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NOW WITH MILLIONS of PAGES READ ON KINDLE! Find out for yourself why The AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY is a favorite with readers. Based on the true story of American débutante Sara Swan Whiting, this tale of love and scandal transports readers to the gilded age. But how much is truth and how much is propaganda? Travel through time to 1883 and the gilded age scandal that rocked New York.
NOW AVAILABLE! AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY – DEBUT Audio Book. Just in time for summer travel and beach relaxation - for those who enjoy listening to their stories AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY – DEBUT is now available on AUDIBLE, ITUNES and AMAZON. - In addition a Podcast/Video channel is under production featuring gilded age topics through the lens of the AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY giving fans a platform to discuss the gilded age and AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY.
Orange County author J.D. Peterson is the Winner of the 2017 Ohio History contest for her research into the AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY. Based on the true story of the life of débutante Sara Swan Whiting and the Belmont-Whiting scandal, truth is always stranger than fiction.
J.D. enjoys sharing her research from America’s gilded age, especially the tale of Sara Swan Whiting. "It was easy to 'buy' the press back then," J.D.told interviewer Dee Jay Sherry. "I wanted to dig through the propaganda as much as possible." Ms. Peterson's quest into the gilded age uncovered many tales, some scandalous, some forgotten; all topics for upcoming video-podcast discussions.
Along with the AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY J.D.Peterson's resumé includes: broadcasting, recording production and engineering, journalism and publishing. J.D. has appeared in nightclubs, television and was a D.J. on KSBR Radio, Orange County, CA. She is an accomplished singer and songwriter, as well as an artist. Ms. Peterson has always been drawn to creative endeavors, from writing novels, poems and song lyrics, to oil and watercolor painting.
Her new book of poetry and artwork is now available on Amazon: "Doorways & Daydream: A Collection of Poetry and Pictures"
This collection shines a light on the colors of emotions and interludes of life delivering a gallery of pictures and words for consideration and contemplation – the true purpose of all poetry and art. You can also hear her music on youtube. ('FLY'- J.D. Peterson)
THE AMERICAN GILT TRILOGY – An Interview by D.J. Sherry reveals how J.D.'s life changed one day while visiting Newport, R.I.. Catching sight of a white swan thrashing in the ocean breakers on a cold and stormy spring morning, the swan followed J.D. down the beach in spite of the rough waters. Taking notice of such an unusual event, further synchronicities led to the discovery of a tale about a young débutante – Sara Swan Whiting.
A scandal from the past had left Sara shunned by history with much misinformation perpetuated to this day. Dedicated to finding the truth of the scandal, J.D. launched into many years of research, which in turn, led to the writing of the “American Gilt Trilogy”.
Originally titled “Swan Song” as a nod to Sara and the Swan family, J.D. changed the trilogy title before the release of Book 3, "A.G. – Scandal”. Waking in the middle of the night she was struck by the idea of the new title: “AMERICAN GILT”
The new title reflected the expansion of the gilded age in America – as opposed to the European aristocracies, as well as the double entendre of the robber barons and slum lords that made fortunes at the expense of the poor immigrants of the era.
Readers Comments:
"This was the best gilded age novel I have read in such a long time." Ted M.
"I literally could not put this book down! I felt like I’d been transported to another time." – Amy H.
“You will get hooked!" Amazon customer
INTERVIEW: "THE JAZZ LOUNGE" with Dee Jay Sherry B. – Get the insider details why author J.D. Peterson revealed the Belmont-Whiting Scandal of 1883 to modern readers.
Watch – book trailer, Live excerpt reading and Video Blog coming soon
via youtube: american gilt trlogy
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