Mel (Epic Reading)

Mel (Epic Reading) asked Juliet Marillier:

When I first read your Sevenwaters Trilogy (at that time it was only 3) I loved the fairy tale inspiration used; whilst the novel still told it's own story in it's own way. There has recently been a surge of fairy tale 're-tellings' for Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, & others. I'm wondering if you were to pick another Grimm fairy tale to use for a basis of a story, like you did with Six Swans, what would it be?

Juliet Marillier Interesting question! I have already written a novel based on Beauty and the Beast (Heart's Blood) and a novel based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses/The Frog Prince (Wildwood Dancing.) There's also a Grimm's fairy tale behind Dreamer's Pool, though I leave it to readers to work out which one. So I've already used a lot of my favourites. How about The Tinder Box? It has quite interesting moral choices. And dogs!

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Christina Leishman

Christina Leishman asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Juliet! Are you working on the 2nd Blackthorn & Grim book yet? If so when can we get our hands on it?! Thank you for being such an amazing author. I have loved your work for many, many years. No other author can transport me like you do!

Taylor R.

Taylor R. asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Mrs. Marillier! :) I loved your Sevenwaters and Blackthorn & Grim series so much that you have inspired me to write my own historical fantasy. I just want your opinion, as a reader, does combining too many references oversaturate my plot/make it unoriginal, even if I make connect them well? It combines the black death, astral projection, Celtic references, Arthurian lore, and references the song "Scarborough Fair".

Irini

Irini asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Juliet! I've just finished reading Tower of Thorns and am absolutely loving the Blackthorn and Grim series! They're starting to become one of my favourite characters from your books, and I never thought I'd like anyone better than Sorcha and Red! I had a question regarding Den of Wolves: has it been released in paperback yet? Had a look to buy it online in the UK but can only seem to find the hardback version.

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