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Friday Sep 04, 2009

Posted at 04:21PM Sep 04, 2009 by Anna in General  |  Comments[60]

Hello lovelies,

It's so nice to hear from you all again! I can't wait to see what you have to say about Splendor, and now I kind of wish it was coming out sooner, too, so we could talk about it...


But in the meantime, there is lots of work to be done. I'm sure many of you are getting ready to start school, and me, I'm trying to get going on a new series for young readers. Most things are hard at first, and there is plenty of frustration in my little bedroom writing space these days, but beginning anew is always thrilling, too, so I've got that going for me! Anyway, as some of you guessed, this series will be historical, as well, but since I am superstitious, I don't want to self-sabotage by saying too much about it yet...


Also, I have to say, I like this suggestion a few of you had about casting Megan Fox as Penelope in our minds. I've never seen any of her movies, but that girl can really arch an eyebrow....


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i am soooo happy that u r writing another 1!!!

Posted by yanna on September 04, 2009 at 04:41 PM EDT #

I can't wait for Splendor to come out! Seriously Anna, I don't think you could have ended the last book with much more suspense! But they've all been sooo good! And does your new series mean that the Luxe is all done? Or just a break? But Splendor comes out soon, so I'm too excited to think about the end, I got my friend into the series, and you can bet we'll both be reading it asap :) Oh and Anna, thanks for the amazing books, I love historical fiction, and I can't seem to find too many good ones, and these are exactaly my type of book, scandalous and historical! And I don't think you could have chosen a better setting that 1899/1900 New York, it's amazing :) So thanks a billion and I can't wait to read Splendor! And Megan Fox could totally pull of Penelope in minds as well as the big screen if a movie were to be made...

Posted by Sara on September 04, 2009 at 04:45 PM EDT #

Penelope reminds me of the "evil twin" of Scarlett O'hara with the arched brow and the witty reamarks. If this were the forties and these books were around Vivein leigh would dffinitely be the best person to play penelope. And megan fox i couldnt see penlope her or leighton meester or even michelle trachtenberg.For elizabeth i could see amber heard. Alexis bledel as diana. chace crawford as will keller. ed westwick as henry or buckie. Carolina "lina" Emma roberts or talula riley. teddy i could see ed westwick again or even robert pattinson and tristan as conner paolo i cant think for any of the other characters.

Posted by Cheyenne on September 04, 2009 at 05:39 PM EDT #

I think that if they ever made a movie of this, even though I also recommended megan fox, they should'nt use any well known actors or actresses. It ruins it. I think if alexis bledel was Diana... blec!!! I would hate it! Diana is my fav and Alexis is to innocent to be her!!! I love these books and I reccomend them to everyone I see on the streets!! I read the Gemma Doyle series and it takes place in the same time period and kinda has the thing about debtaunts, but this is WAY WAY WAY better!!! ha ha!!! but anyway!!! Can't wait for splendor!!!!!!!!

Posted by Julia Downs on September 04, 2009 at 05:56 PM EDT #

But if you think about it diana really is innocent for awhile but then she changes and alexis coulddo that

Posted by Cheyenne on September 04, 2009 at 06:29 PM EDT #

And i changed my mnd on robert he istnt that gorgeous

Posted by Cheyenne on September 04, 2009 at 06:32 PM EDT #

i disagree i don't think the luxe should cast big stars if it were gonna be movie, here are some of the people i think would suit the luxe Holly Fain as Isabella Schoonmaker, Lina Brod as Holland roden and Penelope haynes as Katie McGrath

Posted by Rina on September 04, 2009 at 10:31 PM EDT #

i agree and disagree in some ways i see what you mean about not very famous stars but i find that id stll rather we were back in the forties so we could grasp the talents of the handsome beautiful and classic actors of the time because there arent actors and actresses like that around anymore dont you think

Posted by Cheyenne on September 04, 2009 at 11:28 PM EDT #

I would be very happy if Luxe would be a movie it would be lovely !! Yayy another historical book :) so happy !!

