tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1903928152067234217..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: The Lure of the Masquerade, a guest post by Tasha AlexanderJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-864391053325950532014-11-04T18:56:25.626-05:002014-11-04T18:56:25.626-05:00I always loved Princess Aurora, but Elinor Dashwoo...I always loved Princess Aurora, but Elinor Dashwood would be another. On a more modern note, Nancy Drew.LPIpphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329659432589284933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12062358106929203762014-10-30T21:31:47.500-04:002014-10-30T21:31:47.500-04:00Post-train Anna Karenina would fit right in with t...Post-train Anna Karenina would fit right in with the current zombie trend, just saying.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43880771910495516612014-10-30T21:10:24.734-04:002014-10-30T21:10:24.734-04:00Thanks JRs for introducing so many new to me autho...Thanks JRs for introducing so many new to me authors. I'm not a big Halloween fan but I love costumes. I'd be Lady Mary or Lady Edith.GranAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33425805053817424332014-10-30T19:51:21.623-04:002014-10-30T19:51:21.623-04:00I would go as Elizabeth Bennet too. Alternatively...I would go as Elizabeth Bennet too. Alternatively, Scarlett O'Hara. Or Eustacia Vye. <br /><br />--Brenda Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49022640693577436082014-10-30T15:34:58.110-04:002014-10-30T15:34:58.110-04:00Two authors I respect have posted about this serie...Two authors I respect have posted about this series I didn't know about, so time to find the Lady Emily books. It's so much fun to find a new author and series to read!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913682520972933854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64054132833444854432014-10-30T15:27:33.148-04:002014-10-30T15:27:33.148-04:00Welcome Tasha! I adore that photo of you!
Since m...Welcome Tasha! I adore that photo of you!<br /><br />Since my son in his younger days went as Harry Potter, Hubby has gone as Hagrid and I've been Professor McGonagall. Not exactly glam, but lots of fun.Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39432389483742022292014-10-30T14:32:13.802-04:002014-10-30T14:32:13.802-04:00It helps that Tsha is knock-down-dead gorgeous.
A...It helps that Tsha is knock-down-dead gorgeous.<br /><br />As for me... the Red Queen? If only to be able to shout OFF WITH HER HEAD!<br /><br />I think I'm too old to be Carrie. <br /><br />The Giant Peach?Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17535352901108558772014-10-30T14:05:11.241-04:002014-10-30T14:05:11.241-04:00I'd go as Emma Bannon, forensic sorceress in t...I'd go as Emma Bannon, forensic sorceress in the Lilith Saintcrow series...She had great clothes! Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81149573574804611912014-10-30T13:39:06.114-04:002014-10-30T13:39:06.114-04:00I already went as Harriet Vane to a Crime Bake ban...I already went as Harriet Vane to a Crime Bake banquet. I'd love to go as Molly in Rhys' series, too.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50909160637657393132014-10-30T12:48:48.520-04:002014-10-30T12:48:48.520-04:00I'm not sure what literary costume I would cho...I'm not sure what literary costume I would choose, but my red-headed Youngest is going to tomorrow night's Hallowe'en party as "Modern Day Anne of Green Gables!"Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4898702444509375852014-10-30T12:24:08.007-04:002014-10-30T12:24:08.007-04:00As I am a huge fan of the Lady Emily series, I wo...As I am a huge fan of the Lady Emily series, I would love to dress in one of the exquisite Worth creations. Otherwise, Lady Guinevere or a romantic heroine of a Byron poem.Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88230587954005304692014-10-30T12:18:34.702-04:002014-10-30T12:18:34.702-04:00Oh, so interesting. My first thought was, "Do...Oh, so interesting. My first thought was, "Do the literary characters have to be female?" I guess maybe that helps explain why I write multiple viewpoint books.<br /><br />On that note, how about Robinson Crusoe? (You'd be a bit chilly...) One of the Three Musketeers? <br /><br />But I must say I'm really enjoying the women's costumes on Death Comes to Pemberly, so maybe there is hope for me yet:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58645684699806342942014-10-30T12:03:00.361-04:002014-10-30T12:03:00.361-04:00PK, yes! Lisbeth would be an excellent choice, esp...PK, yes! Lisbeth would be an excellent choice, especially with fake tattoos...<br /><br />Libby, I'm all for convenient adjustments!