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!

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...