Subject: A moment of silence...
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Posted on: 2011-02-07 20:39:00 UTC
...As the 'man who wrote those mouse books' (his own words) passes into the great book-signing convention in the sky. He was one of the three people who convinced me to become a writer (along with Roald Dahl and Terry Pratchett) and he will be deeply missed.
A great loss.
I used to read them, too... I had read every single one until the Sable Quean came out... my father, who only reads Tom Clancy once a year, read Triss to talk about it with me, and my copy was completely ruined by the way he would bend the front cover around to the back...
The Redwall books were a big part of my childhood, I used to read them all the time.
I still have them, though they're a bit the worse for wear after multiple readings.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some books to reread.
Despite me not knowing this Redwall fandom, RIP Mr. Jacques. Hope he knows that he and his series will not be forgotten.
I remember being a fervent fan of the Redwall series back during my middle and high school years. I liked them because they felt like a different kind of fantasy to me, so different from the 'dwarves, elves, and dragons' pattern that I had grown tired of by that time. While I haven't picked up any of series in several years, I would still gladly do so (and probably will now.)
All I can think is that I never got to tell him about that kid who kept talking about "Martian the Warrior". I think he'd have appreciated that.
I think he'd have appreciated it too, to be honest. He came across as that kind of guy.
It'll obviously be set this year, as sort of a comeback thing for the current years' student characters, so agents from any time are okay.
...if you're still looking, of course.
...Renée Garrett and Phoebe Claypool would be glad to at least poke their noses in, even though it's not their usual beat.
I have so many it was tricky narrowing it down to just a few, and I still ended up with about seven. I'll send you a quick email with descriptions and all.
... that they could potentially make a Liverpool Gathering this year? If it's not doable it's not a problem, but I just wondered.
It'd depend on when, of course, but I'm willing to show my face if I can.
It'll just be a while before I know all the details and can block out the un-doable times. I'll discuss it with my parents and check my exam stuff, and I'm sure I can find some time which'll suit as many people as want to come.
My Agents don't work in the Redwall continuum, but Chalk would want to go anyway. She would drag Jenka along with her.
Chalk will probably spend most of the time being uncharacteristically solemn. She will definitely pour out some Generic Alcohol in his honor. Jenka will mainly be offering services as a big, undead hugging device for Chalk and anyone else who needs one.
Chalk's fursona would be a squirrel, and Jenka's would be either a wolverine or a pine marten.
Melpomene you know. She's a cat-anthro already.
Skirfir is a LotR Dwarf (he stumbled through a plothole into HQ when a Mary Sue crashed Ori's Last Stand). His fursona is likely to be a raven, on account of the ravens of Erebor.
You may have Kestrel and Kieran, of course. With Adder and Deuce as a marten and a fox, respectively. Maybe even Artemis in polecat form.
Fritz and Silas are both available--and certainly willing.
God, I had no idea he was so old (relatively). This is a hell of a shock...
You'd be welcome to use Danny. Although he doesn't run the Mossflower beat, as a devotee of almost all things literature he would have read the series in his youth.
As per his last mission, Ian takes the form of a rather tall, lanky squirrel, while Orion would be a mouse. Kaliel/Maeryn I'm not so sure about; probably a mongoose if they had any choice, but if not, a weasel.
You sorta know Kyran, but I can send you information on him and his partner in an e-mail if you would like.
wordsmith101@btopenworldNOSPAM.com, remove the caps (I include those just in case, y'know).
Thank you for reminding me, in any case. I'll get some information sent ASAP.
Admiration for the heroes (and villians) of his books made me the man I am today. Now I'll have to be certain to complete my collection. I think I'm two or three books short.
Brian Jacques, you will be sorely missed.
And it wouldn't be much of an exaggeration to say that "Redwall" was one of the books that prodded me into reading fiction for fun. I still remember reading it, then the others...
It really is a pity that he's gone.
...As the 'man who wrote those mouse books' (his own words) passes into the great book-signing convention in the sky. He was one of the three people who convinced me to become a writer (along with Roald Dahl and Terry Pratchett) and he will be deeply missed.
He was one of my childhood heroes; probably one of my bigger inspirations as well.
It's gonna be a pity to see him gone, at a (relatively) young age. His books were magnificent, and my family and I are going to miss pre-ordering his books a month in advance.
Damn.
I'm not really sure what else to say that others haven't already. I only ever read the first of the Redwall books, so I didn't know his writing as well as most, but it's a big loss. Really wish I could add something useful but I'm at a bit of a loss for words.
My next-door neighbor is 85, and he's still puttering around fairly well, and he's still doing some magnificent artwork.
So yes, I do believe that 71 is young--relatively speaking. Brian Jacques was a magnificent talent, and the world will be a little less bright for it.
-H_W
Another of my favourite writers passed away. I just hope he's gone to a better place. As PitViper says, sunny slopes and quiet streams. It's what he deserves.
I'd really like to thank him for inspiring so many people, especially young people. No matter the badfic, no matter the Sues, I'm grateful so many young kids read his stuff. He set lots on a really great path to become writers. Or even... just readers.
Good job, Mr. Jacques.
Unfortunately, he may now begin spinning in his grave...
Gone to sunny slopes and quiet streams, I guess.