Behind the Scenes
I was stuck in ‘Victorian speak’ for three weeks during the making of “The Clock Strikes BlacK”.
It still happens when I’m writing other books.
Hello! I stumbled upon your blog while browsing the Wonderland tag, and as a lifelong fan of AAiW I find it very isnpiring. All of my best writing and artwork is actually inspired by Alice in Wonderland, so I thought it was awesome to find this! :) I hope you get published soon, you certainly put a lot of work into this and it's wonderful. ♥
Thanks so much for the compliment! Alice in Wonderland has definitely inspired many of my past and current works and it’s nice to see how it’s influenced others as well!
The Mad Hatter’s trap
The Hatter moved ever so slightly, catching her attention with the silvery reflection of his eyes.
“Come to me,” he beckoned, offering his hand for her to take. Taking the hand would be madness, something unheard of in her time, though she couldn’t help but wonder. She could see a promise in his eyes, something that spoke of a great adventure. They calmly invited her, belaying all evidence that had previously warned her of his palpable danger. Why not? Her curiosity whispered, prodding her with its insufferable questions. Why not?
Drifting slowly, she crossed the hall, hand darting forward to clasp his own. All thought scattered as she stared at him, hypnotized. His hand closed around hers, sending a slight jolt through her heart.
“Say your final farewell to this place, for you will not see it again.” She averted her eyes, breaking the spell he had cast over her. Coming back to her senses she elbowed him in the ribs, again realizing that he could do her harm.
An inhuman growl rose from his throat and she would have been stunned had the man not impatiently pressed against the side of her neck, causing her to fall unconscious into his waiting arms. “You always were rather delicate.” He mused, laughing maliciously as he stepped through a mirror at the end of the hall. A clock chime echoed throughout the large house, drowning out his manic laughter as the mirror glinted innocently in the moonlight.
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Why not?
He left her to dream as his long strides sent him back to the cellar where only nightmares could form.
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| — | Narration about The Mad Hatter, “The Clock Strikes Black” |
What's your favorite "Alice" character from your novel and why?
AnonymousI would have to say that I favor The Mad Hatter, as I always have in most “Alice” adaptations. I gave him the power to rule over all of Wonderland, which he does with an iron fist, while he still maintains the image that he doesn’t care for others. He is feared by most, but still maintains a childish demeanor that is revealed through his jealousy when others are near ‘his’ Alice.
The most fun is his ever-changing mood, which makes him a danger for the other Wonderlandians and a dynamic character for readers to follow.
He’s the kind of character that is violent enough to make you wary of him before you crumble beneath how blindly in love he is with Alice.
What do you think of Tim Burton's Alice movie
AnonymousI’ve only actually seen Burton’s movie once and I can’t say that I remember most of it. I thought The Hatter was very interesting, but I didn’t understand why he would randomly have an accent. I guess everyone’s perception of madness is a little different.
Disney Hatter vs. Clock Strikes Black Hatter
The Disney Hatter is generally what people think of when The Mad Hatter is mentioned. He was portrayed as an old man with a large green hat and a bright orange coat. He is an all-around whimsical character who is silly and charmingly nonsensical. There is never any romance between The Hatter and Alice because of the obvious age gap. He has no given name besides ‘The Mad Hatter’ (as far as I know).
My mad Hatter is more brooding and bitter because he doesn’t have Alice with him (who he’s fallen in love with). Though he’s often too dark to be considered whimsical, he has his humorous moments. His clothing is darker and more appropriate for Victorian times and he is almost never without his hat. I created my Hatter to represent what an impact emotions can have on a person and how the perception of time can throw us into the deepest pit of madness.
