Hillary Clinton’s historic turn as first woman presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party has sparked renewed interest in Victoria Claflin Woodhull. Victoria who? Back in 1872, when Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for President of the United States, nobody would have asked that question. Considered a visionary by some, a…
The Real Liriodendron
I’ve enjoyed meeting readers through various interviews and book events these past two weeks. Having the opportunity to discuss NEWPORT is a real perk. Often, readers point out aspects of the novel that I’d never considered, and it’s fun to realize that they’re absolutely right. I’ve been asked one particular question several times now, and…
Lessons
NEWPORT has been out in the world for a week now, and the last seven days have been busy. I won’t bore anyone with the details, but let’s just say that I was ridiculously optimistic (or totally naive) in thinking I’d be able to produce a viable blog post for today. I’ve learned a lot…
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Recent Blog Posts
- “Don’t Ever Change” August 26, 2026
- Mummers are Scary August 19, 2026
- Chasing Icebergs August 12, 2026
- Crossing the Border August 5, 2026
- Re-fuel June 3, 2026
Reader Comments
- Kristina Riggle on “Don’t Ever Change”
- Jill Morrow on Mummers are Scary
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- Karen alvey on Mummers are Scary
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