Awards for “High Bridge”
Feathered Quill and Firebird Book Awards for Historical Fiction and
Semi-Finalist for Goethe Award
Reviews and Interviews
raves for “High Bridge”
“A deftly crafted and inherently absorbing read from first page to last.”
Midwest Book Review
“. . . brings to life late-19th-century America’s politics of sex, race, money, and power.”
Jeffrey A. Engel, Ph.D. Presidential Scholar, Southern Methodist University
“A highly engaging and thought-provoking journey. . .”
Sally Roesch Wagner, Ph.D., Founder, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
“A moving and inspirational novel, beautifully rendered, with evocative
themes and fascinating characters.”
Robert Steven Goldstein, author of “Will’s Surreal Period”
Order Here
Awards for “High Bridge”
Feathered Quill and Firebird
Book Awards for Historical
Fiction and
Semi-Finalist for Goethe Award
Reviews and Interviews
raves for “High Bridge”
“A deftly crafted and inherently absorbing read from first page to last.”
Midwest Book Review
“. . . brings to life late-19th-century America’s politics of sex, race, money, and power.”
Jeffrey A. Engel, Ph.D. Presidential Scholar, Southern Methodist University
“A highly engaging and thought-provoking journey. . .”
Sally Roesch Wagner, Ph.D., Founder, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
“A moving and inspirational novel, beautifully rendered, with evocative
themes and fascinating characters.”
Robert Steven Goldstein, author of “Will’s Surreal Period”
Order Here
Award for “High Bridge”
Feathered Quill and Firebird
Book Awards for Historical Fiction and
Semi-Finalist for Gethe Award
Reviews and Interviews
raves for “High Bridge”
“A deftly crafted and inherently absorbing read from first page to last.”
Midwest Book Review
“. . . brings to life late-19th-century America’s politics of sex, race, money, and power.”
Jeffrey A. Engel, Ph.D. Presidential Scholar, Southern Methodist University
“A highly engaging and thought-provoking journey. . .”
Sally Roesch Wagner, Ph.D., Founder, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
“A moving and inspirational novel, beautifully rendered, with evocative
themes and fascinating characters.”
Robert Steven Goldstein, author of “Will’s Surreal Period”
Order Here
I am the author of a historical novel and picture book fables. I come to writing as a member of a strong family, a teacher and curious learner, and an active contributor to communities both small and large, local and broad. That is, like everyone, I am a unique person with myriad identifications; my feet are simultaneously planted in many places of the Venn diagram of life. It is because of my talents and life skills and experiences that I feel compelled to write, to pass on what I have learned.
I hope you find that my stories engage you, tap your sensibilities, and provoke your consideration of others. The goal of my writing is to promote tikkun olam, that is Hebrew for repairing the world. Like the two main characters of my historical novel, Matilda and Grover, I strive to make the world better for all of us.
I am the author of a historical novel and picture book fables. I come to writing as a member of a strong family, a teacher and curious learner, and an active contributor to communities both small and large, local and broad. That is, like everyone, I am a unique person with myriad identifications; my feet are simultaneously planted in many places of the Venn diagram of life. It is because of my talents and life skills and experiences that I feel compelled to write, to pass on what I have learned.
I hope you find that my stories engage you, tap your sensibilities, and provoke your consideration of others. The goal of my writing is to promote tikkun olam, that is Hebrew for repairing the world. Like the two main characters of my historical novel, Matilda and Grover, I strive to make the world better for all of us.
I am the author of a historical novel and picture book fables. I come to writing as a member of a strong family, a teacher and curious learner, and an active contributor to communities both small and large, local and broad. That is, like everyone, I am a unique person with myriad identifications; my feet are simultaneously planted in many places of the Venn diagram of life. It is because of my talents and life skills and experiences that I feel compelled to write, to pass on what I have learned.
I hope you find that my stories engage you, tap your sensibilities, and provoke your consideration of others. The goal of my writing is to promote tikkun olam, that is Hebrew for repairing the world. Like the two main characters of my historical novel, Matilda and Grover, I strive to make the world better for all of us.
I am the author of a historical novel and picture book fables. I come to writing as a member of a strong family, a teacher and curious learner, and an active contributor to communities both small and large, local and broad. That is, like everyone, I am a unique person with myriad identifications; my feet are simultaneously planted in many places of the Venn diagram of life. It is because of my talents and life skills and experiences that I feel compelled to write, to pass on what I have learned.
I hope you find that my stories engage you, tap your sensibilities, and provoke your consideration of others. The goal of my writing is to promote tikkun olam, that is Hebrew for repairing the world. Like the two main characters of my historical novel, Matilda and Grover, I strive to make the world better for all of us.
