I grew up in Maryland, in a house full of books! Both of my parents were avid readers, thank goodness. Before we traveled to a new area, my librarian-mom used to bring home historical novels set in that place. It was a great way to get excited about history. I began writing stories when I was maybe 10 or 11. At 15 I wrote my first novel; I sold my first novel to a publisher 20 years later! Writing was my hobby, so during those two decades I just kept practicing, reading, writing some more. What a thrill to finally hold my first book in my hand! Still, I write because I enjoy the process (at least most of the time). For years I wrote while working at other day jobs. I spent 12 years working at a huge historic site, which was a perfect spot for someone interested in historical fiction. I also developed and scripted instructional videos for public television. Finally, though, it got to be too much to juggle. I now write full-time, and consider myself enormously fortunate to do something I love.
Series
Books
Hearts of Stone
2006
The Light Keeper's Legacy
2012
Caroline's Secret Message
2012
Caroline's Battle
2012
The Heirloom Murders
2011
A Memory of Muskets
2016
Gunpowder and Tea Cakes
My Journey with Felicity
2017
Caroline 1812
With Board Game
2012
Clues in the Shadows
A Molly Mystery
2009
Danger At The Zoo
A Kit Mystery
2005
Midnight in Lonesome Hollow
A Kit Mystery
2007
Highland Fling
2006
Heritage of Darkness
2013
Mining for Justice
2017
Meet Caroline
2012
Whistler in the Dark
2002
Caroline Takes a Chance
2012
A Settler's Year
Pioneer Life through the Seasons
2015
A Surprise for Caroline
2012
Fiddling with Fate
2019
The Smuggler's Secrets
A Caroline Mystery
2015
Lies of omission
2021
Traitor in the Shipyard
A Caroline Mystery
2013
The Lacemaker's Secret
2018
Betrayal at Cross Creek
2004
Beforever
Catch the Wind
2014
Secrets in the Hills
A Josefina Mystery
2006
Retreat from Gettysburg
2000
Death on the Prairie
2015
Tradition of Deceit
2014
Trouble at Fort Lapointe
1999
The Weaver's Revenge
2021
Too Afraid to Cry
Maryland Civilians in the Antietam Campaign
1999
Changes for Caroline
2012
The Runaway Friend
A Kirsten Mystery
2008
Old World Murder
2010
