Finally the time has come to let you all know about that collaborative project I’ve been teasing you about. (I know, you’ve just been dying of curiosity, haven’t you?) Drum roll, please…
Join me, 11 other Connecticut authors, and 12 Connecticut illustrators as one of our own state’s cultural treasures is about to go missing. The Great CT Caper is on! The plot will develop as each author tackles one chapter at a time, but it all starts with the missing treasure, which was on voted on by the people. And they selected Gillette Castle!
Gillette Castle was designed by William Gillette, who was actually Sherlock Holmes (on stage anyway!), as a private residence and is now part of a state park. High above the gorgeous Connecticut River, I can’t imagine a better place for a mystery to take place. As part of my research, I’ll be visiting it later this month and I’ll be sure to share my experience here on the blog.
With the Great CT Caper, the Connecticut Center for the Humanities will be the first to publish a state-specific version of a serialized story for young readers modeled after a national one done by the Library of Congress. Starting in January 2015, the story will be published online one nail-biting chapter at a time.
I think it’s going to be an amazingly fun project to work on. I’ve never collaborated on a story with so many different writers and I’m really excited to see what kind of story comes out of it. Have any of you ever co-written or done a collaborative book?
That’s awesome, Katie!! Congrats! Such a fun and unique idea too. Can’t wait to check it out!!
Thanks, Meradeth! I was really excited to be chosen as one of the 12 authors because it sounded so fun.
Wow, what a unique project! I’ll be eager to hear about the process as it unfolds.
I’ll definitely be blogging about the process. Maybe I can get some of the other authors and illustrators to stop by the blog as well.
That sounds like so much fun for the READER! And I was dying to know, btw. I even stopped in yesterday for the news 😉
Congrats.
I agree, Kai! The serialized format has been around for centuries, so clearly a hit with readers.
And, yeah, sorry about not posting the news yesterday. 😉 Just kept you in suspense a little longer.
How fun! I can’t wait to read this and hear about your visit to the castle!
I know, Mary! We’re making it a family trip to the castle next week, so you shouldn’t have to wait too long to hear about it.
What a cool project! I’d love to hear more about the process and the ins and outs! Keep us posted!
Thanks, Kelly! I’m excited to blog about the experience. I’m visiting the castle next week, so look for a post about that coming up soon.
A caper! How delicious. That you are game with a new baby and a preschooler speaks volumes of its allure.
Definitely too tempting to pass up. And I keep telling myself it’s only one chapter. 🙂
This sounds like a blast! Enjoy!
Thanks, Kelly! I’ve already had fun visiting the castle and will be blogging about it next week.