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 • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • revolutionary war • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING Apr 11, 2021

The White House Easter Roll

On Easter Monday way back in 1810, Dolley Madison hosted America’s first Egg Roll out on the hilly lawn of the Capitol. The children competed to see whose hard-boiled egg would travel the farthest d...

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 • 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...