I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the FAVORITE DAUGHTERS by Laurel Osterkamp Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Author: Laurel Osterkamp
Release Date: August 25, 2022
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 314
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Description:
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
That said, here is a snapshot of my current faves:
Donna Tartt/The Secret History: She probably didn’t invent the “dark academia” genre, but reading this book was my first foray into it and I fell in love. A group of ancient Greek scholars accidently kill a farmer and then they kill their friend. And that’s just the beginning.
Suzanne Collins/The Hunger Games: This isn’t just one of my favorite YA novels, it’s one of my favorite novels ever. It’s flawlessly written, and Katniss Everdeen is a classic heroine. Somehow the book is a compelling tale of suspense, a love story, and a cutting social commentary, all in one.
Lesley Nneka Arimah/What it Means When a Man Falls from the Sky: This eclectic short story collection is genius, and I had the privilege of both teaching the book to advanced high school students, and to hear Arimah do an author talk. All of the stories are unique, but they also all focus in some way on mother/daughter relationships. I couldn’t recommend it more.
Charlotte Bronte/Jane Eyre: If I limit myself to one favorite by one Bronte, I’m going with Jane Eyre. I’m sure that some Bronte fans would accuse me of being pedestrian and unenlightened (because Emily and Anne’s novels were more daring and progressive). But I like how plucky Jane is, and the journey of self-discovery that she goes on. Plus, the whole novel is just so atmospheric.
Lis Smith/Any Given Tuesday: This is the newest edition to my list. It’s actually nonfiction, and oh how I wish it was written before I wrote Favorite Daughters. (I could have used the info to make my novel more realistic.) Smith recounts her experiences as a political strategist, and she uses relationship metaphors for every politician she worked for. The behind-the-scenes look is fascinating.
I think most writers will admit to aspiring to the same level as their favorite authors. For me, I wanted my main character to be as strong and authentic as the women were in the books above. I wanted to inspire my readers in the same way these books inspired me. If I achieved just a fraction of that in Favorite Daughters, I will be beyond satisfied.
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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(1) winner
will receive a finished copy of FAVORITE DAUGHTERS - US Only.
Ends September 20th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule:
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8/22/2022 |
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8/23/2022 |
IG Spotlight |
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8/24/2022 |
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8/26/2022 |
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8/27/2022 |
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