Posted by Rosalie on September 05, 2009 at 09:53 AM EDT #

I'm glad you're back to blogging! I missed you! :P I think Megan Fox would totally make a good Penelope! I have one question though...In the Luxe Elizabeth and Henry are arranged to be married because Henry's dad wants him to settle down and Elizabeth's family needs the money...but she doesn't love Henry, he doesn't love her, etc...so why can't Henry and Diana just get married?! Her family would still get the money and he would still be finally settled down! Sorry, I just never understood why the characters wouldn't have realized that logic...

Posted by alyssa on September 05, 2009 at 11:42 AM EDT #

I think its beacuse Diana is younger and is thought of still somewhat as a child.

Posted by Cheyenne on September 05, 2009 at 12:26 PM EDT #

And also because no one except penelope ever knew they wanted to be together

Posted by Cheyenne on September 05, 2009 at 12:27 PM EDT #

oh oh oh, you know who I think would also make a good Penelope, Jesssica Stroup!!! Please please please can you give us a sneak peek Anna! We're all dying slowly and painfully! Maybe like little quotes from the book??

Posted by Selen on September 05, 2009 at 01:34 PM EDT #

I don't know if I would be excited for a movie version for the Luxe series. There are so many teen shows out right now and although the Luxe books have a new spin, it's still a story about teenage romances. And there are too many teen shows out right now from Gossip Girl to 90210 to Greek. And Megan Fox is not a good actress-she would not do Penelope justice. She may look the part but she won't be able to play it well. So now as we wait till October for Splendor to come out, can you give us an excerpt to tame our excitement?

Posted by Leena on September 05, 2009 at 04:58 PM EDT #

like I said before Megan Fox has had so much surgury to look the way she does- older. Peneople feels like she is the best all the time and would never do that to herself. I think the actress needs to be confident in her own self. Rather than than a surgury table.

Posted by Aurora on September 05, 2009 at 05:54 PM EDT #

Oh my gosh Anna! I am so excited for Splendor to come out. It feels like it's been forever since I've been to 1900 New York!! Is your new series set in the same time period? I can't wait for October! Give us at least a quote to feed our excitement!

Posted by Francesca on September 05, 2009 at 06:39 PM EDT #

I'm really glad you're starting a new series! Can't wait for Splendor. School starts Tuesday so wish me luck! (High school--scary)

Posted by Hiba on September 05, 2009 at 08:14 PM EDT #

i personally dont think that henry and dianna r goin to end up 2gether and that makes me angry but its also expected. Anna, if the ending isnt like WHOA like all the rest i will like be sooooooo mad

Posted by yanna on September 06, 2009 at 11:55 AM EDT #

To all you guys who are saying things about who she should make it end, or are telling her things she should put in the end....you realize it's already written????? She can't change any of it now!! And its Anna's story, so let her end it however the heck she wants to and just be glad that we all got to be a part of 1890/1990 New York, even if it doesn't end the way we all wished!!! If you want it to end a certain way sooo badly, write your own dang story.

Posted by Amber P on September 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM EDT #

Yes Amber what you say is true!!! It's already written :S I am just getting that feeling it's gonna be another Romeo and Juliet...they're not gonna end up together! I HOPE THEY DO!!! I hope to God I am wrong!!!!

Posted by Selen on September 06, 2009 at 03:13 PM EDT #

ANNA!!!! i LOOOVE your BOOKS!!!! THEY'RE MY FAVORITE!! I wish to see it on Movies!! LOL. i Cannot wait for SPLENDOR!! gosh!! i hope it will be publish SOON!!! you're a great writer. I wish to be like you :)

Posted by Angeline on September 06, 2009 at 11:10 PM EDT #

THANK YOU! For acknowledging our suggestions about Megan Fox. Also, consider Kimberly Nixon for the role of Elizabeth. She looks just right for the role and her acting reminded me of Elizabeth in her 2008 movie Wild Child.

