Joely Sue Burkhart

Thursday Thirteen (TT#15)

Thirteen Things about my heroine, Isabella Thanatos, from my paranormal romance BEAUTIFUL DEATH.
1. When Beautiful Death opens, Isabella has been working as Marshal of a futuristic Athens for five years, killing one thousand monsters to protect the citizens of New Olympia.

2. She was born with a genetic disease, Alpha Thalassemia, and would have died without her father’s constant experimental research. Unfortunately, even after he miraculously cured her at aged six, he never stopped his experiments. She grew up in a research laboratory.

3. Her father gave her a butterfly pin on her sixth birthday that she treasured. When the virus pandemic broke out (she was fourteen), she gave the pin to her father as he left to research vaccines. She never saw him again–until Beautiful Death starts.

4. Her mother died in the pandemic. Abandoned by her father and freed from the research lab for the first time in her life, she and her sister, Amelia survived on the streets for two years.

5. When she was sixteen, an alien–Hades, also known as Philip of Macedon–fed on her and nearly killed her.

6. Her best friend is Icarus. He runs a unique clothing shop called On Death’s Wings and uses her as his personal billboard. His “Death” themed clothes are famous throughout New Olympia thanks to her.

7. Hercules is her second in command and has an atrocious sense of humor. He’s always betting with Marshals of other Cities. Something involving her fearsome reputation, and whether Councilor Perikles will faint or worse….

8. She has an apartment in PI Tower in Athens.

9. Growing up in a research lab, she didn’t know that other kids weren’t taught weaponry and the easiest, cleanest ways to kill.

10. Her father controlled everything she ate. She grew up eating a genetically-altered vegetarian diet.

11. When Beautiful Death opens, she hasn’t been Outside in five years.

12. She killed the first time when she was 16.

13. Always fighting to survive, she has never surrendered in her life.

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38 Responses to “Thursday Thirteen (TT#15)”

Shiloh Walker Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
She sounds likes she’s lived thru hell. Man, and people tell me that I’m mean to MY characters
mama kelly Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
OK … you can color me THOROUGHLY intrigued!!!

Best of Luck!!

Mama Kelly
elementaryhistoryteacher Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
….and I though I was having a hard week!
Susan Helene Gottfried Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
#9 had me laughing out loud. What a great line!

Neat concept for your TT. *wink* Where’d you come up with it?

(should I duck?)

Happy TT and thanks for being the first to leave a comment. Looks like I broke the chain.
Miranda Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Sounds like that might be worth looking into.

Happy Thursday Thirteen!!
Angelle Trieste Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
#10 made me feel sorry for her. I don’t like vegetarian lifestyle.
Christine Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 2:44 am
I am intrigued by Isabella Thanatos. Would love to learn more! I came to your site b/c my background is Greek and the word DEATH caught my eye. Love that Icarus is in the rag trade. I’m new to this meme and am so glad I joined. Until next Thursday, XINE
May Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 5:45 am
It just sucks to have mean friends who like to taunt and tease me.
Christine d'Abo Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Your book sounds amazing. I really like Isabella and would love to see how she handles things that get thrown her way. I can’t wait to be able to read this story someday.
Jane Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 8:03 am
Sounds like this was a book you liked!!!! While this is not a genre that appeals to me, I appreciate your love for it.
Thanks for stopping by my T13, I hope you will come again.
PJ Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 8:16 am
I look mythology! I look forward to reading more about Isabella very soon.
Thomma Lyn Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Your book sounds great and wow, Isabella’s having quite a time of it! Cool, name, too: Isabella Thanatos.

Happy TT!
Jaci Burton Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 9:41 am
This sounds awesome! Very creative. I’ll have to check it out
Nancy Bond Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 9:53 am
A very intriguing list!
Rene Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 9:55 am
10. Her father controlled everything she ate. She grew up eating a genetically-altered vegetarian diet

No Happy Meals?? A black moment already.
Angela James Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Well, that was enough to have me surfing around your website, trying to find out more about the book and when I could read it
Annie Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Am very intrigued now. Will have to look for the book on my next buying binge!!!

Happy TT!
Vicky Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Great TT!

Your book sounds extremely intriguing.
Colleen Gleason Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Sounds fascinating! I love #9. And I love the title!
Leah Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:05 am
I am so liking this character….I loved Greek Mythology from higschool English Lit class.

Is your book out for sale?
jenny Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:23 am
is this a book? sounds like u really love the story!

Thanks for the visit!
Sparky Duck Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:29 am
man, whens it come out?
Chickadee Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Oh! I want to read this book! Will it be published (or is it already?)

Thanks for stopping by my 13.
Joely Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Oh, you guys are so making my day! The book is making agent rounds now. Maybe it’ll be available someday! Happy TT all!
SciFiChick Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Wow, sounds great!
Amy Ruttan Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Really sounds great! Very interesting, and it’s been harder lately (since writing seriously) to pique my interest.

Happy TT! Thanks for dropping by mine.
Michelle Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Wow Joely - I can’t believe I’m doing novella in a month with such a hardcore writer. Wait - where are the severed hands?! LOL

This sounds great. Good luck with the Agents.
Jill Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
She seems like a fierce female!! But didn’t you say it was a romance novel??
tanx for visiting!!
Janet Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
sounds like an interesting book!
rashenbo Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Ok… she sounds totally awesome! I love the tidbit about the butterfly pin. I think that’s an interesting little nugget of character development!
Melani Blazer Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
She sounds incredible. What a great insight into what has to be a great character!
GutterBall Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
*gloats over little-sister privilege*

You guys won’t be disappointed. I guarantee it. The book more than lives up to its promise. Now, here’s hoping some brilliant agent sees the same and just happens to find the editor that sees it, too!
Raggedy Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Your book sounds wonderful!
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
Thank you for your visit to mine.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy TT’ing!
*^_^
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Raggedy
Travis Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Sounds like a rich, well-conceived, and interesting character. Very impressive. When I see it on a shelf, I’ll be sure to pick up a copy.
Cheryl Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Definitely intriguing
Shesawriter Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
That’s one badass heroine!
Joely Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Thanks, everybody! I believe I’ve visited all Thursday Thirteeners. Thanks to Susan for the idea in the first place! Maybe next time I’ll do the hero, Hades.
Susan Helene Gottfried Says:
February 11th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
My pleasure to be an inspiration.

Want to compare agent notes? *wags eyebrows suggestively and collapses in a heap of laughter*

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