Rebecca Donovan

USA Today Bestselling Author of The Young Adult Trilogy The Breathing Series

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I am writing…

March 1, 2015 by Elizabeth Calawa

What am I writing?

Jonathan Reese’s tragic story. Jonathan is the most complex and controversial character to emerge from The Breathing Series. He evoked such extreme emotion from every reader, I decided his story needed to be told. His life is just as heartbreaking as Emma’s and the violence even more severe. Just because the series will be written from Jonathan’s point of view does not mean I’m going to attempt to persuade you to like him. I promise to be true to his character, revealing all of what makes him who he is – the man readers love, hate, or hate to love.

There is so much more to Jonathan than his All-American stunning looks and confidence. He has suffered immeasurable pain throughout his life, leaving him a deep-rooted anger he cannot relinquish. The rage that possesses him has destroyed so many lives. In attempt to save himself, he is forced to relive his abuse and atone for the devastation he’s left in his wake. This includes confronting the girl who tore out his heart.

It’s not easy being inside Jonathan’s head. His life is more complicated than I anticipated. And he reveals some very disturbing moments in his life. His story will be powerful. I know I won’t be the same once I’m done capturing it. This story is intricate and it’s revealing itself to me slowly, so I will need time to assure I portray his life accurately. It is very important I get it right.

Is Jonathan maniacally twisted, or misunderstood? Does he deserve redemption, or is he beyond salvation? I don’t know. This time, I’m writing unaware of how The Burning Series will end.

Be patient. It’s coming.

Filed Under: Being Rebecca Tagged With: Jonathan Reese, rebecca-donovan, The Burning Series, the-breathing-series, Writing, Writing process

Comments

  1. Lauren says

    March 5, 2015 at 5:06 am

    I can’t wait for this to come out, Im really interested about finding out his backstory!
    Is there any more news about the movies being made for the series?

  2. Amanda Dias says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Hello Rebecca! Sorry if the English get weird… (I’m using google translator :p) I am Brazilian and I love Breathing series! The film about the first book has forecast date for release?

  3. katieanaya says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:01 am

    whats the book going to be called?!

  4. Michael T says

    April 23, 2015 at 8:41 am

    The burning series, sounds really badass! Does the name reflect the house fire?

  5. Елена Осипенко says

    May 3, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Dear Rebecca!
    I ‘m sorry for my bad English,because I’m from Russia. There are people like your books in Russia.
    As for me,I would like to say you THANK YOU for your big and difficult work.
    Good luck !

  6. Nina Hook says

    June 18, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Wow! This just made my day! I cannot wait for this series to come out. Jonathan always intrigued me, even though he did make it quite hard for me to like him. I will be counting down the days till I can cuddle up with some tea and read this heart-pounding series! Thanks for letting us dive into your imagination!

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