Friendly introvert too. Congratulations on your books current and future! I like the working title of the new one! Really enjoyed the journal entries. I loved Alcott and read all her books when I was a kid. Books I loved when young are still comfort reads, many of them.
Thank you, Lillian ... I agree. I love to revisit favorite books that are for "children of all ages." They're seen with fresh eyes at different points in our lives.
Happy anniversary! And congrats on the upcoming books. I, too, have been inspired by Louisa May. I love how you remind us how hard she worked before her bring break. She did much to support her family. P.S. I'm an ambivert - a mix between and introvert and an extrovert, but when it comes to writing, I'm a total introvert.
Thank you, Nancy! So many writers have been inspired by "Jo March," but we shouldn't forget that she was really Louisa (idealized, perhaps, and given a husband to please her readers)
Your posts are such a joy to read! I can’t even be jealous that you’re in Copenhagen—my name actually translates to “Little Mermaid,” so it’s a fun coincidence. As a true introvert (about 90% solo time, only 10% social!), I really relate to your perspective.
I’ll definitely be buying both your books! And if you ever need a beta reader, I’d love to volunteer—just eager to get my hands on them early! Also, I’ve only ever had black cats.
Thank you for being such an inspiration and a kindred spirit. :D
Thank you so much, Creatrix. That is so kind of you. Wow, you really are an "introvert's introvert" at 90-10. that's amazing and shows that we all need to honor our true nature. One of the cats I'm sitting for is midnight black and he's such a sweetie.
I did a lot of research on Alcott’s life last autumn. She was a fascinating person, and it’s very ironic that Little Women succeeded when she didn’t seem to like it at all. I hope to read her other work one day; there is so much more of it! Excellent introduction to her life. :)
You're right, she thought little of it while writing it — seemed kind of a lark and a new way to possibly make more money, which she needed. But once it was out and was successful, she warmed up to it. I've read A Long Fatal Love Chase (one of her thrillers) and Jo's Boys. I, too, would love to read more of her novels, like Rose in Bloom. I hope you get to visit Orchard House, where she wrote many of her works, if you haven't yet!
I would love to visit it one day! And you’re right, she wrote a lot of spin-offs so it’s not likely she never did warm up to it. It’s such a perfect book to read in the autumn! I dedicated a month to writing about her; it was fun to learn about her sisters, too!
Thank you! I’ve shortened it now to The Tearoom, thinking maybe more people would read it. Interestingly there hasn’t been much of a change. I’m at a follower plateau, like most of Substack apparently 🥲
You have brought so much joy to my life and I look forward to your book. That said, I feel compelled to add a pitch for SHAGGY MUSES by Maureen Adams. The subtitle is: "The dogs who inspired Virginia Wolf, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edith Wharton and Emily Bronte.
I've always wanted to visit Copenhagen, and this opportunity to cat-sit came along, so as I mentioned in the post, it becomes affordable not having to pay for lodging, usually the biggest expense of any trip. It's very nice here, more of a big city than I had expected, with lots to discover. My daughter and I are perfect travel companions and she works with me, so it works out well.
When I become a paid subscriber for anyone besides my son, first in my wish list is yours!
I love what you share, and the very first novel I read through was this one. I think I was 11? Coming from a family with 7 siblings, all of whom are brothers, I adored exploring a family dynamic I’d never known and never would know. Read Little Women at least 3 times and have seen every movie made of it.
Also, thank you for sharing a bit about yourself and the paradoxical nature of being an introvert surrounded by people, ha ha! I can so relate to this. I’m, umm…a strong mix of the two, but far more introverted in the earlier and latter parts of my life, although most people don’t realize it. The extrovert has to come out when anyone’s around. My dogs are my favorite people these days, as well as my grandkids, who don’t need me to think of anything clever to say—just watch, listen to, and applaud them, do art, crafts, simple science activities, and read lots of books together.
My online little school out of China requires me to be in front of a camera more often than I’m comfortable with, but the dream/goal is to grow it to the point that I am primarily a content creator: write, edit, illustrate…& turn over most of the video making and online teaching to young ‘uns who like being seen onscreen!
Thank you for the wonderful service you do with your publications!
Joanna, thank you so much for your support and all your kind thoughts, and for sharing something about yourself as well. If you'd like to share about your online school in China, please do so (if you want) — now you've got me curious!
Friendly introvert too. Congratulations on your books current and future! I like the working title of the new one! Really enjoyed the journal entries. I loved Alcott and read all her books when I was a kid. Books I loved when young are still comfort reads, many of them.
Thank you, Lillian ... I agree. I love to revisit favorite books that are for "children of all ages." They're seen with fresh eyes at different points in our lives.
Happy anniversary! And congrats on the upcoming books. I, too, have been inspired by Louisa May. I love how you remind us how hard she worked before her bring break. She did much to support her family. P.S. I'm an ambivert - a mix between and introvert and an extrovert, but when it comes to writing, I'm a total introvert.