Posted by Marlena on September 06, 2009 at 11:46 PM EDT #

Heya, Is there going to be a 'Luxe' movie?

Posted by Georgie on September 07, 2009 at 05:14 AM EDT #

I agree some others readers I don't really know if I'd like to see a Luke movie. It's obvious the plot of this book series could be transformated in a great synopsis but I'd be too afraid of the arrangments made by the production and all these little things which could change the meaning of the books. In the other hand, I guess it could be exciting, don't really know. But I agree to say that the idea of Megan Fox potraying Penelope doesn't fit in my mind. I've read someone telling about Katie McGrath & I think she's quite the kind of Penelope I've imagined, beautiful, strong, cold eyes & powerful acting. She'd be a perfect Penelope to me =).

Posted by Mara* on September 07, 2009 at 11:41 AM EDT #

I love this series and I'm so happy to hear that Splendor is coming out in October. I don't think a movie would be a good idea. The movies can never live up to the books. Just look at twilight, the movie is horrible. The Harry Potter movies are lack-luster. Anna, if choose to not listen to this advice, I suggest that you become very involved in the casting and making of the book.

Posted by Bridget on September 07, 2009 at 12:15 PM EDT #

Keep Megan Fox as Penelope. To those of you who say she's not confident of her look I can't see how you get that. And a movie would get a lot more people reading the luxe. Besides all good books are turned into movies. I think all well known actors should play in the movie. The luxe will be a hit anyways but can you imagine a lot of you stars in such a great movie. It would be epic.

Posted by GabeFan on September 07, 2009 at 02:01 PM EDT #

I think Jessica Stroup would make a good Penelope....She would have to be really mean though and I don't know if she could do that...

Posted by alyssa on September 07, 2009 at 04:32 PM EDT #

i think leighton meester would be the perfect penelope....

Posted by Victoria on September 07, 2009 at 05:49 PM EDT #

...and i think emilia fox would be good for elizabeth..like wen she has her hair blonde and wears no makeup like how she looks as georgianna darcy in the pride and predijudice movies.

Posted by Victoria on September 07, 2009 at 06:01 PM EDT #

GabeFan, a lot of good books are turned into movies and the movies are always disapointments. Although I agree that it would get a lot of people to read the books, I still don't think it's a good idea.

Posted by Bridget on September 07, 2009 at 06:13 PM EDT #

Also, getting big actors is a bad idea for two reasons. One: it costs a lot of money. Two: people cannot get past the big name and see the characters.

Posted by Bridget on September 07, 2009 at 06:17 PM EDT #

Anna are you done with Splendor yet? If you aren't please finish it as soon as you can because the suspense is killing me!!!!! :-O

Posted by Emily on September 07, 2009 at 06:28 PM EDT #

Spendor is done and being published. It should be out in late October.

Posted by Bridget on September 07, 2009 at 06:33 PM EDT #

I really want Diana and Henry to be together.But like Elizabeth and Will I think it will be another Romeo Julliet Problem. But I think Teddy and Elizabeth should be together he is always so nice to her! Anyway I agree with Julia Downs. And the reason Henry and Diana didn't marry beacuse like Teddy said the public would just not be happy.....

Posted by GG on September 07, 2009 at 10:31 PM EDT #

It is so funny that I totally pictured Megan Fox as Penelope also. In my head I pictured Nikki Reed as Elizabeth and Vanessa Hudgens as Diana. I also saw Racheal Mcadams as Lina and Leo Decaprio as will.

