Inspired by the Pursuit of Liberty
I write in multiple genres. Which is my favorite: futuristic young adult thrillers or history?
The truth is, my answer would vary from day to day. I love digging into the past and unearthing long-forgotten details to bring a moment in history into context for a modern reader. I also love crafting a suspenseful novel and putting my characters into perilous situations with plenty of twists and turns.
It’s been great to combine research and suspenseful writing into my first historical novel, Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge. The book stars my sixth great-grandmother, who cast off societal norms and risked her own safety to aid both her family and the Revolutionary cause in the winter of 1778.
There’s always more to any situation than meets the eye, and it’s the writer’s job to help the reader relate to the story and the characters. My books are all about regular people—real or imaginary—who do something extraordinary.
All my books are inspired by people’s pursuit of individual liberty.