tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post6966610005437355150..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: An interview with Jessica Dotta, author of the Victorian Gothic novel Born of PersuasionSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-3564257184518276832022-02-07T10:09:18.533-06:002022-02-07T10:09:18.533-06:00You explained your character in an honest manner, ...You explained your character in an honest manner, and no matter how disliking others might find her, you just acknowledge that she is a part of you. My favourite point you made was about the women: "The more I learned, the more fragile the position of women became."The era's remedy for that—as far as I can tell—was to entrench in a young man's mind with his duty and responsibility in life. It stands in stood in stark contrast to how our generation handles the representation of men.” I'm sure your novel will pique my interest in the future after reading this interview. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219592432989326724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-32731794687429901562020-01-29T10:30:49.036-06:002020-01-29T10:30:49.036-06:00Jessica, you seem to be very in touch with yoursel...Jessica, you seem to be very in touch with yourself and convey it extraordinarily well through your character. I too love the gothic era of history and you choose a very well suited era to base this character in. Lovely interview!chym0001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-2084755474977770722018-10-01T20:07:54.376-05:002018-10-01T20:07:54.376-05:00I liked your honest explanation of your character,...I liked your honest explanation of your character, and how, despite some people disliking her, you still acknowledge her being a piece of you. I feel I could write a character with my past in mind like this as well, who was perhaps a bit misunderstood and naive, and not so well liked by everyone. <br />This interview definitely sparked my interest and I hope to read your novels in future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442539402199673850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-6151080357670819652016-02-04T20:11:47.287-06:002016-02-04T20:11:47.287-06:00The gothic style of this book is a genre ive alway...The gothic style of this book is a genre ive always wanted to jump into. This interview has spurred me in the right direction. Great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-122780981466598512013-08-24T11:17:06.219-05:002013-08-24T11:17:06.219-05:00And now I've just noticed while using the the ...And now I've just noticed while using the the New York Public Library's digital resources for old newspapers, that Born of Persuasion is on their New Fiction On Order list. :)<br /><br />Love, C.Foxessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754083123669916994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-49454775388518446552013-08-23T13:40:53.773-05:002013-08-23T13:40:53.773-05:00Thanks, Cynthia! Julia definitely gets polar react...Thanks, Cynthia! Julia definitely gets polar reactions from test readers and readers! <br /><br />I'm glad you liked the answer about the men. I wasn't anticipating saying that when I first read the questions, but when I reached that one, and thought about it, I realized that was one of my favorite parts of that time. Jessica Dottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971161590836511517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-7364704214614727902013-08-23T13:38:24.387-05:002013-08-23T13:38:24.387-05:00Thanks so much, Foxessa! Thanks so much, Foxessa! Jessica Dottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971161590836511517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-22464959698813275952013-08-22T17:09:47.962-05:002013-08-22T17:09:47.962-05:00Sounds like she’s written an unusual and interesti...Sounds like she’s written an unusual and interesting main character. Interesting comments on the roles of men and women back then, and comparison with today – I wish men were more chivalrous too, Jessica!<br />Wonderful interview, Jessica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-35709708061710383622013-08-22T12:01:38.953-05:002013-08-22T12:01:38.953-05:00This is a book I want to read when the time for be...This is a book I want to read when the time for being able to do so arrives!<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Love, C.Foxessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754083123669916994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-38370465380429436312013-08-21T10:56:57.559-05:002013-08-21T10:56:57.559-05:00My pleasure, and I'm glad you like the picture...My pleasure, and I'm glad you like the picture! I'll look forward to seeing it on FB. Thanks again for doing the interview.<br /><br />The teacup and saucer are from my great-grandmother's china set, the hat is my husband's (actually it's quite beat-up so you only see the brim) and the outfit is actually the same thing I'd worn to work that day... but it fit the old-fashioned theme well!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-53396452214620709072013-08-21T10:28:30.683-05:002013-08-21T10:28:30.683-05:00Thank you SO much for interviewing me on your blog...Thank you SO much for interviewing me on your blog! I truly appreciate it! LOVE your tea picture! Look for it tonight on my Facebook Page!Jessica Dottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971161590836511517noreply@blogger.com