Argh.

[valis2]

I was going to do my fractured fairy tale based on this really beautiful fairy tale I read in Cricket magazine while I was growing up.

Years ago I gave my old Cricket magazines away, though, so I don't have that issue any longer. I didn't think it would be difficult to find, though.

But I just started thinking...I have several collections of fairy tales, and I've never seen this particular one. I just now tried to look it up, but I can't find it online.

I can write it, still, and make it work, even though I haven't read it in so long...but I won't have anywhere to link it to, and I'm afraid no one will know the source story. Hmm. I might still do it anyway. It's just such an interesting idea.

argh.

ETA: Though I did find Wolverine fanfiction while searching. Odd.

ETA: I've figured it out. *shouts and flails* It is, of course, a story by an American author, rather recent, and not an older story that would be easy to find on the internet. Because it's a copyrighted work, it is only available through her book, which is OOP, and so this presents two problems. 1) Most likely, no one has read this story before so no one will know the source material. 2) The only way to find the source material is to buy it off eBay or whatnot. I'm so frustrated! It's such an awesome story, and I won't be doing it justice if I don't read the source material again before I write it. *is exasperated*

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[scarah2.livejournal.com]

The Girl who Trod on a Loaf is my favorite.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I know that story...it's pretty hardcore. ;) Funny enough, one of my friends loves that story tremendously, it's her favorite fairy tale too.

[scarah2.livejournal.com]

I also enjoy the stories of Struffelpeter.

See, this is my problem when people are all "Nothing totally gross will happen in HP, Ron (or fill in the blank) won't die, because they're just kids' books!!11

Yeah, just kids' books.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yes, let's clean everything up so no child will ever feel scared, hurt, frightened, lost, intrigued, upset, horrified, uncertain, happy, astonished, or, well, anything at all.

[scarah2.livejournal.com]

Because that will totally prepare them for the world.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

We should just incubate them in a giant styrofoam cooler until they're, like, forty.

[scarah2.livejournal.com]

Oh good, I can stay in mine for another 6 years. Feed me!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Mmm...this soylent green tastes like chicken.

[cactus-wren.livejournal.com]

We should just incubate them in a giant styrofoam cooler until they're, like, forty.

After the Mommy moment I had yesterday, all I can say is 'What's wrong with that?'! Heh. Sadly, I guess it's just not realistic.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I guess it's just not realistic.

Yes, I heartily agree, because styrofoam really wreaks havoc with the environment.

*giggle*

[cactus-wren.livejournal.com]

*snorts*

maybe a plastic bubble would be better. Right now my oldest is suffering from chigger bites. The bugs seem to find her quite tasty, while they haven't bitten my youngest at all. We keep telling Holly we're going to get her a plastic bubble that she can just roll around in like a hamster, then she'll be safe from the bugs til we can figure out where they're coming from & kill them all.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Just watch out for those stairs!

[scarah2.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, for some reason I also really liked Snow White (not THAT Snow White) and Rose Red. Even though they are total Sues.

[ac1d6urn.livejournal.com]

Out of curiosity, Valis, who's the author and what's the name of the book and the story? Mention the magic words "hard to find on the web" and I just can't miss a challenge!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Well, I've found it, but I don't want to give away the title just yet.

It's by Jane Yolen, it is part of her anthology Dream Weaver (1989), which in itself is a reprint of seven stories with a new linking narrative.

If you ever want to chat, I'm valis270 on AIM.

I've just ordered the book, but if you find the story on the internet OH PLEASE let me know, because I won't get the book until after the challenge is over. I really want to write this and I can't without the source material.

[aramintasnape.livejournal.com]

I hope you find it! Can't wait to read!

I've sort of given up on mine - I had an idea at first, but it didn't work out and just ended up all sloppy and trashy. When's the deadline again? 31st isn't it? Maybe I'll be struck by inspiration before then!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hope inspiration strikes! I'd love to read something new. :) *crosses fingers and hopes*

[mariannelee.livejournal.com]

PUBLIC LIBRARY!!!! They have OOP books, too. And most libraries now have on-line catalogs, and you can even request books to be shipped to you from other libraries.

Marianne

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Heh...well, I don't have the best track record for libraries.

Besides, working at a bookstore spoiled me tremendously.

And, it's the holiday weekend.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

But it is a good idea. Will check the local library, see if I can run through their card catalogue online.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Looks like some of them won't let me access without having a card. There is one library that actually has a copy, on the shelf. I will have to see if they are open tomorrow, I'll try to run down and nab a copy.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Well, they're closed for the rest of the weekend. I'll just try to think something new up.