Books you wish you had written

[serria]

Here's a little ice-breaker: what existing book do you wish you had written? Whether it's because the story really resonated with you or because the book was similar to your own style in terms or writing or themes, is there any book out there that you wish had your name on it?

For me, my favorite genre is fantasy, and I absolutely love elves, dragons, and other fantasy elements that have been done a million times now. In that regard, it's tough not to be a little jealous of Tolkien. His stuff isn't even my favorite in the fantasy genre, but I'd love to be on record for "revolutionizing" a genre, or establishing elements that would later become tropes.

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[serria]

I loved Ella Enchanted. I read in it junior high, but it was such an adorable take on the fairy tale, it was hard not to get sucked in. Fairy tale retellings are fun, even when they're done a lot. I love Arthurian legend retellings, but I like seeing the different interpretations different authors use.

I actually read recently, I can't remember where, that Ella Enchanted was rejected by publishers several times. I know that's the case for virtually every book, but considering the commercial success it was, it's one of those good reminders not to take rejection too seriously.