Southern Historical
Date Published: June 11, 2020
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Heaven Hill Plantation, upriver from Georgetown, South Carolina, 1807: Sixteen-year-old Alexandra Degambia is the daughter of a wealthy African American planter and a social-climbing mother who can pass for white. Balancing on the tightrope between girlhood and the complicated adult world of Low-Country society is a treacherous undertaking.
Early Reviews
Alexandra is a tenacious heroine who’s easy to root for, and the author elegantly articulates her precarious position between white and black society. Overall, this novel explores issues of equality and personal freedom in thought-provoking ways.
Sharp writing, an original plot, and a strong female protagonist make for an engrossing read.
-Kirkus Review
This tale of desperation, injustice and courage is a much needed addition to our grasp of our nation's history. A 5-star reading experience. Highly recommend!"
Laura Taylor – 6-Time Romantic Times Award Winner
Interview
1.
What is the hardest part of writing
your books?
I prefer to emphasize a character’s
positive traits. The hardest part of writing my books is discovering and
acknowledging the shadow-side that often motivates my characters’ choices.
2.
What
songs are most often played on your ipod?
John Lennon’s Imagine is my
favorite song. My musical taste is eclectic. In addition to The Beatles, I
enjoy the West Side Story sound track, Ravi Shankar’s sitar music, Bach,
and the works of Chavalier de Saint-George (sometimes referred to as the Black
Mozart).
3.
Do
you have critique partners or beta readers?
I belong to two fantastic critique
groups: Blue Moon Writers, in Davis, California and a group of women authors,
also located in Davis.
4.
How
did you start your writing career?
My writing career started when I was
nine years old and fell in love for the first time—with Louisa May Alcott’s Little
Women. Upon finishing the book, I vowed to become a writer. My first effort
was a stage play adaptation of Little Women, painstakingly pecked out on
a typewriter. The play was produced on the patio in my back yard by
neighborhood thespians just before I turned ten.
5.
Tell
us about your next release.
My next release,Dfthegenius, is
a memoir about my illuminating journey with my son, Dave, who had Down
syndrome.
About the Author
Dorothea Hubble Bonneau is an award-winning novelist, produced playwright and optioned screenwriter. Inspired by a quest for justice, her work is informed by her love of family, nature, and the literary arts.
Dorothea is a member of Author’s Guild, Women in Film, Squaw Valley Community of Writers, Aspen Summer Words Alumni, and Historical Writers of America.
Contact Links
Twitter: @DorotheaBonneau
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