Something in the Eyre
In case you hadn't heard, there's a new Jane Eyre movie out, drawing rave reviews. Starring Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender, with the incomparable Judi Dench as Mrs. Fairfax.
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Mia, at the Jane Eyre premiere.
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Michael Fassbender, not looking very Rochesterly.
What's very flattering is that I've been getting letters from readers asking why they didn't make Jane Slayre instead. My readers are fantastic. They're righteously indignant on my behalf. But I'm more realistic. Jane Eyre! It's a classic! I always love a new adaptation. Can't wait to see it. In the meantime, I benefit from the extra attention.
Focus Features Film, makers of Jane Eyre, have done a slideshow of Eyre adaptations on their website, including Jane Slayre (too cool!). And over the weekend, I was invited to read from Jane Slayre at a Brooklyn event celebrating the film's release, A Celebration of Eyresses (from the Eyress e-zine). I had a chance to mix it up with a new crowd. Not romance readers, oh no. I walked in and realized… I was not hip enough for the room. By far. There were guys in skinny jeans. With pointy shoes. If I managed to be hip enough (I wore black, big plus), I was certainly not young enough. But they welcomed me with open arms, and we had a good time. Of course! We had common ground in our love of Jane Eyre. [image error]
I was already in NY, and it was my husband's birthday, so we checked into a Manhattan hotel for the rest of the weekend. The Muse on 46th, between 6th and 7th. Amazing. If you're looking for a romantic getaway, this is one to consider. Plus, there's a really cool wine bar in the lobby. You know it's cool when you finally give in to the cabernet and have to hit the lobby bathroom. Not the usual His and Hers set-up there. There are six to choose from, and you're suddenly torn and confused– which to choose?
Envy, Rebel, Macho, Passion, Glam, and Vain. All of them were single user, decorated to their own unique theme. Passion, for example, was all red with dim lighting. Glam, gold with a fleur-de-lis mirror. Rebel? The mirror was fragments on the wall. I happened to walk by two teen girls trying to decide and one explained to the other, who was clearly not as quick on the uptake, "They represent the seven deadly sins, duh." I did not correct her by observing that there were only six. And Macho, as a deadly sin? Who knew? But I could get on board with that.
Also, even though I was fortunate to be away from it all and having a wonderful time, I couldn't help thinking about the people of Japan. Unbelievable quake, and aftershocks still hitting. So worried for them. If you want to help, check into donating to the Red Cross.
What would you add to or remove from the list of deadly sins? Have you ever showed up at an event and realized you were all wrong for the crowd? What's your ideal weekend away? Are you a Jane Eyre fan, planning to see the new movie?
