Donna Thorland is an American screenwriter and author of historical fiction.
Raised in Bergenfield, New Jersey, Thorland graduated from Saddle River Day School in 1991. She later earned a degree in Classics and Art History from Yale University, and an MFA in Film Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
As an author, Thorland's novels concern women during the American Revolution. Her "Renegades of the Revolution" series is published by Random House.
As a screenwriter, Thorland has written episodes for shows such as Tron: Uprising, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Salem, Shadow and Bone, and Good Witch.
Publications
Renegades of the Revolution
- The Turncoat. New American Library. 2013. ISBN 978-0-451-41539-4.
- The Rebel Pirate. New American Library. 2014. ISBN 978-0-451-41540-0.
- Mistress Firebrand. New American Library. 2015. ISBN 978-0-451-47101-7.
- The Dutch Girl. New American Library. 2016. ISBN 978-0-451-47102-4.
References
- "2017 Bulletin and Annual Report" (PDF). Saddle River Day School. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- "Discover: Donna Thorland". discover.bccls.org. Bergen County Libraries. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- "Donna Thorland Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- "The Turncoat". Booklist. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- "The Turncoat: Renegades of the Revolution by Donna Thorland". Publishers Weekly. April 29, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- McDuffie, Susan (May 2013). "The Turncoat". Historical Novel Society. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- Steen, Jane (May 2014). "The Rebel Pirate". Historical Novel Society. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- Steen, Jane (May 2015). "Mistress Firebrand". Historical Novel Society. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- Pedtke, Ann (May 2016). "The Dutch Girl". Historical Novel Society. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.