Seven years ago, in 2013, I started writing The Eyre Hall trilogy, which took me four years to complete. Book One, All Hallows at Eyre Hall takes up the story of Jane Eyre twenty-two years after her marriage, while Rochester is on his deathbed, and we find out what has been happening at Eyre Hall,Continue reading “#WWWBlogs ‘Why I wrote a sequel to #JaneEyre’ Part I #HistoricalFiction ‘All Hallows at Eyre Hall’”
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Why Read Neo-Victorian Novels Instead of real Victorian Novels?
In this post, which is a follow-up to yesterday’s post which proposes a description and definition of what neo-Victorian fiction is, I’d like to discuss what’s the point of reading neo-Victorian novels in the first place. Why not read the real thing? I hope that many of my readers have read or will read someContinue reading “Why Read Neo-Victorian Novels Instead of real Victorian Novels?”
Book Review: ‘An Independent Woman’, by Frances Evesham
When I chose An independent woman to read and review for Rosie’s Review Team, I was thrilled even before I started reading it, because when I read the blurb I realized it’s my favourite type of book. I enjoy reading neo-Victorian novels, so although I’m easy to please with this genre, it’s also not easyContinue reading “Book Review: ‘An Independent Woman’, by Frances Evesham”
All Hallows at Eyre Hall by Luccia Gray: A Review
Originally posted on SaylingAway:
I must be honest and tell you that I am always suspicious of books that are a spin off from a classic read. This time, however, I was completely in the wrong. All Hallows at Eyre Hall kept me tightly bound to my reading of it and constantly entertained with its…
Another 5 Star Review!
The second review of All Hallows at Eyre Hall is also 5*****! I’m thrilled so far. It’s a boost to my morale and encouragement to a debut and at times ‘insecure’ Indie author. Thank you Roberta Pearce for a thorough and thoughtful review!
“Reader, I married him.”
The Last chapter of Jane Eyre begins with these four words, “Reader, I married him.” As if with marriage the narrator wished to close the story which started when Jane was a ten year old orphan living unhappily with her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed, and spiteful cousins; Georgina, Eliza, and John. She later went throughContinue reading ““Reader, I married him.””
Rereading Jane Eyre 