I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!

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Women & Girls: Grace Sherwood

Meet GRACE SHERWOOD, the witch of Pungo. Grace and her husband had a reputation of being litigious, but when...

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Women & Girls: Lynn Nottage

Playwright. Author. Librettist. Producer. Teacher. Any one of these roles is a full-time job, but LYNN NOTTAGE does them...

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Q: Why Shakespeare?

Q: Why Shakespeare? (Yep—this is the question. In its entirety.) Why not Shakespeare? (My middle school self would be...

Q: How do you ferret out the hidden gems while traveling?

Q: There is often so much to see in new places—how do you determine what is important or useful for...

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Women & Girls: Maggie Steed

Ever had a dream to help people, but you needed money to get the project rolling? That’s the predicament...

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Q: How do you determine where a good hotel is that will give you the best options for exploring on foot?

Full Question: Many of your ideas for writing come from your travels and walking tours around cities. How do...