Thank you, Nancy! So many writers have been inspired by "Jo March," but we shouldn't forget that she was really Louisa (idealized, perhaps, and given a husband to please her readers)
Your posts are such a joy to read! I can’t even be jealous that you’re in Copenhagen—my name actually translates to “Little Mermaid,” so it’s a fun coincidence. As a true introvert (about 90% solo time, only 10% social!), I really relate to your perspective.
I’ll definitely be buying both your books! And if you ever need a beta reader, I’d love to volunteer—just eager to get my hands on them early! Also, I’ve only ever had black cats.
Thank you for being such an inspiration and a kindred spirit. :D
Thank you so much, Creatrix. That is so kind of you. Wow, you really are an "introvert's introvert" at 90-10. that's amazing and shows that we all need to honor our true nature. One of the cats I'm sitting for is midnight black and he's such a sweetie.
I did a lot of research on Alcott’s life last autumn. She was a fascinating person, and it’s very ironic that Little Women succeeded when she didn’t seem to like it at all. I hope to read her other work one day; there is so much more of it! Excellent introduction to her life. :)
You're right, she thought little of it while writing it — seemed kind of a lark and a new way to possibly make more money, which she needed. But once it was out and was successful, she warmed up to it. I've read A Long Fatal Love Chase (one of her thrillers) and Jo's Boys. I, too, would love to read more of her novels, like Rose in Bloom. I hope you get to visit Orchard House, where she wrote many of her works, if you haven't yet!
I would love to visit it one day! And you’re right, she wrote a lot of spin-offs so it’s not likely she never did warm up to it. It’s such a perfect book to read in the autumn! I dedicated a month to writing about her; it was fun to learn about her sisters, too!
Are your writings about Louisa here on Substack? Or on your blog? I'd love to read them and link to them.
I have 3-4 articles about Louisa here in my Table of Contents! :)
https://open.substack.com/pub/mariellahunt/p/table-of-contents?r=1wege7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
How nice! And that you're the Literary Ladies Tearoom. I'll add you to my recommendations.
Thank you! I’ve shortened it now to The Tearoom, thinking maybe more people would read it. Interestingly there hasn’t been much of a change. I’m at a follower plateau, like most of Substack apparently 🥲
I echo the question! Probably many would enjoy enlightenment from your research and writing.
My articles about LMA and several other articles are here in my Table of Contents:)
https://open.substack.com/pub/mariellahunt/p/table-of-contents?r=1wege7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
You have brought so much joy to my life and I look forward to your book. That said, I feel compelled to add a pitch for SHAGGY MUSES by Maureen Adams. The subtitle is: "The dogs who inspired Virginia Wolf, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edith Wharton and Emily Bronte.
Sincerely, a crazed poodle fancier.
Thank you so much, Judy. That's very kind. Some years ago, someone contributed a review of Shaggy Muses: https://www.literaryladiesguide.com/book-reviews/shaggy-muses-a-review/ — my book, Inspired by Cats, is somewhat of its feline cousin!
What takes you to Copenhagen and how lovely that you’re with your daughter!!
I've always wanted to visit Copenhagen, and this opportunity to cat-sit came along, so as I mentioned in the post, it becomes affordable not having to pay for lodging, usually the biggest expense of any trip. It's very nice here, more of a big city than I had expected, with lots to discover. My daughter and I are perfect travel companions and she works with me, so it works out well.
Your love of cats opened this up—awesome!
When I become a paid subscriber for anyone besides my son, first in my wish list is yours!
I love what you share, and the very first novel I read through was this one. I think I was 11? Coming from a family with 7 siblings, all of whom are brothers, I adored exploring a family dynamic I’d never known and never would know. Read Little Women at least 3 times and have seen every movie made of it.
Also, thank you for sharing a bit about yourself and the paradoxical nature of being an introvert surrounded by people, ha ha! I can so relate to this. I’m, umm…a strong mix of the two, but far more introverted in the earlier and latter parts of my life, although most people don’t realize it. The extrovert has to come out when anyone’s around. My dogs are my favorite people these days, as well as my grandkids, who don’t need me to think of anything clever to say—just watch, listen to, and applaud them, do art, crafts, simple science activities, and read lots of books together.
My online little school out of China requires me to be in front of a camera more often than I’m comfortable with, but the dream/goal is to grow it to the point that I am primarily a content creator: write, edit, illustrate…& turn over most of the video making and online teaching to young ‘uns who like being seen onscreen!
Thank you for the wonderful service you do with your publications!
Joanna, thank you so much for your support and all your kind thoughts, and for sharing something about yourself as well. If you'd like to share about your online school in China, please do so (if you want) — now you've got me curious!
Oh, and my favorite of the Little Women films is still the one from 1994 with Winona Ryder ... yours?
Aha! I love Winona Ryder, but have to say, 2019 finally made a version that captures my heart and mind completely!