american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • mighty girl • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING May 24, 2022

Happy 254th Birthday, Dolley Madison!

Let’s hear it for the Birthday Girl! Dolley Payne Todd Madison turns 254 years young on May 20. The U.S. Postal Service issued this stamp on her 212th birthday in 1980. She was the fourth of eight c...

dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • Georgetown • girl heroine • historical fiction • middle grade Oct 25, 2021

The Ghost of Dolley Madison

Have you ever taken a tour of the White House? According to local legend, it is the most haunted building in Washington, DC. It’s no wonder, especially when we reflect back on the tumultuous times t...

dolley madison • girl heroine • historical fiction • middle grade • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • war of 1812 Sep 17, 2021

“Dolley Madison” Book Signing

A fin day signing books away!...

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 • 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...