tomorrow’s history, yesterday’s destiny
Meet Shannon
Wife, mother, “monster-in-law,” and grammie … birth junkie, musician, and history nerd. Thank you for joining me on this adventure!
The Design of Providence
Available May 1 on Kindle–coming soon in paperback and hardback!
“A remarkable tribute to our founders and the spirit of 1776 that has endured 250 years!”—Laura Frantz, Christy Award–winning author of The Belle of Chatham
Before there was a United States, there was a dream forged in the crucible of revolution—and a steadfast belief that a divine hand was shaping the nation’s destiny. From the bloody snow of the Boston Massacre to the treacherous battlefields of the South, the path to liberty was fraught with peril, heartbreak, and impossible choices.
Intertwining fact and fiction, each story masterfully explores the personal cost of allegiance, the agony of families divided by war, and the quiet, persistent thread of faith that wove through it all.
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with this immersive, faith-filled journey into the soul of a nation’s founding.
“Adventuresome, gritty, and inspiring stories for the true historical fiction lover… If you want to dive into stories that make you feel what life was like during the American Revolution at its core, here’s your chance.”
—Naomi Musch, award-winning author of Season of My Enemy
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Includes my novella, Loyalty’s Cost:
The American Revolution divided families and neighbors, and nowhere was this more evident than in the backcountry of South Carolina. When loyalist Meg MacFarlane dares stand against the depredations of their “rebel” neighbors, she snags the attentions of Will Brayden. Stricken with guilt at the damage he and his brothers have done to Meg’s family, Will only seeks to make reparations—at least, at first. He can’t deny the appeal of Meg’s flame-red hair and the spirit in her blue eyes.
Taking up arms to defend her family is one thing, but as Meg finds her heart softening under Will’s persistent kindness, does she dare give her heart to one who stands as her family’s enemy? And can their love not only survive the winds of war, but pave the way for her family’s future on the land her father worked and died for?
This novella is a companion story to my upcoming full-length Revolutionary War novel, Loyalty’s Pursuit (book 1 of For Love and Loyalty, with Wild Heart Books, releasing October 2026).
