tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post8165616217133791056..comments2023-05-05T06:53:58.257-07:00Comments on Stacy Green - Turning The Page: Manic Monday: Interview with Matt O'Brien, author of Beneath the NeonStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-32666312132300700712011-07-26T17:30:55.475-07:002011-07-26T17:30:55.475-07:00Leslie
I think most people who live in Vegas still...Leslie<br />I think most people who live in Vegas still don't know, as Matt said. And your point about the phenom of Vegas local reality vs. what the tourists see is something Matt talks about in his books. You will like them, I promise.<br /><br />Ooh, really? I will have to check that out. Tunnels of Paris are fascinating.<br /><br />Thanks!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-24597304789395504562011-07-26T14:17:15.089-07:002011-07-26T14:17:15.089-07:00I spend a few weeks in Vegas every year and I had ...I spend a few weeks in Vegas every year and I had no idea about the tunnels until I learned about them here. The whole phenom of Vegas local reality vs. what the tourists see fascinates me. I will definitely be getting into Matt's books. Thanks for the entre, Stacy. I just read REVOLUTION by Jennifer Donnelly which is partially set in the tunnels under Paris.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-80086184234208563012011-07-26T12:35:18.535-07:002011-07-26T12:35:18.535-07:00Tiffany
Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you l...Tiffany<br />Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you liked it:)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-84459865912067532562011-07-26T11:44:50.405-07:002011-07-26T11:44:50.405-07:00GREAT interview, Stacy! Very enjoyable read - and ...GREAT interview, Stacy! Very enjoyable read - and his advice to writers is perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-53344057316040959352011-07-26T08:37:16.581-07:002011-07-26T08:37:16.581-07:00Catie
No problem. Not sure why blogger does that. ...Catie<br />No problem. Not sure why blogger does that. Thanks for your comments on the interview, I really appreciate it. <br /><br />And yay! Those were some of my favorite parts to write.<br /><br />Catherine<br />Thank you! I hope it does as well.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-18334905050464691282011-07-26T08:36:16.790-07:002011-07-26T08:36:16.790-07:00Matthew
Thanks so much for stopping by. And you...Matthew<br />Thanks so much for stopping by. And you're welcome!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-84996048562986057402011-07-26T08:35:46.824-07:002011-07-26T08:35:46.824-07:00Jessica
Thanks so much. Yes, what he did was very ...Jessica<br />Thanks so much. Yes, what he did was very important and a lot of people are being helped because of it.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-12124763292868266362011-07-26T06:31:28.162-07:002011-07-26T06:31:28.162-07:00Great interview Stacy, how fascinating. I hope the...Great interview Stacy, how fascinating. I hope the book goes a long way to helping some of those people.Catherine Johnsonhttp://catherinemjohnson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-5798763286693787632011-07-26T06:29:54.471-07:002011-07-26T06:29:54.471-07:00I'm sorry I missed this yesterday! I think I ...I'm sorry I missed this yesterday! I think I told you that blogger doesn't email me that your blog is up until the *next day*. Arrrgh! <br /><br />Anyway, great interview. It was interesting and informative enough that I'm curious to read both books. <br /><br />The Las Vegas tunnels have definitely added a spooky element to Light and Dark. Some of my favorite parts have been down in the tunnels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-37239194900840002782011-07-26T00:12:56.717-07:002011-07-26T00:12:56.717-07:00well done, stacy. thanks again for your interest i...well done, stacy. thanks again for your interest in my work. best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-83371539502145865302011-07-25T20:20:16.048-07:002011-07-25T20:20:16.048-07:00This was fabulous! How cool. I think it would be s...This was fabulous! How cool. I think it would be scary, but what he did was important. :)Jessica R. Patchhttp://www.jessicarpatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-81741462368680857812011-07-25T17:04:42.212-07:002011-07-25T17:04:42.212-07:00Thanks, Donna. I had a lot of fun talking with Mat...Thanks, Donna. I had a lot of fun talking with Matt. And yes, the underground world of Las Vegas is still something most don't know about.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-10844425046764654772011-07-25T11:00:35.347-07:002011-07-25T11:00:35.347-07:00Fascinating topic and interview...and to feature i...Fascinating topic and interview...and to feature in your book. Great post here, Stacy! Its a whole underground world most of us are unaware ofDonna Galantihttp://www.donnagalanti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-66419549995292264962011-07-25T09:09:39.465-07:002011-07-25T09:09:39.465-07:00Thanks, Jamila. I'd heard about the Manhattan ...Thanks, Jamila. I'd heard about the Manhattan and Seattle tunnels, but I'd had no idea about Vegas. Yes, Matt was a huge help. Thanks again!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-25577279054540565762011-07-25T08:50:10.093-07:002011-07-25T08:50:10.093-07:00Such a fascinating interview! I had heard of comm...Such a fascinating interview! I had heard of communities of homeless people living in the unused subway tunnels in NYC, but didn't realize that something similar was happening in Las Vegas. I'm so happy that you were able to connect with Matt, and that you've been able to glean nuggets for your own work. This is a great example of writers helping other writers!jamilajamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343161298632681693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-15949859298975849802011-07-25T08:39:49.639-07:002011-07-25T08:39:49.639-07:00Christine
Thank you! I was really nervous about as...Christine<br />Thank you! I was really nervous about asking the right questions. Matt is a nice guy, and I admire what he's done. Beneath the Neon definitely helped create a deeper layer for my book.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649625493148641418.post-48715410980087613542011-07-25T08:38:34.322-07:002011-07-25T08:38:34.322-07:00Stacy, what an awesome interview - what an awesome...Stacy, what an awesome interview - what an awesome project by Matt! I can only imagine how his work will help deepen your book. Excellent job, woman. Fascinating stuff.Christine Ashworthhttp://christine-ashworth.comnoreply@blogger.com