Ask the Author: Rebecca Donovan
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Rebecca Donovan
It has always been my dream.
Rebecca Donovan
Hi Rachel! I recognize I've been a bit absent from the public eye for some time now. I took my website down with plans of redesigning it. (Which is taking longer than anticipated.) And I do share IG stories on occassion. I realized just now how long it's been since I actually posted. Wow! ha! I try to share when I have something exciting/fun happening - and well... things are happening, but more behind the scenes. Which includes my upcoming writing projects (yes, there's more than one)! I hope to be able to announce what's next soon! The Burning Series hit an unexpected bump that has me trying to figure out the best way to get it to you. Again, behind the scenes things. I want to share everything, but much prefer to share the exciting things. Thank you for caring and checking in! I'm still here!!
Rebecca Donovan
Hi Tabitha! I am so happy you connected with this story. And saddened that you know too well. It is a story that comes from my heart - a story emboldening women to embrace their voices and scream their truths from the cliffs. I would love to continue writing this series. I already have an idea for the next book, but I'm hoping the books will be discovered more widely before I am able to commit to continuing. It will find its audience... I believe.
Rebecca Donovan
Yes! I am still writing his story. And I am focused on finishing it this summer ... that's the plan anyway. Thank you so much for being passionate about this story and what's to come!
Rebecca Donovan
Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for this loving message. I am still writing. I needed to divert my attention for a while and focus on caring for my son's medical needs - we're just now getting them resolved. So, I'm excited to return to and finish Jonathan's story to finally get it into your hands. This encouragement is just what I needed!
If you're not subscribed to my newletter, now is the perfect time. Over the next few issues, I'll be interviewing Jonathan - to help everyone get to know him a little better - if he's cooperative.
If you're not subscribed to my newletter, now is the perfect time. Over the next few issues, I'll be interviewing Jonathan - to help everyone get to know him a little better - if he's cooperative.
Rebecca Donovan
Hi Bianca!
I am so happy this story spoke to you so strongly. It means so much to receive this message. This is a very important story to me. I hope to continue the series, but I haven't made a definitive decision just yet. There are certainly a lot of options to continue this story.
I am so happy this story spoke to you so strongly. It means so much to receive this message. This is a very important story to me. I hope to continue the series, but I haven't made a definitive decision just yet. There are certainly a lot of options to continue this story.
Rebecca Donovan
And when he licked his lips, the taste of blood was divine. She looked up at him in frozen horror, wishing he'd killer her, instead, the blade peeled back another layer of flesh.
Rebecca Donovan
HI! I LOVE this story so much as well! I'm back to writing in October, and I should have a release date for you by the end of the year... looking like next spring/summer.
Rebecca Donovan
I chose to create Carol because I wanted to depict a female abuser who was not only physically abusive, but emotionally as well. She needed to be someone who would never be suspected of such abuse because of her social status and the love she shows her own children. I didn't want her to be a stereotype, and by doing so I hoped to reveal just how cruel a person can be, regardless of how they may appear to the world.
This story is told through Emma's point of view. You, as the reader, only know what Emma does. If she is not aware, or does not see what is happening, neither do you. There is so much that happens outside of her knowledge, but I cannot share that with you because you're in her head exclusively.
As is true for most survivors of abuse, she does not know why Carol hates her so much. I did not want to justify Carol's actions with an explanation because I believe there isn't a single reason why one human being should harm another, especially a child. So no, there will not be an answer to explain away the abuse. But if you listen to Carol's words, you will hear what you're looking for.
This story is told through Emma's point of view. You, as the reader, only know what Emma does. If she is not aware, or does not see what is happening, neither do you. There is so much that happens outside of her knowledge, but I cannot share that with you because you're in her head exclusively.
As is true for most survivors of abuse, she does not know why Carol hates her so much. I did not want to justify Carol's actions with an explanation because I believe there isn't a single reason why one human being should harm another, especially a child. So no, there will not be an answer to explain away the abuse. But if you listen to Carol's words, you will hear what you're looking for.
