Tag: Rebecca Rosenberg
A Leadville Christmas—The Hope That Glitters and the Mountain Magic of Silver Dollar Tabor (1889-1915) 💖
The high, pure air of Leadville, Colorado, was not just the source of hardship; it was the cradle of magic, mysticism, and unforgettable mountain beauty. For Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor (1889-1915), the snow-dusted mountains and the crystalline spectacle of the Ice Palace offered a true, glittering escape. Her Christmas years were defined by a tenacious hope and sustaining faith that kept her family anchored amid the ruins of their fortune.
The Courage to Turn the Page: Finding Light and Resilience in Hard Stories
Why do we choose to read about the things the world prefers to keep locked away? Subjects like systemic poverty, addiction, abuse, and the history of racial oppression are the heavy, shadowed truths of human experience. Honestly, when our book club chose Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead, Percival Everett’s James, and Rebecca Rosenberg's Silver Echoes, I felt that familiar pull of hesitation. Like many readers, I was seeking stories that felt safe, easy, or overtly joyful—a welcome escape from the weight of the real world. I worried these books would only drag me down.
But I discovered a profound truth: The stories we try to avoid are often the ones that uplift us the most.
Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel
The Herald Democrat in Leadville, Colorado, recently published "Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel." The article is ahead of author Rebecca Rosenberg's upcoming Colorado book tour for her latest historical fiction, Silver Echoes.
We share the article by Allison Brown below:
Award-winning historical novelist Rebecca Rosenberg will speak at the Tabor Opera House on Sunday, Aug. 31, to share the story of Rose Mary Silver Dollar Tabor, a silent film starlet whose life was marked by ambition, tragedy and scandal.
Silver Echoes Coming to Colorado
Silver Echoes is Coming to Colorado from August 31st to September 6th! If you’re in the area, I’d love to meet you at one of these fabulous SILVER ECHOES launch events! Get your FREE TICKETS at the link under each location!
I’m thrilled to be returning to Colorado for a book tour for my new historical novel, Silver Echoes. This book offers a controversial psychological reinterpretation of Colorado icon Silver Dollar Tabor and her famous mother, Baby Doe Tabor, challenging long-held beliefs.
America’s Woman Magazine Interviews Rebecca Rosenberg
America's Woman Magazine, Denver Edition, interviewed Rebecca Rosenberg about how she brings to life the fascinating stories of real women who have made their mark on history.
Q: Rebecca, your childhood in Colorado, filled with exploring ghost towns, old mines, and even reading gravestones, sounds like a truly unique upbringing. How did those early experiences connect you to the spirit of history and ultimately lead you to become a novelist specializing in historical women?