My books explore historical and fantasy worlds.
High Bridge is a historical novel that reintroduces two compelling, but oft forgotten people – Matilda Joslyn Gage and Grover Cleveland. Although set in the 19th century, their stories remain relevant to the 21st century.
High Bridge is a historical novel that reintroduces two compelling, but oft forgotten people – Matilda Joslyn Gage and Grover Cleveland. Although set in the 19th century, their stories remain relevant to the 21st century.
Journey to the land of giants and elves for contemporary, yet timeless fables. The stories are modeled on lessons from Aesop and my parents, confront incivility, and teach children about natural science.
We have a cover! It’s amazing!
It offers clues about the who, what, and where of the story.
Pre-order here
We have a cover! It’s amazing!
It offers clues about the who, what, and where of the story.
Pre-order here
Journey to the land of giants and elves for contemporary, yet timeless fables. The stories are modeled on lessons from Aesop and my parents, confront incivility, and teach children about natural science.
My thoughts, your thoughts:
The internet and imagination provide wonderful opportunities. Author and reader(s) can work together, inform each other, and grow. Stories can help us to better appreciate our current world. They help use learn how we can best embrace our individual and collective futures.
Hopefully, my blog will not be like asking George Berkeley’s question. “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I write my blog believing that we are working our way through the forest together.
So, grab an axe, and let’s go!
My thoughts, your thoughts:
The internet and imagination provide wonderful opportunities. Author and reader(s) can work together, inform each other, and grow. Stories can help us to better appreciate our current world. They help use learn how we can best embrace our individual and collective futures.
Hopefully, my blog will not be like asking George Berkeley’s question. “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I write my blog believing that we are working our way through the forest together.
So, grab an axe, and let’s go!
What people are saying about High Bridge . . .
“High Bridge a book that brings to life late-nineteenth-century America’s politics of sex, race, money, and power. A most enjoyable and useful read indeed!”
Jeffrey A. Engel, Ph.D., Director, Center for Presidential History, Southern Methodist University
“High Bridge is a brilliantly crafted novel that blends true history and fiction to tell a story of two American icons.”
Laurence Cook, Presidential Historian
“A highly-engaging and thought-provoking journey. . .”
Sally Roesch Wagner, Founder, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
“I can’t wait to recommend this book to fellow readers.”
Maija McLaughlin, Local History and Special Collections Librarian, Fayetteville Free Library
“High Bridge is a cleverly written historical novel that is well researched and a delight to read.”
Carter Taylor Seaton, author of The Other Morgans and other novels
“A moving and inspirational novel, beautifully rendered, with evocative themes and fascinating characters.”
Robert Steven Goldstein, author of Will’s Surreal Period and other novels
“High Bridge is an engaging novel, well worth taking the time to read and, trust me, it will make you pick up a history book.”
Sharon Halevi, Ph.D., Former Director Women’s and Gender Studies Program, University of Haifa, Haifa IS
“High Bridge a book that brings to life late-nineteenth-century America’s politics of sex, race, money, and power. A most enjoyable and useful read indeed!”
Jeffrey A. Engel, Ph.D., Director, Center for Presidential History, Southern Methodist University
“High Bridge is a brilliantly crafted novel that blends true history and fiction to tell a story of two American icons.”
Laurence Cook, Presidential Historian
“A highly-engaging and thought-provoking journey. . .”
Sally Roesch Wagner, Founder, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
“I can’t wait to recommend this book to fellow readers.”
Maija McLaughlin, Local History and Special Collections Librarian, Fayetteville Free Library
“High Bridge is a cleverly written historical novel that is well researched and a delight to read.”
Carter Taylor Seaton, author of The Other Morgans and other novels
“A moving and inspirational novel, beautifully rendered, with evocative themes and fascinating characters.”
Robert Steven Goldstein, author of Will’s Surreal Period and other novels
“High Bridge is an engaging novel, well worth taking the time to read and, trust me, it will make you pick up a history book.”
Sharon Halevi, Ph.D., Former Director Women’s and Gender Studies Program, University of Haifa, Haifa IS
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Images are thanks to Veneratio via Canstock, John William Hill via NY Public Library, Nadia Ilchuk, and Tyler Lastovich via Pexels.
Images are thanks to Veneratio via Canstock, John William Hill via NY Public Library, Nadia Ilchuk, and Tyler Lastovich via Pexels.
Images are thanks to Veneratio via Canstock, John William Hill via NY Public Library, Nadia Ilchuk, and Tyler Lastovich via Pexels.