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Vigilantes, heroines, or criminals? Inspired by the violent labor revolt of 1878 on the island of St. Croix, Fireburn weaves a tale of passion, purpose, and revenge. ""...a visceral experience that would translate beautifully to the big screen...a taste of Caribbean history, drama, and romance,"" writes Julie Kendall, television and film actress. ""...a remarkably identifiable 'hero's journey' filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly of a pivotal time in the history of the US Virgin Islands. Her vivid descriptions, humor, and historical references make this a must-read for young and old alike. As a former teacher for seventeen years on St. Croix, USVI, I can say that Fireburn would create an entertaining experience for any student curious about Caribbean history..."" said Gloria Ayot, PhD, Professor Emerita, Eastern Washington University, author and illustrator of children's books. 2022 Library of Congress adult book selection for the US Virgin Islands' Great Reads from Great Places

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Bryan's Fireburn is an electrifying and visceral experience that could translate beautifully to the big screen. The characters come alive and bring the reader a taste of Caribbean history, drama and romance. Julie Kendall, Atlanta based actress known for her reoccurring roles in the television series Under the Dome, and Tyler Perry's If Loving You is Wrong Having been born and raised on St. Croix, I grew up hearing stories about Contract Day, Queen Mary, and the Fireburn. Bryan's Fireburn is written in a refreshing manuscript format and gives insight into a historic event that forever shaped the economy of the islands. Whether you have West Indian roots or not, Bryan's blend of fiction and history serves as an entertaining and gripping tale of passion that all can relate to. Dr. David Doward, Spine and Sports Medicine Physician, Former NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars team doctor

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Angela is an acclaimed storyteller whose 20 plus years of experience as an actress has enhanced her gift of communication. She grew up on the beautiful island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, in a culture rich in oral tradition and experienced the long-held traditions of recitation of folktales in homes and at family gatherings, as well as more formal poetic recitations in schools and churches. As a child, she listened in fascination to stories about Anansi, the mischievous spider; became ""scared to death"" by the goatfoot woman; and was amazed at the bravery of her great-great-grandmother, Moriah, who took part in the history-making event, Fireburn. Eventually, Angela became the one to tell the stories to her family, and later to her own children. Naturally, she always dreamed of sharing the St. Croix ""Fireburn"" story with all of her extended family, community, country, and beyond. She achieved just that in her riveting historical fiction ""Fireburn The Screenplay"" as well as in her children's book ""James and the Fireburn."" Angela has also written for the internationally published devotionals, Light from and the Word and Vista.

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