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In the entertainment world, an "easter egg" is a hidden reference in a book, movie, software program, etc., that was put there by the creator. For example, Seinfeld always had a Superman reference hidden in his TV program. That's an "Easter egg." In novels, when an author puts another book of his that was written under another pseudonym in his book, that's an example of an "Easter egg."
I have found, in reading romances, references to friends' names, enemies, even other characters from critique partners' books. These are similar to inside jokes or hidden messages, fun to find if you know what you're looking for. Do I have "Easter eggs" in my books? Of course. It's fun! For example, some of my heros have ex-girlfriends named Maria. I put that name there to tease my friend, who helps edit my books.
Have you seen any "Easter eggs" in your books and movies?
Here's the incomparable Eddie Izzard on the meaning of Easter and Christmas.
Have a good Easter!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Eggs
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Yeah, I've seen Easter Eggs in books, nothing personal but references to other things I know. I just noticed in your chat box that Alpha Male's knee seems to be bending well. Yay! I was just thinking about him yesterday and today and hoping things were going well.
I enjoy putting my Easter Eggs and wait for my friends to call me ;-). Of course, the bad guys don't know they're in there too, bwahaha.
I'm happy about the Alpha Male's leg too. He has a long way to go, though. One rotation isn't enough! They are thinking about ordering and renting him a contraption that one tightens around the thigh four or five times a day. Supposedly, it's not for the faint-hearted.
Yes, thanks for the "ex-girlfriend" references...ironic since all your heroes are MINEMINEMINE! Happy Easter, HP.
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