Rebecca Donovan
I tend to listen to more Alt and Punk Rock than any other style of music. Although I am obsessed with Zedd. But I'm honestly addicted to any music that makes me feel. The musicians who are influencing my moods and inspiring my writing right now are:
* AFI
* Ben Howard
* Brand New
* Hozier
* Lana Del Rey
* Lorde
* Milky Chance
* Phantogram
* Royal Blood
* Sir Sly
* AFI
* Ben Howard
* Brand New
* Hozier
* Lana Del Rey
* Lorde
* Milky Chance
* Phantogram
* Royal Blood
* Sir Sly
Rebecca Donovan
Thank you so much Alessia! I have about six stories swimming around in my head at any given time. Ha! But I can only really listen to one. And Jonathan's story (The Burning Series) is talking the loudest, so it has my full attention! It takes me time to prepare to write. Even though I may know the entire story, I cannot begin typing until I truly know that character. I must understand his motives. How he will react in any situation. He needs to become real to me. And Jonathan just recently fully revealed his true character to me. His story will be powerful! It is going to be an intense writing experience.
Rebecca Donovan
The series I hope to release next year will be Jonathan's story - The Burning Series. In his trilogy, you will learn what happened to make him who he is, and how that changed when Emma entered his life. And yes... you will find out what becomes of him along with the other characters in The Breathing Series in his final book.
Rebecca Donovan
You will see Sara and Jared in The Burning Series!
And Evan is the straight from my imagination. I created him to be a little too perfect... on purpose. The perfect complement to the girl who makes every wrong decision, although with the best intentions. Emma finally realized her worth because he was patient enough to not give up on her. He loved her unconditionally, making it easy for us to all fall in love with him.
I have yet to meet his true life counterpart. Doesn't mean I don't believe he's out there.
And Evan is the straight from my imagination. I created him to be a little too perfect... on purpose. The perfect complement to the girl who makes every wrong decision, although with the best intentions. Emma finally realized her worth because he was patient enough to not give up on her. He loved her unconditionally, making it easy for us to all fall in love with him.
I have yet to meet his true life counterpart. Doesn't mean I don't believe he's out there.
Rebecca Donovan
"Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" by Rise Against
"When I die, will they remember not
What I did, but what I haven't done?
It's not the end that I fear with each breath
It's life that scares me to death.
When we built these dreams on sand
How they all slipped through our hands
This might be our only chance
Let's take this one day at a time
I'll hold your hand if you hold mine
The time that we kill keeps us alive."
"When I die, will they remember not
What I did, but what I haven't done?
It's not the end that I fear with each breath
It's life that scares me to death.
When we built these dreams on sand
How they all slipped through our hands
This might be our only chance
Let's take this one day at a time
I'll hold your hand if you hold mine
The time that we kill keeps us alive."
Rebecca Donovan
I hope the "opportunity" becomes a reality! We shall see... Keep thinking positive thoughts!!
Rebecca Donovan
YES!! You will get to see where they end up in their lives. I promise!
Rebecca Donovan
Absolutely! I need to hurt and cry alongside my characters. I also fall in love and experience all the beautiful moments with them too. I must embody every emotion even when it tears me apart.
One of the hardest scenes I've ever had to write was the letter Rachel wrote to Emma in OUT OF BREATH. Getting inside the bitter and hurtful mind of Rachel, to feel hateful enough to write those words to her own daughter, affected me greatly. I was sobbing crying when I was done that scene.
It can take me a while to emerge from these dark places. I'm probably not the best person to be around when I'm creating. I often become disconnected from the real world around me. But I need to feel every emotion so that you can too.
One of the hardest scenes I've ever had to write was the letter Rachel wrote to Emma in OUT OF BREATH. Getting inside the bitter and hurtful mind of Rachel, to feel hateful enough to write those words to her own daughter, affected me greatly. I was sobbing crying when I was done that scene.
It can take me a while to emerge from these dark places. I'm probably not the best person to be around when I'm creating. I often become disconnected from the real world around me. But I need to feel every emotion so that you can too.
Rebecca Donovan
I have to believe in the story before I can begin writing it. The characters live within my head, talking to me until I know their motives, personalities, and how they would interact in any given situation. They need to be as real to me as any person I meet before their dialogue is typed on my screen. I need to see the ending before I can begin. If this doesn't all come together, if the voices aren't loud enough, and the story isn't compelling enough to hold my attention, then it's not ready to be told.
Rebecca Donovan
I hope each book I write will be read without comparison to the last. I aspire to create original stories, with distinct voices, but with hope of touching every reader in their own way. My creative journey is profoundly unique with every story I write, every character I create, and every message I hope to convey. I will never publish a story I don't believe in. So the pressure I feel is that of my own expectations. If I'm able to connect with and feel the emotions being spewed upon the pages, then you will too. And that's what's most important to me.
Rebecca Donovan
Such a hard choice, but if I had to choose... "I won't give up" by Jason Mraz truly embodies their relationship and the journey of the entire series. It gives me the chills every time I listen to it!
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