Hi Gail, Just started your book Writer to Writer and the firts chapter reads like magic and God's words to me. I am a fifty year old child at heart christian, mother of two, wife and Teen Challenge program director for adolescent girls who struggle with life. I love children's lit and illustrate some as well, and I have taken many picture book writing classes but am an absolute beginner. I want to become more disciplined to write and illustrate so that whatever story is in me can come out. How can I learn more to develop basic story ideas that pop into my head, so an actual plot can develop. Thank you for your books, your help and prayers.

Hello again Mrs. Gail Carson Levine!

Thank you so much for your response about being interested in another remake of your Ella Enchanted.

What I'm more interested in knowing is if your story is even available to be remade? I know that it was produced by Miramax I just want to make sure that it is available for option.

I personally want to write a new script for Ella Enchanted and then pitch it to a studio for production.

While the Ella Enchanted film that had been produced is... "acceptable", there is so much more beauty and heart in your story than that movie gave. I would like the opportunity to write and pitch the BEST possible version of Ella Enchanted.

I wait patiently for good news that I may have this opportunity without fear of another entity owning the rights. Thank you!

-Kristin Morales

Gail, I really love your books especially ella enchanted and fairest. You've inspired me to read more fantasy, and to write some too.

You are my aspiration, I have few web logs and rarely
run out from post :).

Dear Gail,
Happy New Year! I have been reading Ella Enchanted every year since elementary school. I reach for it when I’m feeling homesick, nostalgic, or simply when I want to dive into Ella’s world again. It always reminds me to believe in myself and stick up for myself, and that the choices we make are important.

When I was reaching for the book tonight, I thought I might look up how the author of my favorite book is doing. I was, of course, delighted to find your website and see that I have a lot of past blog posts to catch up on! Your commitment to young writers is so inspiring and I love that you continue to help in your community and those that stop by the website/blog.

Speaking of which, I see from the website that your last in-person appearance was in September in New York. I would love to see you in person to thank you for how much your words have shaped me and my life! Being on the west coast though, it raises two quick questions: do you do book signings at your in-person events? And if so, do you expect to have another in the fall? I would be happy to plan a New York trip if it could include one of these events!
I will continue to keep an eye on your website and blog, hoping that the opportunity to meet you will come up! In the meantime, wishing you a happy and healthy new year! And thank you, thank you so much for your words!
Maggie