Back in Time
A Modern Woman’s Journey in Medieval England
My books are set in tumultuous times, allowing the exploration of whether there are inherent traits in human beings that push us to repeat history.
Perfect for fans of time-travel fiction, historical romance, and thought-provoking drama.
This is a story of survival. It is set in a tumultuous time period- the start of the Third Crusade. Despite challenges to his reign, Richard II left Britain immediately after his coronation to lead the Third Crusade. This power vacuum opens to door to sinister posturing among those who were politically relevant.
Set in 1189 York, England, the story follows Adrian Mendelson, a woman from the future who must conceal her Jewish heritage after being unexpectedly transported back in time. She is initially challenged just to survive. Then she is challenged to find happiness in this time period. To avoid imprisonment for stealing food, she agrees to work for Elias Smith, a widower and blacksmith, as an unpaid servant. She struggles with knowing an horrific event is coming to York shortly that she cannot stop. As her relationship with Elias deepens, Adrian’s fabricated past creates emotional barriers between them. Using her knowledge of the future, she introduces advanced inventions made from iron to help Elias gain recognition. This leads to a royal commission to create swords for the Third Crusade that rival Damascus steel. Adrian knows it has taken scientists centuries to unravel the secrets of Damascus steel. As such, she does not want to take on the task, which causes tension between her and Elias. Their story explores themes of oppression, the impact of individual actions on history, and parallels to contemporary political issues.
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Glory, Gold, and Greed
and the Less Discussed Reasons for the American Revolution
Told in dual timelines—present-day Bermuda and the eve of the American Revolution—this gripping novel blends romance, suspense, and historical intrigue. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Beatriz Williams, and National Treasure.
conomic factors and a distain for tariffs were major drivers of the American Revolution. Several founding fathers made their fortunes through smuggling, ultimately leaving a trail of buried treasures up and down the Atlantic seaboard and in the Caribbean. Alicia Randolph becomes captivated by the old tale about her sea captain ancestor who supposedly hid treasure in Bermuda during the war. And so the hunt begins!
This is the fictional story of Alicia Randolph’s hunt for treasure her ancestor, Captain Robert Randolph, buried in Bermuda during the American Revolution. All Alicia knew was that her ancestor transported cargo for a living, was a patriot, and fought in the Revolutionary War. But the story that he was a smuggler, who hid treasure during the war, lingered for centuries.
Alicia begins to research her ancestor for an independent study she is doing at school. She enlists her new friend Jayden, who is Bermudan, to help her review the letters. They are attracted to one another from the first day they met but their but their developing relationship is complicated by Jayden having a long-term girlfriend,
After re-examining letters they have a break through regarding where Captain Randolph hid the treasure. This leads them to spend the summer in Bermuda hunting for treasure.
In researching where the treasure might be buried, they learn about Captain Randolph’s life and his views on the Revolutionary War. This exploration reveals many of the forces that have shaped our country and led to the current sharp political polarization.
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Fighting for Crumbs:
The Advent of a 20th Century Activist
The fictional story of Sarah Mathews’ transition from farm girl to activist, tells how working people increased their political power. They obtained a safety net, improved working conditions, and got the right for women to vote. The fight was long and hard.
NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL
By the end of the 19th century, the US was very rich, albeit wealth was concentrated in the hands of just a few. Immigrants flooded in to take the jobs being created by a booming economy, The sweat shop was born-crowded factories, long hours, immigrants laborers working under dangerous conditions. The system was headed for a disaster.
Fighting for Crumbs is a gripping tale of resilience, justice, and the cost of progress . It is told through the experiences of workers fighting to hold onto dignity in a world that does not publicaly recognize their contributions .
Over forty years after the Civil War, Virginia still smolders with old hatreds. When Sarah Mathews stumbles upon a brutal lynching on her neighbor’s plantation, she becomes an unwilling witness to a horrific crime. Her silence spares her life, but not her safety. Fearing retribution from the wealthy, ruthless landowner, her parents send her north—to the tenements of New York City.
In the bustling chaos of Little Italy, Sarah movies in with a cousin. A job in a small garment factory and an attraction to her boss, Silvio, offers the hope of happiness. The chemistry between Sarah and Silvio is instant. But, he draws a line on getting involved romantically with his employees. The spark between them is strong, and what begins as a quiet yearning becomes a love that neither can deny.
But ruthless competition forces him to sell his business to the notorious Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Sarah’s job moves to the factory and she enters a world of grueling labor and silent suffering.
When fire erupts, 146, mostly young, female, immigrant workers, perish behind locked doors. Sarah is no longer a bystander. She knows why they couldn’t escape and she becomes a fierce voice for justice.
Fighting for the truth to be known for those who died in the fire leads to her activism , first in the labor movement and, the, in women’s voting rights movements, She endures arrest, violence, and public scorn to demand change. Inspired by true events, this is the story of one woman’s awakening, and the fire that turned silence into revolution.
This historical fiction novel, illuminates life in America before safety-net protections existed Through the journey of Sarah Matthews—from bystander to impassioned activist—the story explores the harsh realities of early 20th-century America and the forces that gave rise to social reform. The storytelling blends historical insight with emotional depth, offering a powerful reminder of why safety nets and equal rights were fought for—and why they still matter.
“What the woman who labors wants is the right to live, not simply exist.”
—Rose Schneiderman, labor and suffragette activist