Crafting Characters for a Spooky Adventure: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 1

Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson · Sep 3, 2025 · 10m

Step behind the scenes of JoAnn M. Dickinson’s middle-grade mystery, Secrets of Hawthorne Manor.

In Part One of this special mini-series, JoAnn shares how her characters came to life:

Jack, the new kid with a mysterious family past and a deep tie to Hawthorne Manor.

Twins Oliver and Olivia—the bold leader and clever strategist.

Their friends Violet and Ethan gd humor.

✨ Learn how each character adds heart, brains, and bravery to this spooky adventure, and why they’re the perfect team to uncover the manor’s secrets.

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