Uncorking women's pasts across the globe, one glass at a time
Award-winning novelist Rebecca Rosenberg
Bestselling Novelist | Champagne Historian | Globe-Trotter
Rebecca Rosenberg believes every great woman, much like a fine vintage, deserves to be celebrated. Her mission is to shine a light on the spirited legacies of real-life women who changed the world, bringing their brilliance to modern readers with flair and inspiration.
The Novels: Remarkable Women
Rebecca is the champion of the "Founding Mothers" of fizz. Through her acclaimed CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS series, she illuminates visionaries like Lily Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, and Madame Pommery — women who turned a regional wine into a global symbol of joy.
Her passion for bold women spans the globe, from the American West to France. Whether interviewing for the Historical Novel Society or speaking for the National Women's History Alliance, Rebecca ensures these women's lives are toasted by readers everywhere.
Stories your club will toast
- The CHAMPAGNE WIDOWS Series: High-stakes sagas of the women who revolutionized the wine world. Her latest, LICENSE TO THRILL: Lily Bollinger, follows the "Grand Dame" who outwitted Nazi occupiers in France with steel-nerved elegance to save her family's legacy.
- The American GOLD DIGGER Series: The scandalous, rags-to-riches truth of legends like Baby Doe Tabor, navigating the brutal silver mines of Colorado and the glittering ballrooms of the Gilded Age.
- THE SECRET LIFE OF MRS. LONDON: A deep dive into the complex, bohemian world of Charmian London and her daring triangle with Harry Houdini.
Sparkling events & delicious research
For Rebecca, research is a sensory adventure. A self-proclaimed "Champagne Geek," she has spent decades exploring the wine caves of France and California. She brings this effervescent energy to her professional roles:
- Event Planner & Speaker: Designing immersive sparkling wine experiences and historical presentations for Breathless Wines.
- Interviewer & Columnist: Hosting spirited author conversations for the Historical Novel Society and sharing insights at Sparkling Discoveries
A legacy of creativity: From ads to lavender fields
Before uncorking the past, Rebecca was a powerhouse in national advertising. As a Creative Director, she produced high-impact campaigns for iconic brands including The Sharper Image, I. Magnin, Petco, and House of Fabrics.
Rebecca & Gary Rosenberg in their Sonoma Valley lavender field
Jack London Gala with Sonoma friends
That same creative spark eventually led to the earth. Rebecca and her husband founded Sonoma Lavender, the nation's largest lavender spa gift company (as featured in the New York Times.)
Today, she lives at Rêve de Lavande in Sonoma Valley, where her book, LAVENDER FIELDS OF AMERICA, celebrates the botanical beauty that inspires her daily life.
Invite Rebecca to your book club
Rebecca loves to talk with readers! Whether you're sipping bubbles or sharing a themed evening, she's available for virtual book club visits. She brings an infectious energy to every discussion, sharing the scandalous historical secrets and behind the scenes research behind her most iconic heroines. Book a free zoom meeting with Rebecca!
Speaking Testimonials
"A really awesome and one-of-a-kind event. Rebecca went above and beyond to make this a unique experience and a great book launch." — Leo Bacquero, Copperfield's Books
"Rebecca's command of history brought these stories to life. Her enthusiasm and ability to weave facts into a compelling novel kept the audience engaged." — R. David Freeman, Co-Founder, Sonoma Valley Authors Festival
"An engaging, intuitive storyteller. Rebecca has an instinct for showing the heroes in human drama. The response to our event was incredible." — Rosie Lee, Reader's Books
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