We often walk by history. We travel down roads without truly seeing. What if instead we immersed ourselves in the experience of other places, other times? My goal—through my presentations and my stories—is to inspire readers and history enthusiasts to travel with the eyes of an author. To re-experience the past. To become other characters. To time travel. So come along, and I’ll share my behind-the-scenes photos and stories discovered during the downright fun adventures of traveling for words. Come chase history, with me.
Carrying Independence Book Trailer
At last a Book Trailer for my debut novel. (It’s like a little movie preview but for the book.) Enjoy!
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June 11, 2025
When Elk Ruled: Revolutionary War Pennsylvania Wilderness
In Chapter 2 of Carrying Independence, young Nathaniel Marten races across the Pennsylvania countryside to join his friends Arthur and Kalawi for an elk hunt on Topton Mountain. Their hunt […] Read more...
June 4, 2025
Declaration of Independence Novel: Serializing for America’s 250th
It’s been six years since Carrying Independence, my novel about the Declaration of Independence, was published. Today, we are just a year away from celebrating the 250th anniversary of that document on July 4, 2026. In honor of that anniversary, I feel compelled to share this story more widely—my gift to my fellow Americans. Read more...
April 8, 2024
Fare Thee Well, Sweet Margaret
On April 3rd, we lost my mum. Margaret Lindsay (Klock) Chase. Wife. Mother. Aunt. Friend. My family and I appreciate everyone who has commented about their experiences with her or […] Read more...
March 27, 2024
Mary House: Recognized as Female Patriot of the American Revolution
During this Women’s History Month, and ahead of the nation’s 250th celebrations, I have the great fortune of announcing a new Revolutionary female Patriot. I spearheaded an application with the […] Read more...