9/11

Bf109_g · 12-19-2007, 04:33 AM

Hi guys,

Ever since I was a kid, I've been interested in the FDNY, even though I live a whole world away from the US. I don't know what compelled me to do it, but I have started writing a fictional firefighter's account of 9/11. I know some of you might hate me for doing this, but I can understand where you are coming from. Just wanted to get your views on what I'm doing.

Cheers,

James.

Thorlifter · 12-19-2007, 07:05 AM

IMO, James, if it's a fictional account, write away. I'd like to see what you have when your done.

Now, if you tried to pass it off as if you were there and this was a biography or historical account, that would be upsetting to some, for sure.

Heinz · 12-19-2007, 07:19 AM

Fiction based on history is fine but like Thorlifter said trying to emulate a real account is not a good move.

What else do you write James? I'm interested in doing Journalism.You have any favourite writers?
Cheers

Njaco · 12-19-2007, 08:37 AM

Nice idea and wish you success. But remember there is a difference between North Joisey and South Jersey!

Ask Thunder and Les! I say that because I think afew firefighters actually lived in NJ and worked in the city. I may be wrong.

FLYBOYJ · 12-19-2007, 08:44 AM

Here's a couple of childhood friends of mine to give you an idea of what some of the firemen who were there were like....

Guest Book - Lt. Michael Esposito

Guest Book - John McAvoy

Bf109_g · 12-19-2007, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the links, FBJ.