Danielle was nice enough to let me interview her. I hope you enjoy getting to know her as I have.
Marie: Danielle, tell us a little about yourself.
Danielle: Hi Marie, and thanks for having me. Raised in the south, I currently write from outside of Atlanta, Georgia. I grew up in a large family and have four sons of my own. We keep busy with music, scouting and a few sports now and then. For the most part, we love to eat, travel, play video games and watch Mythbusters and Animal Planet shows.
Marie: Tell us about your new release and what inspired you to write this.
Danielle: JOSETTE is a Jane Austen-inspired Regency that recalls the strict rules and expectations of the era. Josette Price sees her future in Beddingfield Park. While her brother, George, needlessly pursues a naval career, she promises to watch over their beloved parents and the park estate. Nothing would make Josette happier than to see her sister and her self settled within the palings of Beddingfield. But dark, brooding Captain Carter rides into their lives with news that ruins everything: George has been lost at sea. Learning the park is entailed to their cousin, Edward, Josette must decide between marrying her fickle relation or helping her besotted sister trap him in her stead. Only Captain Carter and his delightfully spinsterish relatives can stop the Price girls from making a choice that would be the greatest tragedy of all.
I loved writing JOSETTE and dabbling into the culture of early nineteenth century England. Jane Austen wove so much wit and charm into her stories, they inspired me to dream up one of my own. I have to admit, being a genealogist with U.K. roots, I enjoyed the research as much as I did the writing process.
Marie: Oh, I totally love the Regency era. (dreamy sigh) And you did such a wonderful job putting the reader into that era! So, out of all your stories (either written by you or not), who is your favorite hero and why.
Danielle: My favorite literary hero is Captain Jack Aubrey from the MASTER AND COMMANDER series, by Patrick O'Brian. This seafaring naval officer is the most three dimensional character I've ever discovered. He is brilliant and oafish at the same time; courageous and at moments, foolhardy. I love his vulnerability as he struggles to advance his career through adventures and battle at sea. The supporting cast he plays off of are beautiful and memorable as well.
Marie: How did you become a writer? What or who inspired you?
Danielle: I began writing at a very early age, before I could do multiplication! Most of my childhood and young adult work was poetry, but as I matured I began to dabble with short stories. After some freelance work online and my youngest child started school, I felt like I was ready to tackle novel writing. It's definitely been a growing experience.
Marie: I envy writers like you who knew you loved writing way back at an early age. So tell us, what stories are in your future?
Danielle: I'm immersed in two novels at this time, both young adult. One, THE SEA KING, is my tribute to J.M. Barrie's Neverland. Peter Pan was my first love. Jack Sparrow may very well be my second! I am also close to wrapping up a paranormal, again my first, with a young adult heroine. Not my usual fare, but I'm inclined to follow where my inspiration leads me. As far as any more Regencies, I do have one in the works I hope to finish this year for 2012.
Marie: Oh, Danielle, they all sound so intriguing. I'll look forward to when they're released. How can your fans get a hold of you? Do you have blogs, website, or a newsletter?
Danielle: My month newsletter can be subscribed to at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePrivateerNewsletter/?yguid=197416267
My blog which features monthly giveaways and other fun ideas is:
http://www.thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com/
And I hope everyone will visit me at my website: http://www.daniellethorne.com/
Don't forget Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Danielle-Thorne/100000700796495
Thank you!
13 comments:
Loved this interview! Danielle is an amazing writer and an amazing person. Thanks for sharing this with us, Marie!
Great interview, Marie. I've read Josette and loved it! Thanks for the opportunity to "meet" the author.
Thanks for stopping by ladies...and thanks to Marie for letting me be on her pretty, pretty blog. :)
Loved the interview, Danielle. Congratulations on the release of Josette. Having read your work I know it will be smashing read. Wishing you mega sales and rave reviews!
I've read Josette and it was wonderful! It absolutely reminded me of a couple of Jane's stories. Danielle "put me" in that era w/o even trying hard, she's such a natural. :)
REally beautiful blog, Marie. First time I've been here, but I like it! :)
Hi Danielle,
The cover for JOSETTE is absolutely gorgeous. And the plot is "to die for."
Congratulations on another wonderful book. Your talent for writing in so many genres amazes me.
Is JOSETTE available in print?
I enjoyed the interview. Danielle is such a good writer, and the plot to her Regency sounds so good.
I wish her much success with it.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments. Much appreciated.
Yes, Laurean, JOSETTE is available in both print and as as ebook at Amazon. :)
That book sounds great! I can't wait to read it, Danielle!
Great interview Marie and Danielle!
Marie, your blog is lovely!
Dani,
I haven't read Josette yet but hope to sometime - sounds like a fantastic book. I wish you continued success with it as well as your other wonderful books!
Great interview, Danielle. I am going to have to pick up a copy of your book. :) It sounds like exactly my kind of book. :)
Beautiful cover and era :) Blessings, BJ
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