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!

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...