Cristina

Cristina asked Eloisa James:

Hi Eloisa! I just finished reading My American Duchess. I really really really liked the bit in which Lady Peel tells Mr. Kestril to eff off re: cosmetics. Are you as fed up as me with the whole "taking her to the pool on the first date"/"girls shouldn't wear makeup" stuff (all of this shielded (or not) behind a annoyingly patronizing "you look better natural")?

Eloisa James YES! I've had times in my life when I looked better natural but dang, that was a long time ago. And nobody -- but NOBODY -- has the right to tell any woman what to put on her face or her body, in my opinion. I've tried to steer my daughter Anna past the black lipstick stage, but always made it clear that it's entirely her decision.

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Pinky

Pinky asked Eloisa James:

Hi i read My American Duchess. Loved it this is one of my favourite themes . Lorriane Heath's An invitation has a similar theme. I read a book in 2013 in it the heroine is betrothed to an earl and a duke is pursuing her and three days before h wedding compromises her . The h marries the duke. WOndered if you being an author in this genre can help me identify it? TIA.

Jackie

Jackie asked Eloisa James:

Hi there! Love your stories and got my closest friend to read them! I reread them as she reads and joke I’m at the part the zombies have shown up since I read faster and don’t want to spoil it when she asks! Anyway I was wondering instead of self publishing for the Wilde series is it possible that a fun blog post could be done instead? That way readers get closure and we can learn about Horatio and younger Lindow kids

Chelsea

Chelsea asked Eloisa James:

I've always wondered whether, as an author developing characters, you have ever thought, "Wow, I love this quality in her/him. I wouldn't mind being more like this character myself." Or are there some moments where you might enjoy a quality you already have and think, "This character needs to be independent, adventuresome, etc. like me!" ???

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