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7/15/2022

Hello fellow sleuths! I'm not going to lie, life has been incredibly hectic lately!

I hope everyone is well! I feel bad that I haven't been as active on YouTube and the website as I had planned. Life has thrown me curveballs (both good and bad), and I've had very little time to sit down and put energy towards this channel. And, to be perfectly honest, my interest in Nancy Drew hasn't been as strong lately as it usually is. For me, this is a very normal thing. I go through phases of interests and Nancy Drew just isn't at the top of the list right now. My motivation for projects is elsewhere and I feel I need to put energy towards other things and give Nancy a bit more of a break.

Another reason for this lack of motivation is the lack of content from HeR Interactive. They haven't mentioned anything about a potential new game, but what else is new? However, just because I'm not actively making content doesn't mean I'm not in the community. I continue to follow multiple Nancy Drew community channels as well as try and make it to as many of StoryRetold's livestreams. Unfortunately, that's about where my activity ends.

All that aside, I want to discuss something that I've been watching lately. On Disney+ (in Canada, at least. Not sure about the rest of the world), the new Hardy Boys TV show has been available to stream. I'm currently on episode 10 of season 1 and am mostly enjoying it. While there are certain aspects that I'm not a fan of, the show does get one big thing right: it captures the essence of a Hardy Boys book. What I mean by that is it does a good job with the pacing of events, level of mystery, and various activities the brothers go on to solve the mystery. However, I think it would've done better as a shorter series or a movie series rather than a long show where they can really drag some things out. There's tons of unnecessary content, but all that aside I am enjoying it. Have you seen it yet? If so, what do you think of it?

Next week, I will be a guest on a Nancy Drew podcast! No spoilers, though! You'll just have to wait and see which one and what the subject matter will be! I'm very excited about it!

Also, how on earth is it already mid-July? Where does the time go? I hope this month has treated y'all well so far and that as the temperatures get hotter, you can stay cool and avoid the fire season! I know it's already getting gnarly here in British Columbia, so we'll have to see how the rest of the summer fares!

I hope to continue writing on the blog! I really do miss it and love making posts. I'll have to try and put more effort towards it.

That about wraps up today's post. Until next time, detectives!

Huw

6 Comments

Haley

7/15/2022 07:46:24 pm

The phases of interest make total sense. I'm in the opposite place of you--total Nancy Drew mode. I walk to work, and I daydream of Nancy Drew. I'm at work, and wonder if I can get my clients interested in ND (I have one who likes the new Hardy Boys show!). I walk home, and plan what ND game I would make if I had all the control, lol.

It's frustrating that HeR has been so silent, for such an extended period of time. Did they not hire an intern a while ago? I would have expected more activity with the new (albeit temporary) teammate. Oh well, this is typical, as we all know by now.

I presume the show on Disney+ is the same new one that's available on Netflix? I have yet to watch it, but was told it had a paranormal element to it, which took away from the original stories, and that Frank and Joe argue a lot. Have you found that to be the case, Huw? I'm avoiding it in part because of that.

Clearly we are in very different parts of the province. I'm so tired of RAIN. Constant flood watch. -_- On the flip side, we are at very low risk of fires this year (though, that could change--we finally get into the 20s next week!). BC is all over the place.

Huw Miller

7/15/2022 09:44:27 pm

Hey Haley! They did hire an intern who nicknamed herself Roo, and she recently finished her internship then got hired fulltime by HeR! However, she's still on the marketing team, but she had hoped to get into game design or something like that, so there's still hope!

Yes, the Hardy Boys show is the same one that's on Netflix! There is a paranormal element to it, but it's rather subtle. It's not as insane as the Nancy Drew show. Frank and Joe do argue, but it's also to do with what happens in the first episode (an event that I'm not a fan of). There are definitely several aspects that need work and that are not great, but they capture a lot of great things about the books in the show. I will say that Disney+ has the first two seasons whereas Netflix only has season 1.

Haha, yes! We've been having about 30 degrees everyday for the last week or so and it's supposed to continue as such without rain for the next while. Just hoping nothing bad happens here, we could definitely use your rain!

7/16/2022 12:07:53 am

Is Roo who I'm thinking of? Maybe. I had it in my head there was someone even newer. Granted, I don't really follow what goes on at HeR anymore. I'm relatively clueless, haha.

Ah, okay. I don't subscribe to Disney+, but that's helpful to know that they have an additional season over Netflix. And I think I know the event you're referring to--I had a coworker mention it. It's much like the first of the Hardy Boys Case Files books.

Good God, I don't know if I want to swap you for one day of 30 degree disgustingness or stick with the storms. No exaggeration, I have been watching lightning for the past HOUR. It's ridiculous. Lots of rain though, so no fires should spark from the bolts. I'll mentally encourage the rain to head down your way, though, haha.

Enjoy your weekend! And keep hydrated!

Amy

7/18/2022 06:20:41 am

I wonder if the intern you are thinking of is Bri. I remember back in March there was a blog post written by her and it seemed like there was going to be a video blog by Bri but it’s July now and I didn’t see anywhere about a status update on the video blog.

7/18/2022 07:53:32 am

Hey Amy! Ah yes, Bri must be who Haley was referring to. However, Bri was never brought on as an intern! HeR Interactive had a job posting and she got it, so as far as I know she was hired full-time from the get-go! Thank you for refreshing my memory!

7/18/2022 08:23:12 am

You might be right, Amy. It doesn't help that I have NO recollection of the individual's name, lol. Regardless of who I'm thinking of, the person hasn't seemed to have posted much, which is a shame.

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