Donna Thorland

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Donna Thorland is an American screenwriter and author of historical fiction.

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Raised in Bergenfield, New Jersey, Thorland graduated from Saddle River Day School in 1991. [1] 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. [2]

As an author, Thorland's novels concern women during the American Revolution. Her "Renegades of the Revolution" series is published by Random House. [3]

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

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References

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  2. "Discover: Donna Thorland". discover.bccls.org. Bergen County Libraries. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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  9. Pedtke, Ann (May 2016). "The Dutch Girl". Historical Novel Society . Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.