Posted by Dani on September 08, 2009 at 02:05 PM EDT #

Vanessa Hudgens is too hispanic-looking to be Diana. Rachel McAdams is pretty but waaaaaaaaaaaaaay to old to be a seventeen year old same goes for Leo Decaprio

Posted by Bridget on September 08, 2009 at 04:56 PM EDT #

ANNA!! Thank you so much for writing! we've missed yoU!! I can not WAIT for Splendor... PLUS we get to look forward to your newest series as well!! (yay!!) We can not wait to hear all about it!! Please divulge as much as you can to us!! Thank you!! Kateeee

Posted by Kate on September 09, 2009 at 08:29 AM EDT #

Anna Godberson, your books are soooo good! I have never read any books that are like the Luxe series. The Luxe series are totally incomparable to any other book. That's how good they are. I cant wait for Splendor to come out. Pleaseee write more books in the Luxe series. Please. They are fantastic! Is there going to be a movie?? For the books? I really hope that there is. Thousands of people would love to watch the movie. I just really hope that there is. :) Well once again, your my favorite author and you are the best!

Posted by Jenni on September 09, 2009 at 05:53 PM EDT #

The Luxe series is the best series I think I've ever read!! I can't wait until the forth book comes out. Please, please write more books for the series! They're awesome they need to be made into movies, but no famous actors! they'd ruin the movies. Will they be made into movies? God, sometimes I wish I lived in the world of Luxe. Being Diana Holland would be like a dream come true!! I love you and your books!

Posted by Dani on September 09, 2009 at 08:58 PM EDT #

Finally! Someone shares my opinion! Dani, I totally agree that famous actors would ruin it!

Posted by Bridget on September 10, 2009 at 03:00 PM EDT #

I admit I have only read the first book in your series but I am already confident that the others will live up to my expectations! Also everytime I read about Penelope I thought of Megan Fox. If you make a movie I think she would be an awesome name to add to a list of potentials to play Penelope! (just a thought) You are awesome for writing these! Without The Luxe I would've been forced to actually pay attention in Algebra Tres. lol. :)

Posted by Jazsmyne on September 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM EDT #

Oh please don't end the series...yet! :) I really love the Luxe series! And Leighton Meester would make a good Diana.

Posted by Vivian on September 11, 2009 at 07:34 PM EDT #

omg i love ur books. i cant wait till splendor comes out. the luxe series are my favorite books of all time. ur my favorite author. ily corrina

Posted by corrina on September 13, 2009 at 09:53 AM EDT #

I would shoot myself it vanessa hudgens was diana!

Posted by julia downs on September 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM EDT #

I LOVE your books from Belgium! The world of Luxe's wonderful. And , like everyone, i see the story as a movie ! I hope that it will become one. As Penelope Hayes, i also thought, like everybody, to Megan Fox, right before reading the books. For Henry, i thought to Ed Westwick. And Lizzie, i think a kind of Keira Knightley could be amazing. For Diana, i think to me lol;) I'm her, it's really disturbing when i read the books. I've got the same physical, and behaviour. And the same hair ;) So, i love your books. You're a great author. Please could you tell us when the casting for the movie (if it's possible to make it, of course) will happen ? Thanks. Love the Luxe. xoxo

Posted by Chloe on September 16, 2009 at 12:24 PM EDT #

Hey Anna awsome that ur writting new books....but I think Meagan Fox shoudnt be penelope I think MICHELLE TRACHENBURG should she reminds me SOOOOOO muchh of Penelope it's not even funny!!! And since you kinda took thought about Meagan, does that mean u ARE planning a movie for the books? DOES IT? dOES IT??? Lol, I'm a super die-hard fan of twilight and The Luxe Theyre both AWSOME!!!

Posted by Kelly <3 on October 06, 2009 at 09:31 PM EDT #

Oooooo I almost forgot to say! IF YOU WANT TO READ PARTS OF SPLENDOR then go to harperteens . Com and then click on spleandor and youcan read the first 9 chapters of the book!! *screams* lol I can't believe Henry and Diana finally met! In a Cuban BAR!!! Lol! Thank GOD (and Anna) that Henry's not dead..lol.....And I can't believe Carolina would even treat TRISTAN like the way she did---ooo I bet Tristan is gunna do somin baaad to her lol.....

