1833 Brothers & Sisters is a story about the tumultuous period before the American Civil War.
Slaves were escaping to the northern states, and Natives were being thrown out
of their homes. In Philadelphia, the influential Eastman Empire is controlled
by Jesse Eastman in 1833. When an estranged brother enlists a group of
unscrupulous thugs to take over, all hell breaks loose.
Taking the story
from a concept to a published book is a long and involved process. How does
that usually work for you?
It usually takes me 3-6 months to
write the first draft. Then another 2-6 months for editing, formatting, cover,
and media releases. I wrote this book at a more leisurely pace because I was
feeling a lot of pressure lately. It took me slightly longer than an entire
year from start to finish.
Which of your books
would you recommend for readers to choose first if they’re new to you and your
books?
I would suggest reading 1956
Love & Revolution or Whichever Way The Road Leads first. I
believe these are my best books. There's a lot of history that you’ll learn
about in these two books. But 1833 Brothers & Sisters is a good
treat too! I heard from many readers that they read one book and searched for
more of my books to read, so enjoy! I have 7 books available, and I’ll be
writing my 8th soon.
How do you approach
character development in your stories? Do you have any specific techniques or
methods that you find particularly effective?
My books are mostly character-driven.
My characters come to life on their own, it seems. To keep the story from
getting out of control, I follow an outline. Also, my antagonists are sometimes
hard for me to write, so I listen to songs and music about what I think the
antagonist would like. It helps me get into their evil minds. My favorite song
for this book was The Devil Wears a Suit & Tie. Listen to it!
What do you believe
sets your writing apart from others in your genre, and why should readers
choose to read your books?
I write realistic romance, with a
good dose of history. Not everyone is perfect, and love hurts.
Can you discuss any
upcoming projects or books that you're currently working on? What can readers
expect from your future works?
I will be starting my next book in December 2025.
It will either be about the 1850s Gold Rush or a standalone book about letters
during the Holodomor. Which one would you want to read?
A peek into the
Underground Railroad and the tumultuous period before the American Civil War.
In 1833 Philadelphia,
the northern states of America were changing, and not everyone was keen on
altering the status quo. Black slaves were being freed, and new slaves were no
longer allowed.
But the southern states
didn't always agree. Natives were being thrown out of their homes for living
too close to gold, and escaped black slaves were being hunted down. Jesse
Eastman controls the affluent Eastman Empire and frees a former slave, his half-sister
Georgina. But some family members don't like it.
When an estranged
brother gets the idea to let a ruthless gang of property buyers initiate a
takeover, all hell breaks loose.
1833 Brothers &
Sisters will pull you into an old western-style family saga, filled with greed,
marital love, family conflict, and smoking gun shootouts
Excerpt One:
Jesse was waving a large document in his hand. His dress
shoes clacked on the marble floors as he chased Billy from the house. “This is
not a legal document!” Jesse shouted, his voice reverberating against the tiled
ceiling. “You don’t even have signing authority for the Empire!”
Billy brazenly turned and shouted back. “I am an Eastman! I
can sign a bill of sale for my family business.” His voice thundered across the
entire mansion.
Jesse’s face turned red, and his breathing expanded and
contracted in his chest as he tried to control his urge to punch his brother in
the face. “Get out,” Jesse calmly stated.
“What?” Billy shouted.
“You heard me,” Jesse replied quietly. Xavier and Samuel
positioned themselves to quickly intervene if the two brothers began physically
fighting.
“You’re telling me to leave?” Billy’s finger flew in the air
and pointed accusingly at Jesse.
“Yes, Billy,” Jesse glowered, the anger still evident in his
voice. “You attempted to sell the company illegally for a fraction of what it
is worth to a bunch of thugs from Texas.” Jesse ground his teeth and clenched
his hands into balls of anger. “You are officially extradited from the Eastman
family. Father did it to me, and I am now doing it to you.” Jesse took two
large strides towards his brother.
Billy jumped to the side to avoid a direct hit, but that
wasn’t what Jesse was doing.
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J. A. Boulet is
a passionate historical fiction novelist weaving tales with strong romantic
themes. Raised in a Hungarian refugee family, J. A. was born and grew up in
Canada with strong moral convictions, which she has stood behind all her life.
Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short
stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became
fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. Her university
studies ranged from photojournalism to accounting. After decades of working in
accounting, J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one
to two books annually.
She lives in the Niagara region of Canada with her two sons, a crested gecko, a large Doberdor dog, and a small orchard of fruit trees.
Website:
https://jaboulet.ca/
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/love_walk_life
Instagram link:
https://www.instagram.com/jabouletauthor/
YouTube link:
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Goodreads link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242036807-1833-brothers-sisters
Book Video: https://youtu.be/4ASTflLvjP4?si=EovjLXTEK-8Y-nLs
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