Q: What’s the most interesting grave you’ve found?

That’s a loaded question. I’m fascinated by the architecture of the stones, how symbols and art pass in and...

Q: Cemeteries?! Why??

In June 2022, I wrote about my love of cemeteries—that they’re one of the reasons I love to travel—to...

Women & Girls: Teachers

This month isn’t featuring one particular person, but ALL people in the field of education. While there are famous...

Q: What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about your writing process?

The most important thing I’ve learned about my writing process is that my process doesn’t have to look like...

Women & Girls: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a journalist and activist. She is most well-known for her crusade to end lynching. In...

Q: Why do you focus on female protagonists?

When I started researching my novel, The Isle of Devils, only two women were mentioned by name on the...

Women & Girls: Trailblazers

A woman and her motorcycle—a love story. Meet four women who blazed the trail for women who like to...

Q: What drew you to historical fiction in the first place?

Short answer: Because textbooks are limited in breadth and depth to a handful of famous people and key events....

Women & Girls: Ching Shih

Did you know the most successful pirate in history was a woman? Did you also know she was not...

Q: When you’re traveling, what types of things spark your imagination?

When traveling for fun, I expect to stumble upon info. Locals have the best stories! They know the people...