Indie authors whose books would make a good movie

Steven Lyle Jordan · 02-17-2012, 09:31 AM

This is similar to Daithi's thread... but I figure, why should famous authors have all the fun? Do you know of an independent author who's turned out a book that would make a great movie?

This isn't just to gain some traction off of DuckieTigger's shout out in the other thread (but thanks again!): In fact, I've been thinking about converting one or more of my novels into screenplays for the past year. I've got a good idea which ones would be best, and I just have to make the time to do the script conversion. I'm sure there are other books out there (and more importantly, floating around here) that could do with a cinematic treatment... and who knows? A mention here might convince that author to give it a shot.

So, tell us what indie books you'd like to see made into a movie. Feel free to tell us why you think it would be a good candidate, as well.

5thWiggle · 02-17-2012, 12:28 PM

I'll bite.
I'd like to see Lethe by A. Sparrow made into a movie. I loved the book and I'd bet the visuals would be stunning.

AndrewH · 02-17-2012, 12:37 PM

Daniel Arenson's Gods of Dream has such great imagery and a unique storyline that could translate to the screen well.

xg4bx · 02-17-2012, 09:48 PM

anything by David Dalglish. rough, adult, over the top fantasy that would play out like a live action anime or video game.

caleb72 · 02-18-2012, 01:07 AM

I've said it in reviews on my site, but the following came across as good for the screen.

Mike McIntyre's The Scavenger's Daughter would make a great mystery/thriller.
Lindsay Buroker's The Emperor's Edge read like a great TV series option.

I just read Bangkok Burn by Simon Royle and that could be a real adrenalin rush action movie without too much tweaking.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 02-20-2012, 02:22 PM

I think the entire Hal Spacejock series by Simon Haynes would make a great series of movies, or a few seasons' worth of great TV.

J. Strnad · 02-21-2012, 12:48 AM

Any of Harry Shannon's stuff! Fast-paced, suspenseful and visual...all you could ask for in a movie!

sabredog · 02-21-2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan

I think the entire Hal Spacejock series by Simon Haynes would make a great series of movies, or a few seasons' worth of great TV.

I will second that

Simon is a local lad here in Perth (south of the river), so he gets my vote without question

Some others off the top of my head...

Galaxy Unknown series by Thomas DePrima
Spinward Fringe series by Randolph Lalonde
Progenitors trilogy by Dan Worth
Earth Fleet series by Steven Lake

caleb72 · 02-21-2012, 01:32 AM

I never think of Simon Haynes as an indie though. Maybe he is now, but Hal Spacejock was traditionally published at least in Australia.

rhadin · 02-21-2012, 08:37 AM

I think Shayne Parkinson's Promises to Keep series would make a great PBS-Masterpiece Theater series. Any of Vicki Tyley or L.J. Sellers' mysteries would make good movies. In fantasy, Tracy Falbe's Rhys series would make a good movie.

Pablo · 02-21-2012, 11:55 AM

+1 for Shayne Parkinson's Promises to Keep series.
I would also vote for Alan Hutchenson's Boomerang.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 02-21-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caleb72

I never think of Simon Haynes as an indie though. Maybe he is now, but Hal Spacejock was traditionally published at least in Australia.

Was he? I didn't know that.

(But I won't retract the suggestion, because I'd still love to see his books as movies.)

How about Jeff Garrity's Mars Girl?

caleb72 · 02-22-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

I think Shayne Parkinson's Promises to Keep series would make a great PBS-Masterpiece Theater series. Any of Vicki Tyley or L.J. Sellers' mysteries would make good movies. In fantasy, Tracy Falbe's Rhys series would make a good movie.

One of these days I have to read Shayne Parkinson's novels. Your constant endorsements needle me so.

Actually, someone was just talking to be about Vicki Tyley last night. She was given a very high recommendation.

caleb72 · 02-28-2012, 11:53 PM

OK - I've got one.

Verdant Skies by Steven Lyle Jordan. I'm about to write a review for it on my site and I'll be damned if it isn't precisely written as a two part mini-series/pilot movie for a new Science Fiction TV series.

It is perfectly written for this purpose.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 02-29-2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caleb72

Verdant Skies by Steven Lyle Jordan. I'm about to write a review for it on my site and I'll be damned if it isn't precisely written as a two part mini-series/pilot movie for a new Science Fiction TV series.

I won't deny it...

02-17-2012, 09:31 AM	#1
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Indie authors whose books would make a good movie This is similar to Daithi's thread... but I figure, why should famous authors have all the fun? Do you know of an independent author who's turned out a book that would make a great movie? This isn't just to gain some traction off of DuckieTigger's shout out in the other thread (but thanks again!): In fact, I've been thinking about converting one or more of my novels into screenplays for the past year. I've got a good idea which ones would be best, and I just have to make the time to do the script conversion. I'm sure there are other books out there (and more importantly, floating around here) that could do with a cinematic treatment... and who knows? A mention here might convince that author to give it a shot. So, tell us what indie books you'd like to see made into a movie. Feel free to tell us why you think it would be a good candidate, as well.

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02-17-2012, 12:28 PM	#2
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	I'll bite. I'd like to see Lethe by A. Sparrow made into a movie. I loved the book and I'd bet the visuals would be stunning.

02-17-2012, 12:37 PM	#3
AndrewH Fanatic Posts: 553 Karma: 1234566 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Device: Sony PRS-T1, & Kobo Mini	Daniel Arenson's Gods of Dream has such great imagery and a unique storyline that could translate to the screen well.

02-17-2012, 09:48 PM	#4
xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	anything by David Dalglish. rough, adult, over the top fantasy that would play out like a live action anime or video game.

02-18-2012, 01:07 AM	#5
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I've said it in reviews on my site, but the following came across as good for the screen. Mike McIntyre's The Scavenger's Daughter would make a great mystery/thriller. Lindsay Buroker's The Emperor's Edge read like a great TV series option. I just read Bangkok Burn by Simon Royle and that could be a real adrenalin rush action movie without too much tweaking.

02-20-2012, 02:22 PM	#6
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I think the entire Hal Spacejock series by Simon Haynes would make a great series of movies, or a few seasons' worth of great TV.

02-21-2012, 12:48 AM	#7
J. Strnad Guru Posts: 915 Karma: 3537194 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo, Kindle 3, Paperwhite	Any of Harry Shannon's stuff! Fast-paced, suspenseful and visual...all you could ask for in a movie!

02-21-2012, 01:32 AM	#9
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I never think of Simon Haynes as an indie though. Maybe he is now, but Hal Spacejock was traditionally published at least in Australia.

02-21-2012, 08:37 AM	#10
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I think Shayne Parkinson's Promises to Keep series would make a great PBS-Masterpiece Theater series. Any of Vicki Tyley or L.J. Sellers' mysteries would make good movies. In fantasy, Tracy Falbe's Rhys series would make a good movie.

02-21-2012, 11:55 AM	#11
Pablo Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 4999999 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rosario, Argentina Device: SONY PRS-505, PRS-T2	+1 for Shayne Parkinson's Promises to Keep series. I would also vote for Alan Hutchenson's Boomerang.

02-28-2012, 11:53 PM	#14
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	OK - I've got one. Verdant Skies by Steven Lyle Jordan. I'm about to write a review for it on my site and I'll be damned if it isn't precisely written as a two part mini-series/pilot movie for a new Science Fiction TV series. It is perfectly written for this purpose.

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