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...

american revolution • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • museums • publishing • revolutionary war Nov 15, 2020

Thanksgiving Recipe – Cornwallis’ Favorite Yams

As you’re pondering your menu, here’s a delicious one! It’s the recipe for General Cornwallis’ favorite yams, straight from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission! Susanna and her mother s...

american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • revolutionary war • RICHMOND • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • WRITING Nov 6, 2020

Interview With Suanne Schafer

INTERVIEW: LIBBY MCNAMEE, AUTHOR OF “SUSANNA’S MIDNIGHT RIDE” Posted by Suanne | Nov 3, 2020 | Interviews | 0 I’m chatting today with Libby McN...

american revolution • middle grade fiction • revolutionary war • WRITING Jul 6, 2020

“Fraunces Tavern” Book Talk

Oh, what an honor! Thrilled to speak at the legendary Fraunces Tavern, General Washington’s NYC headquarters!...

american revolution • Georgetown • girl power • historical fiction • WRITING May 29, 2020

Georgetown University Book Talk

Hoya Saxa! Come one, come all to Zoom Wednesday, May 24, from 6-7 PM for a live book talk with the Georgetown University Club of Metro New York! &...

american revolution • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade • RICHMOND May 27, 2020

Emmy Nomination for CBS-6 Story on “Susanna’s Midnight Ride!”

Huzzah! The talented Greg McQuade has been nominated for an Emmy for his story on “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” by the National Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Televisi...

american revolution • dolley madison • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade • museums • RICHMOND • self publishing • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING May 18, 2020

Dolley Madison Interview on NBC12 “How We Got Here”

HaPpY bIrThDaY, dOlLeY mAdIsOn!! Happy 252nd birthday to Dolley Madison, America’s First Lady, on May 20! Here is my interview on the Presidentress at 31 minutes. �...

american revolution • HUMOR • RICHMOND • VIRGINIA • WRITING May 15, 2020

2020 IPPY Awards Names “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” #1 in Juvenile Fiction

Hip, hip, huzzah! Exciting news to share with you! The 2020 Independent Publish Book (Ippy )Awards have named “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” as #1 in Juvenile Fiction! Thank YOU for all y...

american revolution • RICHMOND • VIRGINIA • WRITING May 15, 2020

Author Talk on “Susanna’s Midnight Ride”

Huzzah! Welcome to my book talk on “Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War” at the Virginia War Memorial on May 11, 2020. There’s a discussion of the h...