american revolution • historical fiction • publishing Feb 2, 2022

General Washington’s Inoculation Initiative

At a time when we are all *still* discussing the best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19, it’s interesting to look back at how General George Washington handled the devastating smallpox epidemic ...

american revolution • dolley madison • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • publishing • war of 1812 Jul 22, 2021

Live: “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812”

Huzzah! It’s time for Dolley to come out in style! Welcome to the world!...

american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • publishing • self publishing • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING May 26, 2021

Book Fair Featured Speaker on Historical Research

american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • publishing • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 May 26, 2021

Dolley Madison’s Fairy Butter — Recipe

Legendary for her entertaining, Dolley Madison spent an astronomical $50 a day on food while living at the President’s House. Fairy butter was among her favorite recipes, and she often served it to ...

american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • Georgetown • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • HUMOR • middle grade • mighty girl • publishing • war of 1812 Apr 11, 2021

Dolley Madison’s Woodbury Cinnamon Teacakes – Recipe

1 large egg, separatedpinch of salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ci...

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 • publishing • RICHMOND • TRAVEL • VIRGINIA • WRITING Nov 2, 2018

Recipe for Cornwallis’ Favorite Yams!

As you’re pondering your Thanksgiving menu, here’s an interesting one! It’s the recipe for General Cornwallis’ favorite yams, straight from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Comm...

american revolution • publishing • TRAVEL • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING Oct 29, 2018

Hello, Dolley!

  Hello, Dolley!!!     Yes, my next book will be about “Queen Dolley” Madison, the most beloved First Lady ever. In fact, the term “First Lady” was coined for he...

american revolution • girl power • MIDLOTHIAN • publishing • RICHMOND • VIRGINIA • WRITING Sep 3, 2018

Thank You!

Thank you all SO much for your support of #SusannasMidnightRide   I couldn’t have done any of this without YOU!  Here she is, making her way into Vail, Colorado, yesterday.  How I wish I was ...

american revolution • girl heroine • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • publishing • self-publishing Jun 22, 2018

Pre-Order Available for “Susanna’s Midnight Ride”

Huzzah!  “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” is ready for pre-order on Amazon for official release on the 4th of July!  Everyone is rushing home to order one!   Susanna’s Midnight...