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Seven Contemporary Novels (and one short story) Inspired by the Brontë Sisters
A contemporary novel inspired by the Brontë sisters?
The Brontë sisters, Charlotte (Jane Eyre), Emily (Wuthering Heights), and Anne (The Tennant of Wildfell Hall), all used elements of gothic romance in their novels. A gothic romance usually features a dark and foreboding atmosphere, a remote setting (like a creepy castle), a distressed heroine, and a brooding yet compelling hero (or anti-hero). Often there are …Favorite Daughters was a LOJ Book Club Pick!
Yesterday was a HUGE day for me because Favorite Daughters was featured on Lori and Julia's Book Club on My Talk Radio, 107.1.
I was super nervous, because this a beloved radio show throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. In fact, when I've Googled the best book club podcasts, the LOJ Book Club often pops up. I spent the day preparing, listening to Lori and Julia's past interviews, so I would get a sense of the types of questions they might ask. And …Subscribe to Laurellit & download Murder at Styles Resort for Free!
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The Best Way to Hide is in Plain Sight
After experiencing both emotional and physical trauma, Helen, a security guard at the Minnesota capitol, needs to get away. State senator John Cavendish owes Helen his life, so he invites her to stay at his family’s luxury …Path to Publication: Favorite Daughters Advanced Review Copies Arrived!
Last night, Rich and I were on our way for a date night when we saw that two big boxes and one small one had been left outside our door. "Were you expecting something?" Rich asked. I shrugged. "I have no idea. I guess one of us was." One quick glance at the packaging, and the mystery was solved. "They're my books!" I exclaimed. Thank God we'd been on our way out. It was about to storm, and had we been staying in the for the evening, we could …