Liesl Lee
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Janet Fitch:
Huge fan of White Oleander, have read it at least 5 times. I really like Starr, what a character. I know nothing compares to White Oleander but are there any novels that are similar in story line or genre that you could recommend? Or any good romantic stories that aren't cliche?
Janet Fitch
Hi Liesl!
I"m just seeing this letter, after all this time! Since White Oleander, I have written three other books--Paint It Black, in 2007, now a film made by Amber Tamblyn you can see on Netflix, The Revolution of Marina M. in 2017 and soon, Chimes of a Lost Cathedral, publishing on July 2, 2019. All are different but they have a decided family relationship. I like an intense story, sensual language, very dramatic, romantic, with strong and interesting women characters.
Hope you give them a try!
Other books I could recommend: The Lover by Marguerite Duras, Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson, The Quiet American by Graham Greene, Justine by Lawrence Durrell.
I"m just seeing this letter, after all this time! Since White Oleander, I have written three other books--Paint It Black, in 2007, now a film made by Amber Tamblyn you can see on Netflix, The Revolution of Marina M. in 2017 and soon, Chimes of a Lost Cathedral, publishing on July 2, 2019. All are different but they have a decided family relationship. I like an intense story, sensual language, very dramatic, romantic, with strong and interesting women characters.
Hope you give them a try!
Other books I could recommend: The Lover by Marguerite Duras, Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson, The Quiet American by Graham Greene, Justine by Lawrence Durrell.
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Paul Richardson
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Janet Fitch:
Janet: Fascinated to hear about your new book. Will definitely call out to the interview on our FB page... Perhaps you have heard about our project? For The Children of 1917, we (Russian Life magazine) traveled thousands of kilometers around Russia, interviewing Russians born in 1917. Oh, the stories they had to tell. Look forward to reading your book. Best, PR
Rachael
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Janet Fitch:
Janet, I'm looking for the most comprehensive collection of Russian/Slavic folklore, mythology, fairy tales, etc., but translated into English. I'm hopeful that in doing your research for your latest book you've read something like this? I keep coming across reimaginings, or mini-anthologies, or heavily edited versions of stories that are highly sanitized and less pagan than they ought to be. Any recommendations?
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