Angela Golden Bryan wrote Fireburn The Screenplay: A story of passion ignited, based on the history of St. Croix, with the intention of creating greater awareness of the US Virgin Island’s bloody Labor Revolt of 1878. This pivotal event is known as the Fireburn and it drastically affected the people and economy of the islands. Due to the unique nature of the US Virgin Islands, this story is Caribbean history, Danish history, African diaspora history and World history, yet it is little known outside the islands.
Bryan’s historical fiction is a tribute to the four “Queens” who rose to leadership by taking a fiery stance against the unfair labor conditions that existed for the emancipated Laborers. Her book weaves a tale of passion, purpose, and revenge and delivers an electrifying and visceral experience to the reader. The vivid descriptions, historical references, and turbulent relationships create a myriad of emotions.
Interesting trivia about Fireburn the Screenplay’s success:
- Amazon #1 Bestseller July 2019
- Fireburn The Screenplay made it to the #1 spot on Amazon.com in Screenplays, beating “Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder and “The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman
- Fireburn The Screenplay made it to the #22nd spot in Performing Arts, beating old-time classics such as “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller and the infamous “Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare Fireburn The Screenplay reached spot #1,862 for all books sold on Amazon. Top 2000 amongst millions and millions of books available.
