I'm curled up in blankets at 1 in the morning, with the bold idea that I wanted to reach out to my favorite author and tell her I would love to write a screenplay for her. I know there is already a movie- and I am not actually a professional screenwriter (yet)- but I just finished college and my head is full of dreams and ambitions haha. I always felt like the movie didn't truly capture everything I loved about the book! I have a theory. I think the curse of obedience Ella experienced really resonates with people pleasers. Whenever faced with conflict, I find myself giving in, rushing to obey the will of others, almost out of instinct. It has lead me to losing friends, the failing of my marriage, and feeling paralyzed in many other areas. Ella broke her curse in this beautifully selfless moment when she said no to the prince- her curse wracked her body the same way anxiety does for me when I don't want to hold boundaries or hold people accountable... it felt so right that she overcame her anxiety through an act of complete selfless love. I think trying to capture that underlying theme visually could be quite a challenge- but I want to try! And I would love to send it to you when I do. Ella Enchanted is the only book I've never grown tired of- I've returned to it over and over. Thank you for overcoming those 9 years of rejection letters so we can have your stories.

Hi Ms Levine!

My friends and I do a book club where we re-read books that were beloved and influential to us as kids. I came across this page while we were meeting to chat about Ella Enchanted and wanted to share with you that we all loved re-reading it. I was deeply charmed by the relationship between Ella and Char and even as a 30yr old found myself enchanted (ha) by the writing :) This was one of my favorite books as a kid and I reread it many times. I loved revisiting it and found that it was very enjoyable to read as an adult too. It seems like a book that I could tell a lot of love was poured into while writing and there were so many fun details that delighted me, such as the elves teeth being green or the way the sculptures were described in such loving detail. Returning to those pages felt like going back to a childhood room and experiencing the comfort and safety it held. Thank you for all the past and present warm memories!

Dear Ms Levine,
Hello! I love your book Ella Enchanted and I would like to read some of your other books, too. I love fantasy girl stories. I love writing my own books also. I have written two romance fantasies, Once Upon a Time and This Magical Love, plus a series called Spellbound. Also, I've looked at your writing books and they are very helpful. Do you have any other tips? Some of my hobbies are sewing, knitting, ballet, and reading. What are some of your favorite books and hobbies?
Warm wishes,
Audrey

Dear Gail Carson Levine
I'm just here to say that I read most of your novels and The Two Princesses of Bamarre is now my favorite book ever!! Thank you for being such an amazing writer!
--Anna Kailin Fletcher

Dear Gail Carson Levine,

I wanted to thank you for your wonderful stories. I read Ella Enchanted four years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. I loved it--the story, the voice, everything.

To this day, it is still my favorite book.

After that, I checked out Writing Magic and Writer to Writer from my local library. Ever since, I have been learning as much about writing as possible. I am now approaching 50,000 words in my own MG fairy tale retelling.

Thank you for getting me started on this path, and for all the amazing stories you have crafted--especially the fairy tale retellings.

Sincerely,


Anna