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“Sandra Wagner-Wright is an excellent storyteller with a natural flair for historical accuracy & powerful character development.”
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Sandra Wagner-Wright holds the doctoral degree in history and taught women’s, global, and American history at the University of Hawai`i before transitioning into writing historical fiction. A stickler for historical accuracy, Sandra immerses herself in original documents and miniscule details before turning her attention to the story she wants to tell. Sandra particularly likes writing about strong women and the challenges they face at key moments in history.

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Salem Stories Series

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch

Salem Stories Prequel

Ambition, Arrogance & Pride: Families & Rivals in 18th Century Salem

Salem Stories, Book 1

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

Sea Tigers & Merchants: A New American Generation

Salem Stories, Book 2

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In the early 19th century, Johnny Appleseed planted seedling apple orchards across the midwest. And as the crops came in, the small, bitter apples were pressed into cider. Meanwhile, farmers found it easier to distill whiskey than ship their grain overland. With whiskey priced at about 25 cents per gallon,

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Apple Tales

In the northern hemisphere, fall is Harvest Time. Pumpkins & winter squash, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, and various fruits, including pears, grapes, cranberries, figs & pomegranates. But today, my focus is on apples. Seventeenth century apples bore little resemblance to the many apple varietals we harvest today. The Puritans brought

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Oktoberfest Begins This Week

It’s time to get out your dirndls and lederhosen in preparation for Oktoberfest which, despite its name, is held throughout the world in September.  In the U. S., for example, Oktoberfest takes place in Philadelphia, Tulsa, San Francisco and numerous other cities and towns. The largest Oktoberfest in North America

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