Q: Is Edenbrooke part of a series? / Are you going to write a sequel?
A: I have loved living in the imaginary world of Edenbrooke the past few years, as I dreamed up and wrote my first book. I would love to live at a real version of Edenbrooke forever, if I could. But Marianne and Philip's story is complete. You can all rest easy with the knowledge that their happy ending WILL last forever. They will get married and have children and meet for secret kisses in the orchard and Meg will eventually beat Philip's horse, and Marianne will eventually get that library organized, and Philip will tease her and make her blush while they grow old together. So, no, I'm not going to write a sequel for them. I MAY write the story of another character in Edenbrooke (like Cecily), but not right now.
Q: Are you writing another book? When will it be released?
A: My next book will be called Blackmoore, and it is slated to be released next spring. Of course, that release date depends on my ability to write quickly and well. If I'm blogging less, it means I'm writing more. So good things are happening, and I hope to have something finished this summer. (Send your positive thoughts my way as I try to juggle being a full-time mom and a writer.)
Q: Can you come to our book group?
A: You are so awesome to invite me! And thank you for spreading the word about Edenbrooke to your friends and fellow readers. Unfortunately, I have a busy family and a book deadline to meet, so I can't accept invitations to attend book groups. But if you want, you can send me an email about skyping with your book group. If it works out with my schedule, I am happy to make a skype visit for fifteen minutes during your meeting.
Q: Is Philip real, and if so, can I marry him?
A: Sorry, no. But I am sure your own Philip is somewhere out there.
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I loved Edenbrooke and can't wait for Blackmoore, but I would like to read more books like yours. What books would you recommend? I know your a fan of Georgette Heyer, which book of hers is your favorite?
ReplyDeleteBest book I have read in a long time - i am telling everyone about it. So glad you are writing another one. Yes, please recommend some other good reads.
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Heidi from another Heidi
If you are looking for another clean romance author, try Marcia Lynn McClure. Love her books but I now have another author to add to my favorites list!
DeleteI love Cotillion from Georgette Heyer. My husband loves the Reluctant Widow. My mother's favorite is The Talisman Ring. It is safe to say that she (Georgette Heyer) is a family favorite.
DeleteYou are so amazing, Mrs. Donaldson!
ReplyDeleteI'm a closet regency romance novel reader (because I'm a guy and love to read Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy as well)and not only loved your plot but thought it was exceptionally well written. It was a classy piece of work.
ReplyDeleteSo...since you revealed your inspiration for Henry....(Ryan Lochte), who was your inspiration for Philip?
ReplyDeleteSo since you have revealed your inspiration for Henry (Ryan Lochte), is there a public figure who inspired Philip?
ReplyDeleteThought it was just the right amount of clean romance. Thanks so much for your hard work. Hope to see more of your work soon
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for writing clean, witty, well-written romance! I loved the focus on the admirable character traits rather than on physical characteristics and lust.
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ReplyDeleteFrederica, The Black Moth, Powder and Patch, and Cotillion are my favorite of Georgette Heyer's. I've read about 15 of them so far. But, really, you can't go wrong with her books! (Especially Frederica. Frederica, Frederica, Frederica. :) )
And of course MY LAST DUCHESS (or THE AMERICAN HEIRESS, as it has been titled in USA)by Daisy Goodwin. Wonderful story about the rich American girls arriving in England to find a noble husband. Delicious book.
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