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  • America 250

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      Dear Reader, This is the last newsletter before America’s 250th, so I want to spend it on the ancestor who started all of this for me — the first patriot I was ever able to actually prove was mine. You know him already. Captain Edward Beeson, my fourth great grandfather, the patriot I wrote…

  • America 250

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      Dear Reader, I’ve been deep in the weeds writing the Conner family book, and sometimes the time is just perfect. As I traced my husband’s Martin line back I found he has a Patriot ancestor, and what better time to share such a find than the week of the 4th of July.  Meet Richard…

  • Remember Our Heroes

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      Dear Reader, When you see this newsletter, it will be Memorial Day. I hope you’ll take a moment to stop and reflect on the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of our country — to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. As a Daughters of the American Revolution member,…

  • Letter to Readers

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      Dear readers, I hope you’ve got a good book in hand and something warm to drink  because I’ve got some exciting news this week. The Fading Light Is Available for Preorder! The Fading Light is now available for preorder on Amazon, and it officially releases on May 25th. I’ll be sharing more about the book in…

  • Newsletter: July 4th Parade

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      July 4th Parade As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I have many patriot ancestors, two of whom are on my Woolsey line. Daniel Woolsey was the great-grandfather of Richard Woolsey from my book “His Greatest Regret,” and Daniel’s father Henry—both served together side by side in…

  • The Lanterns Still Shine: Commemorating 250 Years Since Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

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      April 18, 2025 Today marks exactly 250 years since an American silversmith mounted his horse and galloped through the Massachusetts countryside on a mission that would change the course of history. On this night in 1775, Paul Revere embarked on his famous “midnight ride,” carrying urgent news that British troops were on the move.…