Award-winning author of Historical Novels
The specific incident that ignited the conflagration was the drowning of Eugene Williams, a young African American boy, in Lake Michigan on July 27th.
Based on the true story of the Tabor family and the Matchless silver mine, Rebecca Rosenberg’s SILVER ECHOES follows prodigal daughter Rose Mary Echo “Silver Dollar” Tabor—whose suspicious and untimely death invited both salacious rumor and tragic grief.
Lily, born Elizabeth Bonduel Lily Tabor, shared the same illustrious, and ultimately tragic, parentage as Silver Dollar. She was the daughter of the silver magnate Horace Tabor and the enigmatic Elizabeth "Baby Doe" McCourt Tabor. Yet, the sisters' paths diverged sharply, creating a chasm that would define their relationship.
Selig Polyscope, founded by William Selig, wasn’t just a movie studio; it was a menagerie, a zoo, and a living, breathing adventure. They were famous for their serial, The Adventures of Kathlyn, a 1913 epic that captivated audiences with its daring heroine and jaw-dropping use of real animals. Continue Reading →
Mabel Stark was a force of nature, a woman who shattered expectations and became a legend in the fiercely male-dominated realm of big cat training. Her story, a potent blend of courage, resilience, and theatrical showmanship, continues to ignite awe and wonder, decades after her final bow. It's her indomitable spirit that I sought to channel into Silver Dollar's character.
M.K. Todd: Mother's Day is a poignant reminder that my mother passed away two years ago. She was a wonderful woman—both mother and dearest friend—whose character and values shaped mine. Readers will be intrigued at the nuanced approach Rebecca has taken to exploring mother-daughter relationships in her new novel, Silver Echoes, which releases May 20th.
Rebecca Rosenberg: Mother-daughter relationships offer a wealth of dramatic potential for writers. They are complex, nuanced, and often filled with both profound love and equally profound conflict.