Writing the Ties That Bind: Exploring Mother-Daughter Relationships in Silver Echoes

Writers have often been drawn to the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. Author M.K. Todd recently explored Mother's Day and historical fiction in a blog post featuring Rebecca Rosenberg and her new novel, Silver Echoes.

M.K. Todd: Mother's Day is a poignant reminder that my mother passed away two years ago. She was a wonderful woman—both mother and dearest friend—whose character and values shaped mine. Readers will be intrigued at the nuanced approach Rebecca has taken to exploring mother-daughter relationships in her new novel, Silver Echoes, which releases May 20th.

Rebecca Rosenberg: Mother-daughter relationships offer a wealth of dramatic potential for writers. They are complex, nuanced, and often filled with both profound love and equally profound conflict.

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Dual Timelines: Unraveling the Legacy of Silver Dollar Tabor

Silver Echoes isn't just a story; it's an exploration of how the past's whispers shape our present through dual timelines.

I wanted to delve into the intricate dance between generations, and for that, I chose a unique structure: dual timelines. We follow the lives of two compelling women, Silver Dollar and her iconic mother, Baby Doe Tabor, connected by the enigmatic Carl Erikson.

Dual Timelines: A Bridge Between Two Worlds

Imagine stepping into two distinct eras. Silver Echoes invites you to do just that. We journey through Baby Doe's turbulent late 19th and early 20th centuries and Silver Dollar's contemporary quest for identity. This parallel narrative allows us to see their lives in stark contrast, yet also reveals the powerful threads of legacy woven between them, with Carl Erikson as the central thread.

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Rebecca Rosenberg: Author, Ghost-Town Hunter, Champagne Geek

Rebecca Rosenberg is a ghost-town hunter, a champagne geek, and best-selling author of historical fiction about real women.

She recently sat down for an interview with Kelly Schuknecht, marketer and book coach with a passion for empowering professional women and entrepreneurs to share their stories and grow their brands.

Kelly: Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want? Why not offer something unique and unexpected?

Rebecca: I believe in offering readers something uniquely compelling. Why choose between originality and satisfying reader expectations when you can deliver both? My approach is to craft stories that break the mold of typical historical fiction.

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Silver Echoes Showcase: Meet the Daring ‘Iron Jaw’ Aerialist

Meet Tiny Kline, the daring 'iron jawed' aerialist and queen of the Slide for Life.

Tiny Kline (1891-1964), born Elvira Emma Klemke, was a Hungarian-born Jewish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1905. While her stage name might suggest a diminutive stature, Tiny Kline possessed a spirit and talent that were anything but small. She was a pioneering female stunt performer, best known for her breathtaking Slide for Life, a feat that captivated audiences and cemented her place in entertainment history. Tiny Kline inspired several scenes in Silver Echoes.

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Silver Echoes in NetGalley Spotlight!

Silver Echoes is in the NetGalley Spotlight!

Do you know about Netgalley? NetGalley is a platform where publishers offer free advanced reader copies (ARCs) of digital books and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals in exchange for reviews. This includes reviewers, bloggers, librarians, booksellers, educators, journalists, and other media professionals. So, if you review books on social media, GoodReads, Bookbub, or your own sites, you can sign up for Netgalley and request your ARC of Silver Echoes.

‘A Winning Story’ -Midwest Review

“Book clubs and libraries will find Silver Echoes a memorable, well-written, winning story that deserves top recommendation for its outstanding attention to psychological and social detail and its strong foundations in nonstop action and surprising discoveries.”

Midwest Review has joined the growing number of critics raving about Silver Echoes.

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