I love America and I love our history--so different from the histories of other nations. No lords, no queens, no emperors--just citizens who have rights and duties to their nation. Our history hasn't been one of perfect men and women. But of people who have over the years championed freedom and equality. I have chosen to write about Quakers because though they were a minority of Christians, they had the most effect on the shaping of our country as to both freedom and equality.
Their three crusades from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries were: the end of slavery, the rights of women and prohibition. The first two of them proved vital to the country we live in now, but the third proved beyond their understanding. Alcohol addiction causes great harm but just outlawing liquor did not solve those problems. It created others. (I portray this in another upcoming book later this year.)
My series "Three Women of Courage" tackles the first 2 of these. The three books are now combined into one boxed set. Which is on pre-order for $8.99 till Febrary 11th. Click here for more info:
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