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Category: Defiance on Indian Creek

Historic facts, links, and research notes for Book One of Dangerous Loyalties Series

Posted on September 21, 2022March 4, 2023

Defiance on Indian Creek

Second Edition Buy “Defiance on Indian Creek transports readers to the days of the American Revolution to follow the heart-stirring story of young Mary Shirley, who struggles to find her place in a turbulent world.” —Charlene Whitman, author of The Front Range series “...Mary is a fun protagonist to follow as the story progresses, because …

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Posted on September 11, 2021August 19, 2022

Discovering Michael Shirley’s Land

When I began writing Defiance on Indian Creek, in 2008, all I found on Michael Shirley’s land came from a Google Book copy of Oren Morton’s book, A History of Monroe County West Virginia. Listed on page 82 under Surveys under Botetourt County in 1774, in the following format: Shirley, Michael–527–Indian—L—Mar 24. However, I didn’t …

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Posted on January 28, 2020August 19, 2022

Defiance on Indian Creek Audiobook-Angelina Kelly

The audiobook is still available an Audible with the old cover. It takes time to switch things. As the author of Defiance on Indian Creek, I'm thrilled that Angelina Kelly chose my book to launch her career as an Audiobook narrator. Her years of experience as a voice actor brings clear pronunciations and confident portrayals …

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Posted on March 30, 2017August 19, 2022

Defiance on Indian Creek-Literary Titan Review

I received an awesome four star review from Literary Titan. If you haven't heard of them check out my review below. I'm pleased with their professionalism. Defiance on Indian Creek is a quiet, but enthralling read by Phyllis A. Still. We follow a smart, courageous thirteen-year-old girl, Mary on the frontier in West Virginia on …

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Posted on February 24, 2017August 20, 2020

Defiance on Indian Creek Trailer

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Posted on January 22, 2017August 20, 2020

Interview with Drummer

Drummer, is the Shirley family’s lovable dog and a beloved secondary character from Defiance on Indian Creek. I thought his fans might enjoy learning more about him. I had to coax him out from under the porch with the fatty pieces of my steak. He licked his lips and sat in front of me. Thank …

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Posted on December 23, 2016August 19, 2022

Another Addicted Reader

Defiance on Indian Creek, continues to lure readers into the intriguing story of thirteen-year-old, Mary Shirley, who lived in western Virginia at the dawn of the American Revolution. I received this sweet email from a new fan. "I wanted to let you know that I started reading your book as soon as we got home. …

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