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About The Book:
Author: Laurel Osterkamp
Pub. Date: August 25, 2022
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 314
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Elyse Gibbons is out of her depth when, as an undergrad at Columbia, she's befriended by campus superstars Aubrey Adam-Drake and Marina Hunt. While Aubrey's grandfather is a former U.S. president and Marina's dad is a notorious mob lawyer, Elyse was raised in Pennsylvania by a single mother/language professor who made Elyse learn Chinese for allowance money. As her high-profile life evolves, Elyse must use the strength and perseverance she gained from her humble roots, even while joining ranks with the powerful and elite. Then, handsome and enigmatic Finn joins the three friends to form a tightly knit group of four, and life becomes even more complicated.
Years go by, Elyse is further drawn
into Aubrey and Marina's world of influence and intrigue, and she will risk
everything for her friends and for Finn-the love of her life. When Elyse
becomes embroiled in her own political career, it's clear that one misstep can
lead to earth-shattering consequences, one lie can cause devastating ruin, and
to survive unscathed, betrayal is the only option.
Reviews:
2022 Maxy Awards Finalist
Firebird Book Award Winner (Women's Fiction)
Indies Today Finalist (Contemporary Fiction)
"...a riveting, moving novel, but also a rally cry for readers to find
their power." -Jackie Jacobi, author of The Ravens
Guest Post:
My original inspiration for Favorite Daughters came from the
surprising friendship between Chelsea Clinton & Ivanka Trump. But to write
an entire novel, I had to find a balance between fiction and reality. Here’s a
rundown of my major characters and their real-life inspirations.
Aubrey Adam Drake/Chelsea Clinton
I'm a Chelsea Clinton fan, so I
wanted to make the character inspired by her, Aubrey Adam Drake, sympathetic
and compelling.
While Chelsea is the daughter of
an ex-President and a former Senator/Secretary of State, Aubrey's background is
a bit different. Her grandfather was once President, and he's created a
political dynasty, with Aubrey's mother and uncle both vying for Congress and
eventually, the Presidency. Meanwhile, Aubrey's father is royalty from
Liechtenstein. Aubrey faces a lot of pressure to enter politics herself, and
her biggest challenge is finding a way to say no to her grandfather.
Key Quote: "What
if, with all my privilege and opportunity, I was born with this obligation to
do good? And if fixing the world isn't my
job, then whose job is it?"
Marina Hunt/Ivanka Trump
I won't lie; I don't like Ivanka
Trump. And yet, since she inspired a character in Favorite Daughters, Marina Hunt, I needed to make her
three-dimensional. It was important that she came off as flawed, but also
occasionally sympathetic. Like Ivanka, Marina's relationship with her father is
complicated and a major factor in her life. She is used to living in the public
eye, and she's good at creating an image and seeming like she has it all
together. But Marina has a secret, and she's vulnerable in ways you would not
expect.
Key Quote: "Did I
break some unspoken sisterhood code by hooking up with him? I'm asking honestly
because I don't always understand the rules that everyone else just seems to
get automatically."
Finneas Beck/Jared Kushner
When I began writing Favorite Daughters, Jared Kushner was a
complete enigma. He was first known as the son of a Democrat, albeit one who
went to jail in connection to illegal campaign contributions. He was the
handsome yet soft-looking man by Ivanka's side, whose picture was omnipresent,
but who never seemed to speak in public. And he was given a ton of
responsibility by Donald Trump.
Now, he's slightly less
mysterious, although not by much. Finn, his alter-ego in Favorite Daughters, is also written as a mystery. He's actually the
love interest of my protagonist/narrator, Elyse Gibbons, and it takes her
pretty much the entire novel to figure him out.
Key Quote: "I'm no
better, Elyse. I let them use me too, and I enjoyed the benefits. But you're
wrong if you think Marina understands me. She's not capable of understanding
anyone, not even herself. But you, you've always seen me for exactly who I
am."
Elyse Gibbons/Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
The connection here is very lose.
Originally, Elyse was entirely made up. It wasn't until my fourth or fifth
revision that I gave her some of AOC's qualities. Mainly, I liked the idea of
her magnetism, that she could project such strength and poise, and rise so
quickly in the world of politics, even though she was an outsider.
Key Quote: "If
you're aware of my existence, chances are you either love me or hate me. But I
am here to tell you this: I am not important. I don't think politics is about
individual leadership, but it should be about finding the wisdom and moral
courage to do what's right."
Link to original post: https://laurellit.com/favorite-daughters-major-characters-their-real-life-inspirations/
About Laurel Osterkamp:
Laurel Osterkamp
is the author of roughly a dozen novels, but she's sort of losing track. Her
new novel, Favorite Daughters, will be released by Black Rose Writing in August
2022. Currently, she is on leave from teaching high English and Creative
Writing. That's because she is completing her MFA in writing from Lindenwood
University, polishing up one novel and finishing a second. Please visit her
website/blog, https://laurellit.com/ for
book recommendations, writing tips, and info about her writing. She'd also love
for you to follow her on Bookbub and/or on Facebook
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of FAVORITE DAUGHTERS, US Only.
Ends September 20th, midnight EST.
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