We’ve dedicated this week’s “Inspired By” to Lorie Ann Grover, author of Firstborn!

Here, Lorie Ann shares five books that inspired her most while writing Firstborn…

 

“It was fun to think back over the books which poured into the creation of Firstborn. Here are five titles which helped to direct the journey. I may have read them years ago, but their impressions were lasting. These were like outstretched hands to help me along my way. “

 

Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan

“For her sense of place and raw honesty.”

Tender Morsels is a dark story set in two worlds where a mother protects her daughters from a world that once harmed her. 

 

 

Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey

“For her dragon eggs and the relationships between dragons and people”

Dragonsong is an enchanting tale of how Menolly of Half Circle Hold became Pern’s first female Harper, and rediscovered the legendary fire lizards who helped to save her world. 

Deerskin by Robin McKinley

“For not shying away from harsh realities.”

When Princess Lissar’s beauty begins to resemble her mother, she must flee her father’s wrath, while unlocking a door into a world of magic.

 

 

Troy by Adele Geras

“For the rich historical setting.”

The siege of Troy has lasted ten years, inside the walled city, food is scarce and death is common.

 

 

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

“For the priesthood and gritty realism.”

In 1327, Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. 

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