american revolution • dolley madison • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • museums • revolutionary war • self-publishing • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING Mar 10, 2021

Early American Inaugurations

As you know, America’s 46th President was recently sworn into office on January 20. However, in my research for Dolley Madison & the War of 1812: America’s First Lady, I was surprised to dis...

american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • museums • self-publishing • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING Mar 10, 2021

The Bleak Winter of 1814

Alas, we find ourselves in the doldrums of winter while still battling the pandemic. In the spirit of “misery loves company,” I would like to share a little-known time in American history when tim...