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A Legacy in Fiction and History: J. D. Edwards Talks Eliza, indomitable, and the Next Faerie Chronicles Release
- editingle
- May 25
- 3 min read
At Editingle Indie House, we’re always excited to bring you conversations with authors who break boundaries—not just in genre, but in heart. One such voice is J.D. Edwards, whose work bridges the gap between historical truth and magical fiction.
In our recent exclusive interview, J.D. sat down with us to discuss the deeply personal inspiration behind Indomitable, the emotional toll of writing about America’s history of slavery, and what fans can expect from the next installment of The Faerie Chronicles.
🎥 Watch the full interview here:
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A Story Rooted in Family: The Eliza Connection
Editingle: We heard your family had some connection with the character Eliza. Can you share the story with us?
J.D. Edwards:
Sure. One side of my family owned Eliza—and the other side helped set her free.
Colonel George Edwards, one of my ancestors, married a woman whose brother enslaved Eliza. When Eliza escaped, George helped her and sent her to Canada. That was one side of the story.
The other side of my family were the Rankins. John Rankin was an abolitionist minister who helped pull Eliza from the river during her escape.
So two sides of my family helped her escape rape, while another side had actually enslaved her in Kentucky. It’s a heavy, complicated legacy—but it’s also what compelled me to tell her story in Indomitable.
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Writing Indomitable: History Meets Responsibility
Editingle: Indomitable touches on a sensitive and significant part of American history. How challenging was it to write on such a topic?
J.D. Edwards:
It was very challenging, especially because I don’t come from Eliza’s culture or background. I had to be extremely thoughtful and respectful.
Researching my own family was easier—I had already spent 30 years doing that. But Eliza’s story? That took 10 more years of deep research and reflection.
Writing certain scenes—especially those depicting captivity—was the hardest. I was writing those parts during the time of George Floyd’s murder. That made it even more emotionally intense. I had to stop several times just to process the reality of what I was writing.
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A Sneak Peek into The Faerie Chronicles Book Two
Editingle: How is the second book of The Faerie Chronicles coming along? Can we get a sneak peek?
J.D. Edwards:
It’s finished and currently in the editing phase. Once that’s complete, we’ll release it to the readers.
As for a sneak peek? Let’s just say it starts with Drew being attacked by pucks and nearly killed. Meanwhile, Ian is imprisoned by the dryads.
You’ll have to read the rest to find out what happens, but I’ll hint that this experience will change Ian’s personality—permanently. Whether for better or worse? That’s up to the reader to decide.
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Where You Can Find J.D. Edwards’ Books
“Hi, this is JD Edwards, author of the Faerie Chronicles, and I’m an author with EditingleIndieHouse.com. Please check out my books—they’re available on Amazon, my publisher’s website, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million… basically any major online bookstore will have them.”
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Why His Work Matters
J.D. Edwards is a rare author who writes across timelines and genres with equal force. His books aren’t just stories—they’re bridges between past and present, imagination and memory. Whether it’s Eliza’s harrowing escape or a dryad-infested magical world, his words remind us of what’s at stake: freedom, identity, and legacy.
If you haven’t yet read Indomitable, or if you’re waiting on the edge of your seat for book two of The Faerie Chronicles, this is your sign to dive in.
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