On August 9, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette made a stop in Leesburg Virginia on the last leg of his farewell tour of the United States, commemorating to fiftieth anniversary […]
Category Archives: Story Telling
How Restoring Selma Sparked a Five-Book Journey Through Honor, Ambition, and Legacy
When I first walked through the doors of Selma Mansion, I wasn’t looking for a story—I was looking for home. But the walls had other plans. Nestled in the heart […]
Beyond the Apron Strings: Honoring the Non-Conventional Mothers Who Shaped Us
When we think of “mother,” we often conjure a soft image: warm hugs, fresh cookies, unconditional love. But real motherhood—like the women who embody it—rarely fits neatly into such comforting […]
The Irish Legacy of Storytelling: Tales of Honor and Heritage
March is a month of transition—a time when the last whispers of winter give way to the green promise of spring. And, of course, it’s the month we celebrate St. […]
Reflections on Black History Month: Compelling Stories That Must Be Told
February is Black History Month—a time to reflect, learn, and honor the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history. For me, it’s also a time to look […]
Balancing Truth with Fiction
My Goldilocks Paradigm For me, one of the major challenges in writing historical fiction is balancing my intellectual need to stay true to the facts of the real-life events that […]
The Haunting Shadows Between Life and Death: A Halloween Reflection with Sharon Virts
As the autumn chill sets in and the shadows lengthen, there’s something in the air that stirs a deep sense of mystery and foreboding. Halloween, the season of fright and […]
The Art of Questioning
Digging Deeper into the Characters of Our Past As a historical fiction author, the heart of my craft lies not just in recounting tales from the past but in reviving […]
Edgar Allan Poe: Shaping the Shadows of Modern Mystery
When we trace the lineage of modern mystery fiction, few names loom as large and as enigmatic as Edgar Allan Poe. His contributions to the genre not only established foundational […]
The Unexpected Heroes in Historical Fiction
As a historical fiction author, my characters are not just figments of my imagination—they are the heart and soul of my narratives, and sometimes, they have minds of their own. […]
