I’m a bundle of nerves. I’ve never launched a book before! Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall is my second novel, but I didn’t launch book 1, All Hallows at Eyre Hall. I just uploaded it to Amazon on 1st May, 2014, hit the ‘publish’ icon, and crossed my fingers. Fifteen months later, I know better.Continue reading “Four Days to Book Launch: Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall”
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‘All Hallows at Eyre Hall’ Available in Paperback
I had planned to be away from the blogging universe for a month, which has become almost two months, because I’ve been investing all my time and effort into finishing my second novel and sequel to All Hallows at Eyre Hall, Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall, and it’s ‘almost’ there. I now have a deadlineContinue reading “‘All Hallows at Eyre Hall’ Available in Paperback”
Anniversary ‘All Hallows At Eyre Hall’ and Cover Reveal: ‘Twelfth Night At Eyre Hall’
Exactly a year ago, on 2nd of May 2014, I published my first novel: All Hallows at Eyre Hall. I don’t know what I expected when I hit ‘publish’, because publishing was new to me. I didn’t have much of an online presence. I had about a dozen followers on my blog, no twitter, andContinue reading “Anniversary ‘All Hallows At Eyre Hall’ and Cover Reveal: ‘Twelfth Night At Eyre Hall’”
Three Line Thursday Challenge
Entwined Leaves trembling witnessed our promises. Reverent stems watched over your flesh and mine entwined. @LucciaGray Three Line Thursday: Three lines, maximum thirty words, in response to a weekly photo prompt. Have a look at the rules, admire the photo prompt, read the other entries, and why not take part? ************ The end ofContinue reading “Three Line Thursday Challenge”
6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.
Advent: The beginning of Christmastide. Yesterday was Twelfth Night and today is The Day of the Magi or the Epiphany in Christian religion and culture. 6th January marks the end of Christmastide, which began with Advent, on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, November 30th. Advent, which ended on December 21st, marks a time of preparation for Christmas,Continue reading “6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.”
Sequels, Prequels, Reinterpretations, Rewritings, and Writing Back…
When I am asked what my novel’s about, I reply briefly, “It’s a Victorian Gothic Romance, which takes place around All Hallows, at Eyre Hall, twenty-two years after Jane Eyre married Edward Rochester.” A typical reaction, before reading the novel, is: “Oh, so it’s a sequel / follow-up / spin-off of the original?” The answerContinue reading “Sequels, Prequels, Reinterpretations, Rewritings, and Writing Back…”
Dressing Up for an Eventful Week
I don’t usually write diary-like entries to my blog, but today is going to be an exception, because I’ve had a strange and eventful week, which I’d like to share with all of you. A lot of work, fun, excitement, and dressing up has been going on… Sunday 26th was great! I spent the dayContinue reading “Dressing Up for an Eventful Week”
Halloween Festivities in All Hallows at Eyre Hall
All Hallows at Eyre Hall, the sequel to Jane Eyre, takes up Jane’s story as Mrs. Rochester, twenty-two years after her marriage to Edward. The novel, which begins on the 30th of October, 1865, is set on and around the AllHallowtide, or the Hallowmas season, a three day period during which Western Christians honour theContinue reading “Halloween Festivities in All Hallows at Eyre Hall”
The Truth about Halloween: Origin, Symbolism, and Evolution of a Timeless Festival
Although many people think Halloween is a modern, commercial invention, it is in fact one of the most ancient, mysterious, and persistent traditions in the British Isles, which has naturally undergone many changes through the ages, and spread to other parts of the world. Originally called Samhain, later All Hallows Eve, and finallyContinue reading “The Truth about Halloween: Origin, Symbolism, and Evolution of a Timeless Festival”
Spine-chilling Characters: The Sin-Eater
One of the most enjoyable aspects of writing historical novels is the investigation process. Searching for those hidden bits of information that make research feel like a treasure hunt! All Hallows at Eyre Hall, is a Victorian Gothic Romance, and sequel to Jane Eyre. It is set on and around Halloween, 1865, in a mysteriousContinue reading “Spine-chilling Characters: The Sin-Eater”
Rereading Jane Eyre 