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Blog postHauntings is the first anthology by the Historical Writers Forum. It was a fun challenge to write a ghost story! I decided to place mine at the Northern Michigan Asylum - now The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
One of the buildings awaiting renovation
at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
By chance, I had visited this historic site shortly before the inquiry for Hauntings, so it was a ripe idea fresh in my mind. Edith Wharton is one of my favorite authors, and her gothic -
Blog postDid you miss our online launch party for Hauntings? You can watch it now on YouTube!
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Blog postMy readers will know that I have recently immersed myself in American history, so I am excited to welcome Tammy Pasterick to the blog today with some insight into America in the 1910s.
Welcome, Tammy!
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America in the 1910s Guest Post by Tammy Pasterick
When I decided to write a novel set in 1910s Pittsburgh, I knew a little about the time period, largely due to a genealogy project I had been working on for mont -
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Blog postOn 25 October 1774, a group of fifty-one ladies of Edenton, North Carolina, met to add their support to the patriotic movement taking place in the American colonies. The gathering was held at the home of Elizabeth King and included women from well-known families eager to do their part. Their first action was to serve an American herbal concoction rather than tea imported from Great Britain.
Penelope Barker, Edenton Historical Commission
Penelope Barker called the meeting to orde -
Blog postBeing involved in the publishing of Hauntings has been a great experience. It is the first Historical Writers Forum anthology, and I hope there will be many more! At first, I wasn't quite sure what I thought of the idea of writing a ghost story. It was not something I had ever considered, but it turned out to be such fun.
My guest today, Kate Jewell, also wrote a short story for Hauntings - her first published book - congratulations, Kate! Her story has already been -
Blog postOn 25 September 1784, Alexander and Eliza Hamilton welcomed into the world their first daughter, Angelica, named for Eliza's closest sister. Little Angelica was baptized four years later at Trinity Church alongside her older brother, Philip, and younger brother, Alexander Jr, on 12 October 1788. Her affection for her brothers was undoubtedly encouraged in the growing, close-knit Hamilton family, but it would lead to Angelica's tragic downfall.
Trinity Church, New York City
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Blog postJoin me in welcoming a new guest to the blog today! Steve Gnatz has written about Benjamin Franklin in Paris, and I can't wait to pick this one up. Why did Franklin go to France in 1776? Gnatz shares some insight below.
Welcome, Steve!
~ Samantha
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Benjamin Franklin Goes to France Guest Post by Steve Gnatz
On October 26th, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, along with his grandsons Temple (age 16) and Benny (age 7), boarded the Ame -
Blog postIt's a pleasure to welcome Stuart Rudge to the blog again today with some insight into discerning fact from fiction when writing historical fiction in his Legend of the Cid series. How much of that story is true? It just might surprise you!
Welcome, Stuart!
Samantha
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Ed Cid: Discerning Fact From FictionGuest Post by Stuart Rudge The previous three novels of the Legend of the Cid series dealt with the early life of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, El C -
Blog postI have been studying colonial and early American life for my upcoming book, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to host Meredith Allard. She has written about life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for her Loving Husband Series and is here to share with us some interesting details about life in Puritan society.
Welcome, Meredith!
~ Samantha
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Puritan Life in Massachusetts Bay Colony Guest Post by Meredith Allard
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Blog postPeggy Shippen sketched by John Andre
New York Historical Society
When George Washington and his men realized that General Benedict Arnold had fled in the wake of the revelation of his treasonous plot, no man present thought to question the innocence of Arnold's wife, Philadelphia socialite, Peggy Shippen. Alexander Hamilton wrote, 'All the sweetness of beauty, all the loveliness of innocence, all the tenderness of a wife and all the fondness of a mother showed themselves in he -
Blog postI recently had the honor of participating in a Historical Writers Forum panel on getting the balance right when writing historical fiction. It was exciting to join great names like Elizabeth Chadwick, Carol McGrath, and Sharon Bennett Connolly! Since the discussion was recorded, you can watch it now too!
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Blog postI am excited to share this series refresh for Plantagenet Embers! This cover art is even more special to me because it is the work of my son, Tyler Wilcoxson. I love the new look and hope you do too!
I have also taken this opportunity to list the Plantagenet Embers series in the order in which I would suggest reading it, rather than the order of publication. Each of these is available on Kindle and paperback. Soon, they will also be available in hardcover editions! Please, visit my Ama -
Blog postThe Civil War is one of the most popularly studied and written about eras of American history. However, we often still miss out on the full picture, as my guest today points out. Dane Pizzuti Krogman has written about an aspect of the Civil War that you may not have considered before.
