Once upon a time, a historical romance author created a family . . .
But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews (not to mention an overweight corgi) plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them . . . These are the Bridgertons: less a family than a force of nature. Through eight bestselling novels, readers laughed, cried, and fell in love. But they wanted more.
And more is what Julia has given us. Secondary characters are now getting their own books, and The Bridgerton family just continues to give us pleasure.
My own Cotillion Ball Series, although based in America rather than in England, is structured much the same way Julia's Bridgerton books are. There are nine children in the Fitzpatrick household, and each will get his or her own book. I do have plans for secondary character books, too, since my readers have their favorites. Instead of my family bestowing names based on the alphabet, they began with a family name, Halwyn, which is a Welsh Arthurian legend name meaning "salt". With a name like salt, it was only natural that his twin sister be called Pepper. Thus began the Fitzpatrick tradition of naming their children after herbs and spices. The latest in the series is Jasmine's story, The Tempestuous Debutante.Thank you, Julia, for your inspiration, and the many hours of fun you've provided me in reading your books.
If you sign up to receive my newsletter, I'll pick a name and send you an e-book of The Tempestuous Debutante!
Of course Julia Quinn has to be mention! I'm working backwards with her. Started with Ten Things and went to the Smythe-Smiths and now going back to where it all began. I still need the rest of her Bridgerton series but I am starting it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll be busy for awhile! They're so much fun, tho. Like eating potato chips.
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