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J.A Boulet Interview

1. How did you choose your genre? What made you write this book?

I am a history geek, so it was a natural progression to historical novelist. I wrote this book because I was fascinated by the Underground Railroad period and the instability in the USA before the Civil War.

2. Writers write what they know, and must observe the world. Are you a first born, middle or last child and how does this shape your view of the world?

I was the lastborn “baby” of the family. I am not certain if this shapes my view of the world any differently than others, but maybe being loved by the entire family has given me more confidence to follow my dreams.

3. Where is your favorite place to write?

My sofa is my office lol.

4. How do you feel about killing your darlings, and what do you do with the remains?

I don’t normally kill my good characters, but I will definitely put them in peril. I feel for my characters and truly want them to achieve happiness. As for the evil people in this book, I can’t tell you what happens to them without ruining the story!

5. You are introduced to your favorite author. Who is it, and what is that one burning question you must ask them?

A. Johnstone! I’d like to ask her what she does to continue coming up with different stories and plots, so it doesn’t always feel the same as the previous book.

6. Inquiring minds want to know…tell readers something about you that no one knows.

I am a project-oriented person. I hate being bored. I get nothing done. I thrive during chaos lol.

7. You are stranded on a deserted island with only a back pack for company. What three items are in your survival pack?
a) water purifying tablets b) dried meat c) and a toothbrush!

8. If you could have one superpower in your existence, what would it be?

To be the invisible woman! You can do a lot of wicked things being invisible!

9. Favorite snack?
I love my green tea, homemade oatmeal cookies, and apples.

10. Indy 500 – Do you know how to get where you’re going or do you drive the speed limit?

I always drive 10 km/hr (6miles) over the speed limit, so cars don’t get angry with me for going too slow, and I don’t get a speeding ticket for going too fast!

1833 BROTHERS & SISTERS

by J.A. Boulet

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GENRE: Historical Western Romance

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BLURB:

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

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Excerpt:

Jesse grasped the large oak front door. “You are no longer an Eastman,” Jesse stated angrily. “Get out.”

“I live here too,” Billy stated incredulously.

“Not any longer,” Jesse replied.

“I have my belongings here.”

“I will have the servants collect your belongings and deliver them to you by carriage.”

“You can’t do this!” Billy yelled, indignantly.

“I sure can!” Jesse shouted back, systematically rolling up his sleeves. “I noticed that you signed this agreement today, probably at Bartholomew’s office, and you came here right after. Big mistake, Billy. You are officially estranged from the Eastman Empire as of today. Get out and don’t come back. Your signature officially means nothing as of today.” Jesse straightened his shoulders and braced himself for the physical fight. “We have witnesses to attest to this.” Jesse waved his arms around the room.

Billy’s eyes darted toward the stairs where Zee was watching the entire event unfold, and to the hallway where several servants gathered from the kitchen. Almost ten people stared at Billy, waiting for his next move.

“You always were the one that Father hated,” Billy sneered, hoping that his brother would do something stupid.

Jesse leapt at Billy. The younger brother took a few steps back and narrowly escaped the range of Jesse’s arms.

Jesse came closer and growled in Billy’s face angrily. “If you don’t leave now, I will pick you up myself and throw you out.”

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J.A. Boulet Bio and Links

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.

 

Book trailer: https://youtu.be/4ASTflLvjP4?si=X-NcOZ-LcKKgttO0

Website: https://jaboulet.ca/

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/1833-Brothers-Sisters-Eastman-Saga-ebook/dp/B0FSGYDF5B

Twitter link: https://twitter.com/love_walk_life

Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/jabouletauthor/

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@jabouletfiction8059/videos

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242036807-1833-brothers-sisters

 

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