Advice from A Fictional Character by Kathryn Hills #RomanceGems

"Mother says girls can't be doctors,
but I intend to prove her wrong."

She’s my favorite character to date. A young woman from a privileged background, trying to navigate her way in a difficult world. Emphasis on “her way.” You first meet Amelia Pennington as a rambunctious child in Haunting Highland House, romping through the woods with her brother, Charlie. Much to the dismay of their ever-proper, ever-watchful mother. It’s the late-Victorian era, you see, and society has clear expectations of how women and girls must behave.

Yet, like many women of the time, Amelia is challenging the notion of who she must be. For as long as she can remember she’s dreamed of becoming a doctor, not a wife or homemaker. A scandalous notion, according to Mother and most of society. But Amelia has big dreams, and she’s not willing to give them up.

Male Dominated Medicine

I love writing about this period in American history because women’s rolls changed and evolved rapidly. They discover there is much more to life than pretty gowns and husbands. Technology advanced alongside their movements. The “New Woman” was emerging – well educated, strong, independent, even athletic. It wasn’t so far-fetched for Amelia Pennington to challenge herself and the male dominated medical community to capture her dream.

I won’t give away her story. I will say she’s my heroine in book two of the Time Traveler’s Journey Series – Hellfire and Handbaskets. Just by the title you can presume Amelia hasn’t lost any of her pluck. In fact, she’s taking on more challenges.

What does this feisty heroine teach us? Never give up on dreams. Amelia may be the product of my imagination, but she’s based on strong woman I’m blessed to know. Whatever your dreams—and they can change, don’t get stuck in that rut—go for it! There’s only one surefire way to fail. Don’t try.

If you’d like to meet Amelia Pennington in person, check out my books HERE.

Thanks for reading! Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!

~ Kathryn

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