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
YOU CAN’T STOP TIME, BUT YOU CAN CHANGE IT
Once again, Americans have turned back time. By the time this blog officially launches on November 3, 2025, it will all be over. Americans will have changed time at 2:00 a.m. local time Sunday, November 2. Wait — What? You mean you didn’t know we could control time? Benjamin Franklin
Halloween Stories
Halloween, once called Samhain, is nigh. In two weeks costumed children, as well as adults, will pass through neighborhoods or decorated trunk-or-treat parking lots with dulcet cries of “Trick or Treat.” Halloween is the modern iteration of Samhain [pronounced SOW-wen] a Celtic festival that begins at sundown October 31 and
Bobbing for Apples, An Autumn Tradition
Fall officially began last month, but October is the month I always associate with the changing of the seasons from summer activities to those that announce Fall and the Harvest Season has arrived. Deciduous trees paint the horizon in warm colors before swirling to the ground. Halloween preparations are underway,