“Dolley Madison” #1 New Release on Amazon!
“Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” is the #1 New Release on Amazon in TWO categories–Children’s 1800s American Historical Fiction and Children’s United States Biographi...
Launch Party for “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812”
Please join me for a family-friendly launch party on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The festivities will take place from 5-8 PM at the fabulous Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille in the lovely Ch...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
The Badlands Ain’t Bad At All, Baby!
Well, I never really knew what exactly the Badlands were, just that the Lakota Indian name meant “bad land,” hence the name. I wasn’t sure where they were either, so in case you ar...