It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Rebecca Rosenberg, author of “Silver Echoes: A Historical Roaring Twenties Novel“.
About Rebecca Rosenberg:
Rebecca Rosenberg is a triple-gold award-winning author of MADAME POMMERY and CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS. Rebecca is a lavender farmer, champagne geek, champagne tour guide, and cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. She is the moderator of Breathless Bubbles & Books and American Historical Novels.
Rebecca writes novels about history’s real-life women of substance who made an indelible mark on the world. Her latest novel begins a series about the true champagne widows, the first of whom was Veuve Clicquot. (Veuve is French for widow.)
Rebecca is a University of Colorado alumni and holds a Stanford University novel-writing certificate. Her novels have garnered many awards including IBPA, IPPY, and starred Publisher Weekly reviews for her novels, THE SECRET LIFE OF MRS. LONDON (Lake Union 2018) and GOLD DIGGER, The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor (Lion Heart 2019). As lavender farmer and founder of the largest lavender products manufacturer in America, Rebecca’s new book is LAVENDER FIELDS OF AMERICA.
Rebecca has researched the CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS novels through a decade of trips to the Champagne region of France, consulting with champagne historians and champagne wineries for delicious exploration.
About Rebecca Rosenberg’s Silver Echoes: A Historical Roaring Twenties Novel
Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Editor’s Pick 2025
“Rosenberg’s prose is as sharp as small daggers, her images leap off the page. If the hectic pacing and amnesiac gaps are occasionally disorienting, they are also thrilling.” ~BlueInk Review
“Riches to ruin, a star’s dangerous double life. Silver Dollar’s fall births a vengeful alter ego. High-wire peril, mesmerizing tigers, ambition vs. madness. A dark, magical tale ignites a terrifying transformation. ~Kirkus Review
A Spellbinding Saga of Ambition, Echoes, and Redemption. Based on a true story.
Chicago, 1920s: Movie starlet Silver Dollar Tabor’s glittering life shatters after a brutal attack awakens a hidden self. Plunging into the city’s dangerous underworld of burlesque speakeasies, she blurs the lines between ambition and destruction, testing her love for screenwriter Carl. This Jazz Age, Prohibition-era tale explores the dark side of fame and the fragility of identity.
Colorado, 1932: Haunted by Silver’s disappearance, her mother, Baby Doe, fights to save their family’s silver mine. A desperate search for her daughter unearths a shocking truth, rewriting their history. This dual timeline novel weaves a tale of resilience and the enduring bond between mother and daughter.
From the dazzling heights of the Flapper era to the rugged legacy of silver mining, Rebecca Rosenberg’s “Silver Echoes” delivers a gripping historical fiction experience. Baby Doe Tabor’s relentless quest for truth unearths the secrets of Silver Dollar Tabor. Perfect for fans of strong women in historical novels and stories based on real events.
What really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? And can her mother uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Reader Advisory: Silver Echoes explores complex themes including sexual violence, violence, and dissociative identity disorder.
Author Interview with Rebecca Rosenberg:
- Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want? Why not offer something unique and unexpected?
I believe in offering readers something uniquely compelling. Why choose between originality and satisfying reader expectations when you can deliver both? My approach is to craft stories that break the mold of typical historical fiction. In ‘Silver Echoes,’ for example, I’ve taken the infamous Silver Dollar Tabor and layered her story with the complexities of Dissociative Identity Disorder. This not only sets her apart from other historical protagonists but also creates a thrilling and unpredictable journey through Chicago’s gangster underworld.
- Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
Ideally, each book should stand alone, offering a complete and satisfying reading experience. However, I also strive to create a rich and interconnected world within my series. Readers can enjoy each novel independently, yet they’ll discover deeper layers of meaning when they explore the series as a whole. My Gold Digger series and ‘Silver Echoes’ showcase this, as do the distinct but thematically linked stories in my Champagne Widows series.
- Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
Yes, I enjoy planting subtle, personal ‘easter eggs’ within my books. In ‘Silver Echoes,’ a minor character, Jeff Mink, draws inspiration from my nephew’s experiences in the army. It’s a hidden layer, a detail that might only be recognized by those who know me well. I find it fascinating to create these secret connections within the story, leaving little breadcrumbs for attentive readers to discover.
- When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Keeping a series fresh is a constant balancing act! Thankfully, my series focuses on the remarkable lives of real women, each facing unique and compelling challenges. This inherent diversity provides a rich tapestry of stories. To keep things engaging for both my readers and myself, I delve deeply into each woman’s world, uncovering the nuances of her experiences and perspectives. It’s like embarking on a new journey with every book, ensuring a fresh and authentic narrative each time.
- Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
If I had to choose a favorite character, it would undoubtedly be Silver Dollar Tabor. She’s the most intricate, intriguing, and frankly, infuriating character I’ve ever created. My longstanding fascination with Dissociative Identity Disorder found a perfect outlet in her. Discovering her letters, where she listed numerous names for her mother, was a pivotal moment. It illuminated the depth of her struggle. Silver Dollar’s brilliance and beauty, juxtaposed with her D.I.D., made her a character that stayed with me long after writing her story.
To learn more about Rebecca Rosenberg, here’s where you can find Her:
Website: www.rebecca-rosenberg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccarosenbergnovels/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarosenbergnovelist/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7652050.Rebecca_Rosenberg
