Brightly Burning is a 2018 re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel Jane Eyre. What makes this re-telling so unique is that it merges science fiction and young adult fiction to present a modern twist on the tale that is set in space. Plot Sometime in the future, a new Ice Age has engulfed Earth and… Continue reading Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne
Reader, after sharing the exciting news about my publishing contract with Olympia Publishers recently, I'm now proud to present you with an image of the front cover. How to describe the plot without giving the game away? In a nutshell, I can't. Here's a hint though; part science fiction, part fantasy, and part Brontë. I… Continue reading A Tale of Two Glass Towns: A Novel
I have many literary passions but right at the top are things such as the works of the Brontë family, detective stories, and science fiction. An eclectic mix, I agree, so you can imagine my delight when I came across The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde which promised to combine all three. I admit that I bought… Continue reading The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Now that we're midway through 2019 (where has the time gone?), many bookworms will be at the halfway mark of their 2019 reading challenge. Back in January, I set myself the challenge of reading 30 new books this year on Goodreads, but I also set myself specific tasks and books to read. I've been in… Continue reading 2019 Reading Challenge – Update
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This blog is a selection of interesting things I've come across during my history research. I have a wide interest in history ranging from Wars of the Roses, country houses, Stuarts, Georgians, Louis XIV, Napoleon and criminals. So expect to see a bit of everything on here, with a focus on little known stories.
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A British Invasion era twist on a Brontë classic novel
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Travels through the literary landscape: a guide to places of literary interest in the British Isles and beyond.
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Exploring library copies of the seminal nineteenth century novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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