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Debut author Robin Bridges hits the ground running with this month's release The Gathering Storm, the first in her Katerina Trilogy. The story follows Katerina Alexandrovna, teen Duchess of Oldenberg, who has the supernatural ability to raise the dead. Inspired by Russian fairy tales and Slavic mythology, Bridges shares how she penned such a unique, magical tale in this exclusive interview. And then be sure to check out an excerpt of the story and enter to win your own copy of The Gathering Storm below!
RT BOOK REVIEWS: The Katerina Trilogy is all about Katerina Alexandrovna, the teenage Duchess of Oldenberg. What first intrigued you about her character?
ROBIN BRIDGES: When I first came up with the idea for The Gathering Storm, I thought about using a real person to base my main character upon, someone like Grand Duchess Xenia or Dariya of Leuchtenberg. But instead I created a completely imaginary character for Katerina, someone whose ultimate destiny couldn’t be found in any history books. I wanted her to be someone who didn’t quite want what everyone else wanted. I wanted a bright young girl who had a dream, but a lot of obstacles in obtaining her dream.
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Giveaway Alert: Five lucky readers will each win a copy of The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges. To enter tell us why you’d love to meet heroine Katerina by leaving a comment below or emailing your comment and your US mailing address here with the subject line "Robin Bridges’ Gathering Storm Giveaway!" Winners will be announced on January 24.
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Winners: Alicia Jespersen, Jillian, Stephanie Scott, Barbara Elness, Caroline
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A New History
Submitted by Teri H (not verified) on January 23, 2012 - 4:20pm.
I love it when authors take something from the past and recreate it into some wholly originally their own.
After reading up on this title in the magazine and online I became hooked on the concept. I would love to read this new fresh addition to YA.
Wow! Great sounding new release
Submitted by Kaya (not verified) on January 23, 2012 - 4:18pm.
I love historical twists! This sounds like a fabulous new series.
Katerina
Submitted by Lethea Benson (not verified) on January 16, 2012 - 8:00pm.
I would love a chance to meet Katerina to learn more about her abilities and to find out if her gift was a blessing or a curse. Fascinating idea!
Original? An absolute yes!
Submitted by Jessica S. (not verified) on January 16, 2012 - 5:34pm.
After reading the synopsis, the most exciting part of Katerina's character, to me, is that she can raise the dead. I would love to meet someone who would be able to do such a thing, and after reading further, all I could think about was how unique this plot is. I could only imagine what the conflicts would be! Either way I know I will pick this series up no matter what, winning a copy would just be something extra special.
This book souns completely
Submitted by Caroline (not verified) on January 15, 2012 - 6:20pm.
This book souns completely original. I've never seen anything similar to it, especially in YA. I would love to meet Katerina becuase she seems like a very strong heroine.
Robyn Bridges
Submitted by Brenda Gallaher (not verified) on January 13, 2012 - 4:53pm.
I would love to read this new series. It sounds interesting as does the main character Katerina; she can raise the dead. I also love to learn/read things about Russia.
Sounds like a great new
Submitted by donnas11 (not verified) on January 13, 2012 - 12:40am.
Sounds like a great new series. She sounds like she will be an interesting character to get to know.
"Robin Bridges’ Gathering Storm Giveaway!"
Submitted by cyn209 (not verified) on January 11, 2012 - 10:57pm.
i am very interested in this boe always bok!!! i've always been interested in Russia & its history!!!
thank you for this giveaway!!!
To dream a little dream...
Submitted by LilMissMolly on January 10, 2012 - 11:46pm.
Dreams are good to have. Your story sounds a little like Pushing Up Daisies. Sounds interesting!
I would like to meet Katerina
Submitted by bn100 (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 11:43pm.
I would like to meet Katerina to learn more about her gift and her story.
The Gathering Storm
Submitted by Barbara Elness (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 9:05pm.
I'd love to meet Katerina Alexandrovna because I'd love to hear stories about her experiences raising the dead and she sounds like a fascinating character.
Robin Bridges’ Gathering Storm Giveaway!
Submitted by Alicia Jespersen (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 6:48pm.
I would love to meet Katerina because she seems to be an amazing woman. I was going to say girl but if you have the power to raise the dead and actually deal with the fact that you have a supernatural power then you are most definitely old enough to be called a woman. Also another reason i would love to meet her is because she sounds like a strong female lead character that knows how to handle most of the tough situations that she will face.
I always love reading the first book in a new series! Thank you for the opportunity to win Robin Bridges' "Gathering Storm!"
Katerina
Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 2:06pm.
She seems like such a powerful character with a compelling and mysterious past and a future that I would love to journey through with her!
I 've been reading all about
Submitted by Jillian (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 1:38pm.
I 've been reading all about this book on the website and the magazine. The cover is beautiful! I would love to meet Katerina because she seems like a heroine that is stuck with an ability that others despise. I'd love to meet her and see how she feels about the other mean people at her school and how she is overcoming the pressure from them to be happy and achieve her dreams
This sounds really cool - I
Submitted by Stephanie Scott (not verified) on January 10, 2012 - 1:12pm.
This sounds really cool - I love seeing a fresh concept in YA.
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