Mary Van Winkle

Mary Van Winkle asked Melodie Edwards:

Here's a challenge: a modern retelling of Wuthering Heights. Is it even possible?

Melodie Edwards Hm..... well you're right, it would certainly be a huge challenge, but I think anything's possible with classics like Wuthering Heights. They're so rich and complex in their characters, plot points and themes, that if you need to discard something that doesn't fit with modern times, there's some other element you can focus on instead. (Like maybe we would ditch that whole 'digging up Catherine's grave' debacle, and add some other gothic/ghostly element. What if he steals the urn with her ashes instead, and secretly keeps the ashes in a locket, when the family was planning to sprinkle her ashes in a meadow?)

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Kerrie-ann

Kerrie-ann asked Melodie Edwards:

Hey I am an avid book lover. I love reading books and reviewing books for my blog (www.booklover1989.blogspot.com). I would love to do a review of your new novel if you are able to mail a copy to me to review for you. I live in London in the UK. It's totally fine if you aren't able to do this as I'll have to hope my local library gets a copy of it in soon. Thanks. Inbox back if you can please. Kerrie-Ann?

♥️Annete♥️loves❤️books♥️

♥️Annete♥️loves❤️books♥️ asked Melodie Edwards:

Hello there, Melodie. Your retelling of Jane Eyre, was such a treat! I'm usually not into modernizations of my favourite classics because most of the times, they're disappointing and i end up frustrated. Your novel, though, was respectful to the book and the story did not seem weird, even though it is set in a modern law firm. I also appreciated that the story of your book was not too steamy. Any book news?

Maggie Holmes

Maggie Holmes asked Melodie Edwards:

What do you like about the 2007 movie Persuasion? I couldn't finish it. I know it was short compared to the 1995 version, but did they need to change events. There was never a dinner at Kellynch Hall. I actually like all the Austen television adaptations better than the movies because they stick to the story. (Except maybe Colin Firth swimming.) I like Amanda Root better as Anne, also.

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