<br /><br />Kathy, LOVE the idea of Hester Prynne. I bought a t-shirt with a Scarlet A on it last summer when we were at the House of the Seven Gables. Always get strange looks when I wear it!Tasha Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850540427161315450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85972622832367886222014-10-30T11:47:02.299-04:002014-10-30T11:47:02.299-04:00I love historical fiction, and even better is myst...I love historical fiction, and even better is mystery with historical fiction, so I need to start reading your Lady Emily series. I'm not sure why I haven't yet, but I will correct that error. One type of book that I also enjoy for the historical aspects is time travel. It would be the greatest thrill to walk the streets of an earlier time with the knowledge of what happens there later.<br /><br />Literary costume? Joan, you picked a great one in Mary Poppins. Not only do you have the umbrella, but you could wear a coat, too, if it's cold. It's going to be the coldest Halloween here in 12 years. <br /><br />I think I'd go with Hester Prynne, with the scarlett A emblazoned upon my dress. I always enjoy a conversation piece, and being asked about my "A" could make for some lively chatter. There's the added benefit of being able to wear a cape in cold weather, too. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26191762109151373902014-10-30T10:46:31.382-04:002014-10-30T10:46:31.382-04:00Ah yes, living history but with convenient adjustm...Ah yes, living history but with convenient adjustments. Sounds excellent to me!<br />Books are a great way to travel through space and time.Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28764216050599860602014-10-30T10:40:14.553-04:002014-10-30T10:40:14.553-04:00Ok, going COMPLETELY against my character but for ...Ok, going COMPLETELY against my character but for fun (and shock value) I think I would go as Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Leather jacket, combat boots, (fake) tattoos and (fake) piercings. And the hair. A laptop is a good accessory.PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83463668148161378722014-10-30T10:13:09.389-04:002014-10-30T10:13:09.389-04:00You guys have such fantastic costume ideas!
Mary...You guys have such fantastic costume ideas! <br /><br />Mary Poppins is brilliant, Joan, and allows for inclement weather, too, with that umbrella. <br /><br />Mary, I bet you would make a fantastic Elizabeth Bennett! <br /><br />Karen, I always went for Cinderella rather than Snow White, only because I felt like you couldn't be a blonde Snow White. Which, really, is silly! I could have got a wig! Still, I was desperate to have that blue Cinderella dress. Of course, living in Northern Indiana meant it was always covered up with a winter coat for Trick or Treating. Grrrr....<br /><br />Hank, yes! Dying to see you at Bcon! I think Anna would work as long as it was pre-train (ha), but yes, sad. Gigi is a great idea despite the weird storyline. Thank heaven for little girls and all that...Miranda Priestly is perfect! I mean, who wouldn't want her clothes??? <br /><br />Kaye, Daisy Buchanan might be one of the best ideas I have ever heard. Love those gorgeous flapper fashions.....Tasha Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850540427161315450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31925242566991979402014-10-30T10:04:15.030-04:002014-10-30T10:04:15.030-04:00Mornin' Tasha!! I love Halloween too. and I&...Mornin' Tasha!! I love Halloween too. and I'll happily take any of the candy that doesn't appeal to you.<br /><br />My ideal literary costume would be anything from Daisy Buchanan's closet.<br /><br />Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89916668269931700642014-10-30T09:44:33.252-04:002014-10-30T09:44:33.252-04:00One of my favorite costumes ever was Snow White. H...One of my favorite costumes ever was Snow White. Hardly any makeup needed, so it was easy to navigate the evening's activities. A very important costume consideration, in my opinion. <br /><br />Also: everyone gets it, immediately. Mary Poppins would work that way, too, Joan! Good idea. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66140707567608626792014-10-30T09:22:54.346-04:002014-10-30T09:22:54.346-04:00What a wonderful question! (And hi, Tasha! xoxoo ...What a wonderful question! (And hi, Tasha! xoxoo and etc..hope you and A will be at Bouchercon!)<br /><br />SO, I figure I'm already dressed as Jane Ryland, right?<br /><br />ANna Karenina would be glam, but too sad. Of, how about Colette's Gigi? ALso, kind of a weird story, though. How about--not that it's LITERARY :-) ) but Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada? That'd be fun.<br /><br />NOw I'm thinking about this... can't wait to hear the other answers!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14246638964222785632014-10-30T08:18:12.136-04:002014-10-30T08:18:12.136-04:00I honestly don't know. Since I'm reading P...I honestly don't know. Since I'm reading Pride & Prejudice (yes, again) I'll go with Elizabeth Bennet, although I don't look good in those empire-waist dresses. =)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18554976612959229822014-10-30T08:07:33.515-04:002014-10-30T08:07:33.515-04:00Oh, so many choices --- I think I'm going for ...Oh, so many choices --- I think I'm going for Mary Poppins . . . . Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com