Antenora
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Post by Antenora on Jun 18, 2004 16:24:47 GMT -5
I want to e-mail Mr. Snicket to see if I get an autoreply or what, and because there are things I want to ask him. But I realized it would be more fun if this were a 667 group effort. What would you like to say to Lemony? Post it here, and in a week or so I'll send the results to our dear Lemony.
My idea for the letter's beginning:
Dear Mr. Snicket,
We are the members of 667 Dark Avenue, a forum devoted to your books. All of us are big fans of you, and we have some questions[or comments, or praise].....
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Post by Whales on Jun 18, 2004 16:58:28 GMT -5
Good idea. He is more likely to listen then.
I should like to ask if he has a connection with Briny Beach because he often mentions it but it is only a small part of the story.
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Post by Amphagorey on Jun 18, 2004 20:50:55 GMT -5
Yes! Perfect. Oh swans, you do have to much time on your hands.....
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Antenora
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Post by Antenora on Jun 18, 2004 21:11:08 GMT -5
Great idea, swans! I found my list of questions to someday ask Lemony, and here are two that seem particularly intriguing:
1. Do you hide your face because you were terribly burned?
2. What should I do if my teachers say things like "It's a Very Full Day" and "There were Various Freedoms Denied"? Honestly, they do.
Also, do you think we should we give him the link to this forum?
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Post by Alchemist on Jun 18, 2004 21:55:49 GMT -5
You should say that it is from 'The Questions of the members of 667 Dark Avenue' or something to that effect in the subject bar. If he knows that it is from lots of people, he's more likely to give a personal reply.
Qustions I'd like to add:
1. How old are you? 2. Will there be any additional books that you will publish? If so, how many, and what will they be about? 3. Where does the series take place? 4. Do you go to forums/websites/FAQs about your books?
We can't ask him about things the big mysteries like V.F.D, the sugarbowl and Beatrice, because he will merely say 'Read and find out.'
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Post by Ennui on Jun 19, 2004 2:11:09 GMT -5
All good ideas...but they'll be to no avail if you email him. You'll just get the patronising out of office auto-reply.
Why not write to him instead? I've got his address in my common-place book. He'll be far more likely to respond.
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Post by timartwonis on Jun 19, 2004 2:13:47 GMT -5
Can you please put a foot note saying that we are in no way affiliated with Yale University? But it's a lovely letter. And could we incorporate the question of whether or not the Quagmires will ever be reunited while they are still living? also suggest that he make books of the Quagmire's story and the different POVs of the most invisibl characters that me be the most imporant
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Post by Whales on Jun 19, 2004 6:57:07 GMT -5
We should also mention a phobia of stakes as a reference to Jacques.
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Post by Celinra on Jun 19, 2004 14:19:24 GMT -5
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Post by ineedyourhelp on Jun 19, 2004 15:59:40 GMT -5
im in on this! yes, i think iit would be a better idea if we did write to him or had a sit-in infront of his house ;D
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Antenora
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Post by Antenora on Jun 19, 2004 16:05:44 GMT -5
All good ideas...but they'll be to no avail if you email him. You'll just get the patronising out of office auto-reply. Why not write to him instead? I've got his address in my common-place book. He'll be far more likely to respond. Could you PM me his real-world adress? Then I can print out our composite letter and send it. I shall transcribe any and all responses I get. However, what name should I put on it? My real name? A list of our usernames? Both?
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Post by ineedyourhelp on Jun 19, 2004 16:08:21 GMT -5
we should all put are first enitials like in the books.
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Antenora
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Post by Antenora on Jun 19, 2004 16:11:46 GMT -5
So what would you be called by? I? I think I'll include my real name, though, because I'm the one sending this thing.
The letter should end like this:
With all due respect, <My real name> and her acquaintances <list of usernames and/or initials>
The world is quiet here.
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Post by ineedyourhelp on Jun 19, 2004 16:15:30 GMT -5
my intitial would be M, but ill put my real name: Mark
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Post by Celinra on Jun 19, 2004 20:14:43 GMT -5
For an address, you may want to use this one: Daniel Handler HarperCollins Children's Books 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019
This is the one used in the letter I gave a link to. It is also the address Mary used when she sent him a letter and an absinthe spoon, and she got a responce.
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