Welcome, Dane!
~ Samantha
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The Civil War: A Native American Perspective Guest Post by Dane Pizzuti Krogman
Most historical novels or textb -
Blog postReading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, 1776 On July 3rd, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, as he would hundreds of times over the decades of his service to America. This day, he shared historic news:
"The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.—I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of D -
Blog postIn the years following World War I, Radium Dial was one of the best places for working-class girls of Ottawa, Illinois to earn good wages to help support their family or set savings aside for when they were married. Little did those girls know that the material they used to paint watch and instrument dials was slowly poisoning them. Even when realization dawned, they were faced with opposition from the radium industry, which did not wish to see their profits disappear, and the m
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Blog postI was recently introduced to the work of Tom Durwood, and I think you will find it as interesting as I do. Americans tend to think of the War for Independence as a purely & uniquely American event....but was it? It is my pleasure to welcome Tom to the blog today to discuss this fascinating topic.
Welcome, Tom!
~ Samantha
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America’s War of Independence Was Just One Front in a Global War Guest Post by Tom Durwood
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Blog postThe Logan Act was an early legislative bill that outlaws negotiation with foreign governments on behalf of the United States without the approval of Congress. This 1799 bill takes its name from the man who inspired its creation: George Logan.
George Logan
A physician from a loyalist family who had recently returned from obtaining his education in England, George Logan joined the infant US government without ever having to endure the trials of war. Upon joining the Pennsylvania -
Blog postIn our not so distant past, women could be institutionalized based on nothing more than the word of their husband. Asylums were a convenient place to dispose of an inconvenient wife. Author AB Michaels is here today with more insight into how easily a woman might find themselves labeled 'crazy' in the early 20th century. I think it might surprise you!
~ Samantha
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Asylums: Enough to Drive Women Crazy Guest Post by AB Michaels
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Blog postMy faithful blog readers will recognize Toni Mount as a guest who always has exciting insight to share about medieval times. Her books are some of my favorites, and I'm sure her latest, How to Survive in Medieval England, will be no exception. Toni is here to give us a fun sneak peek!
Welcome, Toni!
~ Samantha
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Spicing Things Up! The Medieval Luxury Food Trade Guest Post by Toni Mount
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Blog postI've been on a research trip this week, and I can't wait to share this wonderful history with you in my upcoming book from Pen & Sword Publishers! Here are a few photos to whet your appetite.
Hamilton Grange - New York City
Home of Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton
The Dolley Todd House - Philadelphia
Home of John and Dolley Todd (Madison)
Independence Hall - Philadelphia
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia
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Blog postThe Wars of the Roses can trace their beginnings back to the usurper king, Henry IV. Even during his own reign, he endured challenges that were a foreshadowing of what was to come. Author Mercedes Rochelle is here with a look at the insurrections of Henry IV's reign. Don't miss her new book in the Plantagenet Legacy series, The Usurper King!
Welcome, Mercedes!
~ Samantha
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Insurrections under Henry IV Guest Post by Mercedes Roch -
Blog postLuminous is now available as an audiobook! Listen to Catherine Donohue's story of courage against the radium industry now on Audible.
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Blog postMartha Washington is primarily remembered for her husband's sake, a truth she would be accepting of as a devoted 18th century wife. She travelled through difficult terrain to join General George Washington during winter camps of the Revolutionary War and kept the family plantation, Mount Vernon, running throughout the other seasons. As America's first First Lady (not that she was ever referred to by that title during her lifetime), Martha supported her husband while setting precedents and expect
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Blog postMy guest today is well-known for her compassionate portrayals of medieval women. In her latest novel, The Queen's Rival, Anne O'Brien explores the eventful life of Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. Christmas of 1461 would have been one of both celebration and mourning for Cecily, as Anne explains below.
Welcome, Anne!
~ Samantha
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A Solemn Christmas for Cecily Neville in 1461 Guest Post by Anne O'Brien -
Blog postAlexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many accomplishments. As the first American treasury secretary, it is not hyperbole to credit him with the survival of the young United States. Before that, he had served as an aide-de-camp to George Washington and knew first-hand the struggle of managing the states and resources as separate entities, hence his passionate lobbying for a strong central government. He created America's Coast Guard to increase import taxes, the first nationa
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