Refresh' as FailWhale said, "Exceeded demand!"
When what, to their wondering eyes, should appear?
But Matthew and Ashley, after several pints of beer!
"Let's knock out some novels!" they cried, clinking glasses
Link 'Mars' with (apocryphal) 'Ashes to Ashes'
More rapid than Wylie, their fangirls, they came
Even though Matt had shouted, and occasionally called them names
"O, Fangirls! You're wrong! And to show you, I'll prove it!
Het romances were there! There's no way that I blew it!"
From the top of the bed, dangling rope from the wall
Ash had snuck up behind and restrained Matt, withal!
"That's enough out of you," Ash purred, deep and dark
"This is how we ended up on that 'Bonekickers' lark!"
So off to their LJs, those fangirls, they flew
With their heads full of dreams, and some plotbunnies, too
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
An angry voice shouting, "Gene Hunt is no poof!"
As I drew in my head, and was turning around
Down the chimney, a certain writer came with a bound
Dragging rope, and disheveled, from head down to foot
And his clothes were all tarnished with greasepaint and soot
A big pack of novels, he'd slung on his back
Looked a bit like a student as he rustled his pack
His ringlets, they bounced! His cheeks were so cheery!
(Ash followed soon after, looking forlorn and weary)
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And his pale face reflected the moon's silver glow
The stump of a pencil, he bit in his teeth
I bit back my tongue, trying to hide disbelief
He had a broad face and a little round belly
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, from a life full of writing,
I couldn't help smiling, and bade him glad tidings
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon made Ash feel an immense sort of dread
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
Wrote pages with fury; debated merits of "berk"
When, in a macrame swing, up the chimney he rose
Ash huffed as he pulled, wished for reindeer in droves
He pulled up a winch, reeled the rope in right quick
And away Matthew flew, like the crack of a whip
But I heard him exclaim, ere he flew out of sight,
"Happy reading to all, and to all a goodnight!"

ASHLSDHKHKAHHFAHDKHKEHASKHEKHKLHDLAHLAH!!!!!!!!!!!

*halos*

(Also? That took far less time than it should have. XD)

This is far too awesome. :DDD

Why thank you. :D

Loz says we should read this and then see if you're not SOME KIND OF WEIRD, INSANE, DELIGHTFUL GENIUS.

I'm supposed to act like this is a new revelation? ♥

Oh dear. Dare I ask where?! XD

Well, I do have a reputation to maintain. Partly due to people who are far too kind, such as yourself. ♥

It's her newest LJ post. Her mind exploded in to CAPSLOCK!

Genius! :D

*eg*

I can't believe I forgot to mention the most important part. While writing this, I heard Stephen Fry reading it aloud in my head. >3333333333