Chasing Freedom: the Story Behind the Story
It all started in China. Yes, you read that right. The origins of my book about Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony has everything to do with China. Let me explain. In 1988, I was asked to write a few monologues for theater pieces on American History that would be performed in a series of theaters […]
Tai Chi Morning: Snapshots of China
“Where do you get your ideas?” is a common question authors hear, and I’m no exception. Starting this month, I’ll be offering a weekly blog called “Backstory,” in which I’ll share the origins of each of my books, as well as the funny, quirky things that happened during the process of creating them. In 1988, I […]