Libby McNamee's Blog, page 2
July 23, 2024
Talk on Dolley Madison
Come meet the Presidentess, Dolley Madison! Such an honor to speak remotely on her and her role during the War of 1812 for the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) on Monday, July 27, at 7 PM. It will stream to their Facebook and YouTube pages. Hope you can join us for this free live event! #flare#dolleymadisonandthewarof1812#dolleymadison#firstladies#remembertheladies#rememberthefirstladies

July 1, 2024
“SUSANNA’S MIDNIGHT RIDE” ON AUDIO
HUZZAH! I have long dreamed of having “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” on Audible. That day is finally here! So glad I took the plunge with the help of my fabulous narrator, Theresa Bakken. We are both so pleased with the results and hope you enjoy it on a road trip this summer. Here is the link to Audible and a free five-minute clip to take a “test drive.” Vroom, vroom.
Huzzah!
Libby
March 30, 2024
Zoom Book Club with Virtually Virginia on May 14
Huzzah! Please join us from anywhere and everywhere.
March 25, 2024
Clip of “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” Presentation
HUZZAH! I recently had the honor of speaking at Hanover Historic Courthouse in Hanover, Virginia for the Hanover Historical Society. This is the courtroom where Patrick Henry successfully argued the legendary Parsons Cause case. Here’s a short clip.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vYo3Ci_smXc6Axhx-uwSpCkM2Hff6Ubs/view
January 30, 2024
Aspiring Writer’s Seminar
Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Aspiring Writer’s Seminar
Magnolia Grange House Museum, Chesterfield, Virginia
Calling all aspiring writers, young and old. Would you like to write a short story or
novel but do not know how to get started? Libby McNamee, award-winning author
of Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War and Dolley
Madison and the War of 1812 wants to inspire you to achieve your goal. She will walk
you through the writing process, teach you how to research and create vivid characters,
give you tips for dealing with roadblocks along the way and explain your publishing
options. Join us! Fee: $25
https://www.active.com/chesterfield-va/classes/aspiring-writer-s-seminar-2024
July 14, 2023
Interview on “Remember the Ladies” Podcast
April 12, 2023
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Interview with “Growing Up Bookish” Podcast
February 12, 2023
Epic Outing with Mr. Patrick Henry
Please join us on St. Patty’s Day! Huzzah! It’ll be epic!
-Libby & Jenny L Cote
February 6, 2023
Epic Patriot Camp Registration 2023!
Don’t miss this EPIC opportunity to get one-on-one with Libby and her colleague Jenny L. Cote for this online writing camp! These two award-winning authors will lead 24 campers through a 4-week online writing course focused on writing the story of 1777-79. Campers will learn vital American history as well as how to research and write historical fiction. They will also learn the process of how to publish a book, from editing to formatting to marketing. Camp includes fun workshops with surprise special guests. Campers will assume the identity of a Revolutionary character and each week will conduct research and complete writing assignments to send to the authors who will provide critiques. Campers will share their work with the group to gain feedback, encouragement and ideas. At the completion of Epic Patriot Camp, the group’s work will be compiled and published with a title the group develops, and will be available for sale on Amazon. Each camper will receive a copy of the published book, and be able to order additional copies if they wish.

An ending celebration with optional colonial dress to share our work with families will top off this once in a lifetime experience. When your camper returns to class in the fall, they can proudly say that they became a published author over the summer!
See link below to our published book from Epic Patriot Camp 2022. The book is now carried by the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, Mount Vernon, the Boston Tea Party Museum, the Gallery at York Hall, and the Henry Knox Museum among other book retailers. Our campers had two book signings in Yorktown, and we hope to have the same opportunity for EPC 2023 campers.
Jenny and Libby hope this experience will foster friendships for kids that continue long after camp, and will serve as a launching pad for young people who are serious about pursuing a writing career.
https://www.epicorderoftheseven.net/about-3
Space is limited and camp will fill quickly, so register early. We can’t wait to “see you” in June! HUZZAH!