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Blog postDolley Payne was born 20 May 1768 in the small Quaker settlement of New Garden (modern day Guilford County, North Carolina). The family did not remain there long enough for little Dolley to retain memories of the place, and she always thought of herself as a Virginian, even after moving to Philadelphia in 1783 at age fifteen. Anthony Morris, who became a lifelong friend of Dolley's, wrote, 'She came upon our comparatively cold hearts in Philadelphia, suddenly and unexpectedly with all the deligh
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Blog postI am pleased to welcome M.B. Zucker to my blog today. As a fellow biographical fiction writer, Zucker has taken on a fascinating historical figure. In his Eisenhower Chronicles, readers will experience some of the most exciting moments of the 20th century.
Welcome, Mr Zucker!
~ Samantha
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The Eisenhower Chronicles: An Excerpt Guest Post by Michael Zucker
It is early 1942. America has entered WWII following the attack on Pearl Harbor, a -
Blog postDid you know that a woman's name appears on some copies of the Declaration of Independence? Mary Katharine Goddard was a Baltimore printer hired to publish a broadside of the Declaration including for the first time the names of all the signers. Below them, in tiny print, one can also find the text, 'Baltimore, in Maryland: Printed by Mary Katharine Goddard.' Who was this woman whose name appears alongside America's famous Founding Fathers? Born in 1738, Mary was middle-aged but unmarried at
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Blog postIt is my pleasure to welcome Jenny Knipfer as my guest today with an excerpt from her new book. If you loved Luminous, you might consider On Bur Oak Ridge for your next read.
Welcome, Jenny!
~ Samantha
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Excerpt from On Bur Oak Ridge Guest Post by Jenny Knipfer
Molly - Late September 1919
I see him, but I can’t move. I stand rooted in place like a tree with my arms outstretched.
“Momma!” he g -
Blog postCollege students today have become accustomed to libraries of almost infinite resources. Items not directly placed into one's hands upon request might be available online or through an interlibrary loan. Such was not the case at Yale College in the 18th century. Pickings were slim, especially for undergraduate students in their first and second years. In 1755, only twenty-eight books were made available for check-out by freshmen and sophomores. Even upperclassmen found their options often did
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Blog postTony Riches is a prolific writer of Tudor era fiction who has joined me as a guest before. I am happy to welcome him today with a journey into early American history involving his latest protagonist, Sir Walter Raleigh, and the lost colony of Roanoke.
Welcome, Tony!
~ Samantha
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Raleigh and the Lost Colony of Roanoke Guest Post by Tony Riches
I’d always been intrigued by what has become known as the ‘lost colony’ and was keen to find p -
Blog postHave you been following my But One Life blog tour? If not, you can get caught up now!
Day 1 - Failed Spies: Nathan Hale and John Andre at History the Interesting Bits
Day 2 - My Inspiration for writing But One Life at The Writing Desk
Day 3 - Life during the American Revolution at The Coffee Pot Book Club
Day 4 - Did You Know...Nathan Hale at Historical Novels R Us
Day 5 - Nathan Hale at Yale at the blog of Author Salina B Baker
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Blog postAvailable on Amazon TODAY!
Revolution. Friendship. Sacrifice. But One Life: The Story of Nathan Hale is an intimate retelling of the life of a great American patriot. As a young man, he debated philosophy at Yale and developed his personal politics of the revolution. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Continental Army and volunteered a spy in 1776. How did Nathan become a man willing to sacrifice himself with just one regret – that he had but one life to give for h -
Blog postPew Boxes at Old North Church, Boston
A few days ago, I posted some pictures of Christ Church in Philadelphia, including the pews rented by Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin, and was surprised by the number of comments inquiring about pew rental. Most were curious, others horrified, but I saw an opportunity to look into were this practice originated and what caused it to fall out of style.
Pew at Christ Church, Philadelphia
held by John and Betsy Ross
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Blog postHello, dear readers! As you know, my upcoming novel features tragically failed spy Nathan Hale. My guest today shares another story of espionage!
Toni Mount has been a guest before, and I highly recommend her Sebastian Foxley series. Get caught up before reading her newest installment, The Colour of Rubies.
Welcome, Toni!
~ Samantha
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The Duke of Milan and a Reason for EspionageGuest Post by Toni Moun -
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Blog postAs part of Women's History Month, I am pleased to welcome Patricia Lennan. She joins us with the history of a Welsh princess whose story has been partially lost. Patricia sheds some light on Gwenllian the lost princess of Wales.
Welcome, Patricia!
~ Samantha
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Gwenllian the Lost Princess of Wales Guest Post by Patricia Lennan
The year 1277 was a tumultuous time in Welsh history. Having fought many campaigns to secure the independence o -
Blog postI am happy to welcome Brenda W Clough to the blog today! She is a prolific writer in several genres and a fellow member of the Historical Writers Forum, where we are celebrating Women's History Month. Brenda shares with us the darker side of Charles Dickens - how he treated his wife.
Welcome, Brenda!
~ Samantha
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The Unfortunate Catherine Dickens Guest Post by Brenda W Clough
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Blog postHistorical Writers Forum presented a great talk on Women in History over the weekend that I was honored to participate in. Missed it? That's alright. Watch it now!
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Blog postA couple of weeks ago, my husband said, 'LaSalle Grill is having a Colonial Wine Dinner. Do you want to go?' I paused in whatever I was writing. Was it possible that I just heard that perfect combination of words come together? He showed me the menu.
Oh my gosh, yes. Make the reservations.
LaSalle Grill is our favorite place in the area. The last time we went was our twenty-fifth anniversary, and they treated us like we were the first people on earth to manage to be marrie -
Blog postDid you miss the Historical Writers Forum talk on the identity of Aelfgyva? Watch it now and decide for yourself - who was the real Aelfgyva?
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Blog postThe history of women during the American Revolution can be challenging to separate from myth and legend. Unlike men of the era, women's daily life and courageous exploits were not thoroughly documented and reported. We may never know if Sybil Ludington made her famous ride or if Agent 355 even existed. Nancy Morgan Hart was another woman who lived during the American Revolution, but how many of the stories about her are true?
Ann Morgan (called Nancy) was born around 1735 and ma -
Blog postI am thrilled to reveal the cover for my first nonfiction book, Women of the American Revolution!
Women of the American Revolution will explore the trials of war and daily life for women in the United States during the War for Independence. What challenges were caused by the division within communities as some stayed loyal to the king and others became patriots? How much choice did women have as their loyalties were assumed to be that of their husbands or fathers? The lives of wo -
Blog postA blessed Christmas to all my dear readers! As part of Historical Writers Forum's holiday blog hop, I have decided to share an excerpt from Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl. Happy reading!
Christmas Eve 1937 On Christmas Eve, the Donohue family gathered around Catherine’s wrought iron bed with a little radio on the bedside table.
“We are going to listen to the President!” Tommy told his sister, always happy to impart his greater knowledge for the benefit of little Ma -
Blog postElizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton in the midst of the Revolutionary War on 14 December 1780. Despite Hamilton’s obscure heritage and lack of wealth, General Philip Schuyler had welcomed him to court his daughter. Though he lacked many things, Hamilton was a close aide to General Washington and had already begun making a name for himself with his fiery combination of courage, intellect, and patriotism for his adopted country. General Schuyler’s acceptance of Hamilton is clear in a
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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 -
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 order and en -
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
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