Trudy’s Comments (group member since Mar 30, 2012)

Trudy’s comments from the Q&A with Trudy Brasure group.

Hi Brenda! It's great to hear from someone in NZ. How nice you got to go to England. C19 is great for feeling 'normal' about your obsession with N&S or Richard Armitage!
I think the end of the adaptation IS the most romantic scene on film I've ever seen.
Have you converted anyone to the N&S love? ;)

Brenda wrote: "Do you have any other N&S stories on the internet Trudy? Perhaps on some N&S fan fiction sites? If so, could we have a link? :)"
I'm so glad the book is meeting that romance 'need' and that you think I captured the essence of John Thornton. I'm a great admirer of both the book and the adaptation and I like to think I understand Gaskell's characters pretty well.
I post my stories on an Internet forum called 'C19' that was begun for those that fell in love with the BBC's adaptation of N&S. I'm an active member and moderator at C19. My latest story, which I hope to publish when it's finished, is entitled 'In Consequence' and makes a different twist in Gaskell's plot at a crucial event.
Here's the link: http://c19.proboards.com/index.cgi?bo...

Nathalie wrote: "Of course, here is the link: http://the-inn-at-lambton.cultureforu...
Don't hesitate to sign in and participate with us if you want. ^^"

Oh, what marvelous discussions...Why isn't N&S known as a classic alongside P&P and Jane Eyre, which ending do you prefer: the book or adaptation...!

I would love to jump in, but I fear that trying to write in French would be disastrous! All those accent marks....

Nathalie wrote: "I have introduced A Heart for Milton on a French forum dedicated to classic books like Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell. We used to chat a lot about books there.
I hope people will get curious eno..."
Thanks for recommending my book to others. :)
Can you give me a link? I can read French fairly well.

Nathalie wrote: "Book ended, Trudy, may I hug you for this book?
I have written a review for A Heart for Milton that expresses my emotions.
I cried at the end, there are so many emotions in my little heart... ♥
God..."
Aww, I'll take a cyber hug any time! I'm so glad it touched you. I didn't mean to make anyone cry, but I'm happy to know the characters came alive to you.

I adore John and Margaret, too. They are real to me. Thanks so much for your sweet words and your review. Hopefully, I gave you hours of pleasurable reading. :)


I'm working on my next N&S novel...

Nathalie wrote: "This is horrible, I read a paragraph... I take a pause to think of it and read the same paragraph again for my own pleasure... Result: I take twice more time to end one chapter lol!
And I keep on "..."
Lol! I'm glad you're enjoying it. Take your time... :)

Nathalie wrote: "The book and the adaptation complete each other. In my humble opinion. :)"
They do. They are both unique in offering what the other 'lacks'. With both, we have the visuals, words, atmosphere and emotional energy to create powerful images in the mind.
I feel like everyone should know about 'North and South.'

Nathalie wrote: "I'm beginning the book this weekend! Yes! I feel like I'm going to devour it lol."

Katrin wrote: "I finally got a kindle-copy today. The book has been on my list for a while and now I just got it. :)
I´m eager to dive into your story of Margaret and John!"

How fun! I hope you both enjoy. :)

Katrin wrote: "And I just saw that I am actually too late for it :D...sorry!"

No, please. Goodreads suggested that there be a closing date, but I am always available to chat about N&S!

Thanks for adding to the discussion! I love both the book and the adaptation. There are brilliant elements in both and each enriches the soul.

Joanne wrote: "Hi Trudy! Although I dropped a message on AHA, just wanted to let you know that I've caved in to my greatest desire of owning a paperback copy of this and I've just ordered it from Amazon UK. I ado..."

Thanks so much for telling me. Yes, the cover alone is wonderfully romantic. I'm glad my story meets a need for those who wished to see more romance between John and Margaret. It was my intention to share my vision of their happiness. I'm pleased it's given you so much enjoyment. :)

How exciting! Don't you love the cover? I hope you love the story. :)

I'm currently wrapping up a months-long internet group read of 'North and South.' Care to join in on the discussion at C19 concerning the last two chapters of the book?

http://c19.proboards.com/index.cgi?bo...

Note: C19 is a friendly internet forum for lovers of N&S, Richard Armitage, period drama, and literature.

Thornton was a gentleman in the truer sense of the word. I loved his sterling, selfless, devoted nature. I believe that Margaret and Thornton were drawn to each other's goodness and strength.
Intense drama? Yes. This story was no light and fluffy romance, that's for sure. Gaskell showed us the hardest years of Margaret's life. But it all ends so beautifully.

Melting has been known to happen. ;) I hope you enjoy it.

The paperback is available at Amazon France and AmazonUK. It is also available at The Book Depository, which offers free shipping worldwide.
I make no apologies. My book is terribly romantic. It should appeal to all hopeless romantics!:)
For an interesting interview on my book with a fellow Goodreads member's literature blog, take a peek here:

http://flyhigh-by-learnonline.blogspo...

There are decent men out there, but I think there can only be one John Thornton! I've been caught up in the emotions and story of N&S for over two years now. That's one of the reasons I I began to write - I was daydreaming too many scenes.
I think part of the appeal of N&S is that Thornton's feelings are so strong and that they are vividly described by Gaskell. It's a painful love story almost until the very end. The year of seperation is especially torturous for both of them. The reader is pulled into their loneliness and longing.

That's a great story, Lyne! Love it. If I see the adaptation first, it whets my appetite to read the book. I usually can't wait to see how it compares to the original text.

Thankfully, the 'other' N&S was televised long ago and many aren't remembering it any more. I'm glad you are working to 'evangelize' the un-enlightened!

I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I want to shout out to the world about this great author/story. But at other times, I feel privileged to be one of the select few who have found and adore North and South. It definitely feels like a secret club. :)

Hi Nathalie! I also discovered N&S by watching the BBC's adaptation. I fell in love with John Thornton and all the great characters. I love the book now, I think, even more than the miniseries. There are so many wonderful elements in Gaskell's story!