Posted by Kelly <3 on October 07, 2009 at 12:37 AM EDT #

Hey Anna, the luxe novels reay are a truly magnificent collection of books. Of all the stories i've ever come across these are by far the BEST! its excally what anybody wants to read, scandal, romance, History and with a hint of freindship. I cant wait for splendor to hit the shops, ive been waiting agess. (:

Posted by Beckyy (: on October 11, 2009 at 09:53 PM EDT #

Is the luxe going to be made into a movie or maybe a tv show? And if so is there a way that i could be cast into it? I'm very passionate about these books and would love the chance to sort of help make it visual for everyone. hahah i probably sound silly. Your an amazing writer! Can't wait for splendor!

Posted by AleyshaJane on October 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM EDT #

I'm reading splendor now and it is great so far. I was so excited when Diana went to search for Henry. I love Henry!! I can't wait to find out the rest of the story!!!

Posted by samantha on January 20, 2010 at 01:16 PM EST #

I think that it The Luxe is made into a movie, there shouldn't be well known characters in it - Miley Cyrus? Negative. Zac Efron? No. I think that for Diana you should consider an actress named Willa Holland. She was Marissa's little sister, Kaitlin, on The OC if you've seen those episodes. :]

Posted by Marissa on February 26, 2010 at 05:52 PM EST #

Hey, I just finished 'Luxe' and absolutely enjoyed it! I can't wait to read the rest of the series! And, as an aspiring actress, I imagined it as a movie... and I can totally see myself cast as Penelope ;) I like playing that kind of character - I'm not like her in real life, but, boy, she'd be good to play! Your character constructions are excellent and you easily made me hate some people and love others!! I just want to say I loved 'Luxe' and you finally got me reading again (after I read a good series, I tend not to read for a long time because I'm sure no other book can live up to it!!!) xxx

Posted by Zoe on March 05, 2010 at 08:26 AM EST #

Anna, you're such a FANTASTIC writer! I'm readng "Envy" right now and I hope you decide to write more books! These books are exactly my genre, betrayals, romance and just general F-U-N! I am soo much like Elizabeth Holland that it scares me! If they ever turn this into a movie, I will be the first in line to go see it!

Posted by Charlie on May 13, 2010 at 08:34 PM EDT #

You should really talk to someone about making the Luxe series into movies. I think a lot of people would like that and they would be really awesome to watch ! As soon as I read them I thought that they would make really good movies.

Posted by Alexa on June 08, 2010 at 11:17 AM EDT #

The whole time I was reading the books I pictured Emily Browning as Diana, and randomly enough Chace Crawford as Henry.

Posted by Ryan on June 24, 2010 at 07:00 PM EDT #

Megan Fox would be good for Penelope.. though if you were to cast her in the Luxe movies.. they should make her hair wavy. :)

Posted by Gina on August 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM EDT #

dear anna i love ur books. i think that it should be kiera kightly as elizabeth, orlando bloom as will, natalie dormor for penelope, emma watson as diana, and mathhew macfadyen for henry.

Posted by Ella on August 16, 2010 at 08:05 PM EDT #

i love all your books! And i seriously cant wait for the movie!!!! its gonna be awesome!! You are an amazing author!!!!!:)

Posted by Esmerelda on August 22, 2010 at 02:57 PM EDT #

So I just Read all of the Luxe books in a period of four days and did nothing else i am surprised i even went to sleep. when ever i read a book i think of it as a movie or a t.v. series, and i think the books would make amazing movies or an amazing show, but i think Chace Crawford should play Henry Schoonmaker or Will Keller and Emma Watson should play Diana Holland, and megan fox should totally play Penelope Hayes. It would be a zillion times better then the twilight saga i mean who actually spends there money on that. But you are an amazing writer and i cant wait to read your next series.

Posted by GRaciE on August 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM EDT #

hello, i finally finished reading all four books and if there is a movie based off the books i think we should go with younger actors to make it seem more realistic. Penelope should be played by Odette Yustman, Elizabeth by Amber Heard, Diana by Jennifer Lawrence and Carolina by Evan Rachel Wood

Posted by Kelli on September 01, 2010 at 04:41 AM EDT #

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