Jane Eyre 2011- First Impressions

 Dear readers,

I am... still catching up on all of the Bronte news that I've missed since my days as editor of this blog. Among these is the most recent film adaptation of Jane Eyre from 2011. I had some trouble getting a copy, but it's finally here! I want to do a more thorough 'review' post later. For now, my first impressions.

I was very impressed with the script especially. It really breathed new life into the story. On the cover of the DVD there is the endorsement that it is "as fiercely intelligent as it is passionate" and I completely agree.

I'll have more to say about the leads, but I really love what they did with St.John Rivers. Yes, that's a surprise, isn't it? They suppressed some of his more obviously repulsive lines, making his reaction to Jane's refusal hit really well:

 In short, yes, I think I have a new favourite film adaptation of the novel!

-Bronteana

A Wild Update Appears

 Dear readers,

It has been a long, long time! I can't say that I'm back for good. I don't know if anyone even reads my scribblings here anymore. But I feel like it's time for an update on where I'm at these days.

Long story short, I am an author in my own right now. I've been publishing short stories since 2019, and am starting to get more work as an editor of anthologies too. I'm at the point in my career where folks start to contact me to commission stories. 

My first anthology just released yesterday. It has sold out in the US already! We're experiencing a few bumps along the road but I love my publisher; they've been fantastic!

Everyone loves my short stories so much, they keep pressuring me to write a novel. So, I'm going to give it another try. 

I am still very much open to inquires about reviewing books on the Brontes, even though I am not a scholar anymore.

I am going to, at least, try to get this place cleaned up a little (replace the header image, if I can).

Let me know how you're doing, dear friends!

-Bronteana