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Whitney Vandiver

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https://www.whitneyvandiver.com

Genre

Historical Fiction, Contemporary

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Lauren Belfer, Sarah Maine, Kate Chopin ...more

Member Since

March 2015

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Whitney Vandiver is an indie author. Her debut novel Oleanders in June (2019) highlights Galveston Island's most pivotal moment during the summer of 1900 and was received with high praise. Her forthcoming novel Red River, a murder mystery set in 1995 in Oklahoma, is set to release in 2021. Whitney lives in Pearland, Texas, with her husband, a tabby cat, and an Irish Wolfhound puppy. ...more

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Whitney Vandiver My favorite thing about Oleanders in June is Alfred's discovery of Galveston Island. He experiences the island with a newcomer's perspective that expo…moreMy favorite thing about Oleanders in June is Alfred's discovery of Galveston Island. He experiences the island with a newcomer's perspective that exposes the beauty of nature as well the hidden dangers of a wealthy city. Writing that aspect of this journey was very enjoyable for me!(less)

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Whitney Vandiver Galveston Island is alive with history, and I became fascinated with the Great Storm of 1900 after a year of living near the island. When I began to i…moreGalveston Island is alive with history, and I became fascinated with the Great Storm of 1900 after a year of living near the island. When I began to imagine what life was like before the storm and how the unpredictability of that world made the island vulnerable, the idea formed quickly. (less)

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