Q. Ada Lovelace is likely a new historical figure for many of your readers. How did you first come across her story and what drew you to write about her life? A. I usually find the idea for a new novel when I come across an extraordinary historical figure while researching and writing about ... Read more »
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“All For Love and Murder”
John Wilkes Booth’s romance with Lucy Hale was not the only one of his relationships that ended badly, as this brief piece from the May 10, 1861 Louisville Daily Democrat shows. ... Read more »
“The Fabric Diary” and “The Runner’s Quilt”
If you're new to my books, you may be unaware that in 2007 and 2012, I published two short stories in popular quilting magazines. Or perhaps you're a longtime reader, but you missed them the first time around. Or maybe you enjoyed them when they were first published and would love to read them ... Read more »
How Did FATES AND TRAITORS Get Its Title?
Since Shakespeare was so important to this family of actors and writers, I wanted my novel to have a title inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Julius Caesar was the clear choice, not only because of the themes of assassination and betrayal, but because the only time the three actor sons of Junius ... Read more »
BookBub: 12 Historical Fiction Books About First Ladies
Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker and Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule both made BookBub's list of recommended historical novels about first ladies! For the complete list, visit the BookBub Blog. ... Read more »
Tudor Hall, Home of the Booth Family
To celebrate his success on the American stage, the renowned thespian Junius Brutus Booth, John Wilkes Booth's father, built his family a gracious residence on the grounds of their Maryland farm. However, tragedy would prevent Junius from ever living in the home he called Tudor Hall, pictured here ... Read more »