~{ Kevin W. Hudson }~
Member
G'day, everyone.
For those who aren't aware/haven't noticed, I'm new to "Encyclopedia Titanica" and I'd say that this site is a great source for information about the ship and the sinking. Anyways, to the point. I'm writing a novel about the R.M.S Titanic and the events surrounding its maiden voyage and sinking entitled, "Starlit Night". It's written in third person omniscient, and the main character is a young man named Kevin W. Hudson. He happens to be the one of the only two black men/individuals in first class. If you're thinking, oh great, another historical/realistic fiction novel about the ship, you are correct. Hudson wasn't a real man onboard the ship, and neither was this other "black, first class passenger". Still, although this book is a work of fiction, I want my fictional characters to perfectly fit into the Edwardian era with little to no change. That's how accurate and realistic I want everything to be. I want people to mistake them for being real people, I want their actions and stories to be believable.
With this novel, I want to shine light onto what actually happened during the sinking and to the people that were on the ship. I'm not going to romanticize the disaster/base what happens off of mass media. I want the truth and as much information as I can get. I want to dig into the lives of the third class passengers, see what they were like. I want to show how Sunday services on the ship really played out, who went where, what hymns were sung, did people of other faiths worship in their staterooms? What really happened to Andrews, Smith, and Murdoch? Who was Laroche? Were there really wild parties in third class? Who got shot, and which officer committed suicide? Was "Nearer, my God, to thee" really played in the final hours? If so, what version? All of these questions and thoughts will be answered to the best of my capability in the novel, but, I do need assistance and advice. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could answer some of the many questions I have.
Thomas Krom and Jason Tiller have been offering assistance and help for a while now, and I'm very thankful. We'd appreciate more interest and information in regards to this project. There are things that I must know that are essential to the creation of this book, and I'm sure there are many experts and folks with good knowledge on the ship and the Edwardian era here.
The following are a few of the current questions I have and things I'd like to know.
- What were the movements and actions of the two Titanic bands on board the ship?
- What was Laroche's experience on the ship before and during the sinking?
- How many souls actually made it to the poop deck during the "final plunge"?
- When and where did Sunday services take place, and what happened during them?
- Did the dome of the grand staircase really give away when the room flooded?
- Did Johnson even plan to board the ship?
- Was there a band/musicians in third class, if so, who were they, and what songs did they play?
- What dances were enjoyed by wealthy and working class Edwardians alike?
- What was racism/discrimination like onboard the ship?
- How could a third class passenger sneak into first class?
The following is basic information about the novel, plot, and characters that should be considered.
- The novel is written in third person (meaning that you'll be able to see things from all characters' points of view.).
- This novel is very, very focused on accuracy and realism.
- The main character is a young, British black man in his twenties named Kevin W. Hudson.
- Hudson is an artist (writer, painter, and, probably, pianist) born in Kensignton, London to domestic servants.
- There are many, many fictional characters, but not all of them have major roles.
- Hudson does meet and/or befriend a good amount of people that were actually on the ship.
- The novel will mention/provide insight into real life people who were on the doomed vessel, similarly to "A Night to Remember".
That's all for now. Also, if you have any questions or suggestions for the novel, feel free to let me know.
For those who aren't aware/haven't noticed, I'm new to "Encyclopedia Titanica" and I'd say that this site is a great source for information about the ship and the sinking. Anyways, to the point. I'm writing a novel about the R.M.S Titanic and the events surrounding its maiden voyage and sinking entitled, "Starlit Night". It's written in third person omniscient, and the main character is a young man named Kevin W. Hudson. He happens to be the one of the only two black men/individuals in first class. If you're thinking, oh great, another historical/realistic fiction novel about the ship, you are correct. Hudson wasn't a real man onboard the ship, and neither was this other "black, first class passenger". Still, although this book is a work of fiction, I want my fictional characters to perfectly fit into the Edwardian era with little to no change. That's how accurate and realistic I want everything to be. I want people to mistake them for being real people, I want their actions and stories to be believable.
With this novel, I want to shine light onto what actually happened during the sinking and to the people that were on the ship. I'm not going to romanticize the disaster/base what happens off of mass media. I want the truth and as much information as I can get. I want to dig into the lives of the third class passengers, see what they were like. I want to show how Sunday services on the ship really played out, who went where, what hymns were sung, did people of other faiths worship in their staterooms? What really happened to Andrews, Smith, and Murdoch? Who was Laroche? Were there really wild parties in third class? Who got shot, and which officer committed suicide? Was "Nearer, my God, to thee" really played in the final hours? If so, what version? All of these questions and thoughts will be answered to the best of my capability in the novel, but, I do need assistance and advice. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could answer some of the many questions I have.
Thomas Krom and Jason Tiller have been offering assistance and help for a while now, and I'm very thankful. We'd appreciate more interest and information in regards to this project. There are things that I must know that are essential to the creation of this book, and I'm sure there are many experts and folks with good knowledge on the ship and the Edwardian era here.
The following are a few of the current questions I have and things I'd like to know.
- What were the movements and actions of the two Titanic bands on board the ship?
- What was Laroche's experience on the ship before and during the sinking?
- How many souls actually made it to the poop deck during the "final plunge"?
- When and where did Sunday services take place, and what happened during them?
- Did the dome of the grand staircase really give away when the room flooded?
- Did Johnson even plan to board the ship?
- Was there a band/musicians in third class, if so, who were they, and what songs did they play?
- What dances were enjoyed by wealthy and working class Edwardians alike?
- What was racism/discrimination like onboard the ship?
- How could a third class passenger sneak into first class?
The following is basic information about the novel, plot, and characters that should be considered.
- The novel is written in third person (meaning that you'll be able to see things from all characters' points of view.).
- This novel is very, very focused on accuracy and realism.
- The main character is a young, British black man in his twenties named Kevin W. Hudson.
- Hudson is an artist (writer, painter, and, probably, pianist) born in Kensignton, London to domestic servants.
- There are many, many fictional characters, but not all of them have major roles.
- Hudson does meet and/or befriend a good amount of people that were actually on the ship.
- The novel will mention/provide insight into real life people who were on the doomed vessel, similarly to "A Night to Remember".
That's all for now. Also, if you have any questions or suggestions for the novel, feel free to let me know.
Sincerely, Kevin W. Hudson
