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
Ambition, Arrogance & Pride: Families & Rivals in 18th Century Salem
Salem Stories, Book 1
Sea Tigers & Merchants: A New American Generation
Salem Stories, Book 2
Women of Determination & Courage Series
Saxon Heroines: A Northumbrian Novel
Two Coins: A Biographical Novel
Rama’s Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel
March is Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month begins March 1. It’s a month designated to celebrate women’s achievements, talents, history, and aspirations. A month in which women’s efforts to achieve economic, social, and legal can be highlighted. So, it seems fitting to take a moment to highlight the timeline of events that led to
Americans & Taxation
On December 16, 1773, about 100 Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians and boarded three English merchantmen carrying a cargo of Bohea tea. The Americans used hatchets to open the 342 chests of tea and dumped a total of 92,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor to protest
Be Mine, Valentine
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. A day associated with hearts, flowers, candy, and (if you are a certain age) a fancy “date” at a nice restaurant. But my clearest childhood memory of Valentine’s Day is those chalky Valentine heart candies. Strangely enough, the small candies still exist. And, as