Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing author, David Cataletto. He is the author of Kings of the Coast, Montauk , which tells the story of a Native American princess who was kidnapped in New York in the 1660s. In this interview, we discussed why this event was forgotten in history. We also discussed his writing process and which parts of the book were true and which parts he used creative license. Thank you, Mr. Cataletto! What inspired you to write Kings of the Coast ? I teach middle school history and English so wanted to teach my students about our incredible and dynamic history of Long Island, New York. The story of Storm Lily, who was a Native American princess being kidnapped in 1660s New York, is largely forgotten. Why do you think the story is forgotten? I think it happened so long ago and so much has changed that it might seem irrelevant to today's youth. Also, there is not much written evidence from this time period....
Anne Neville: Queen and Wife to Richard III Author: Rebecca Batley Genre: Nonfiction, History, Biography Publisher: Pen & Sword History Book Release Date: 2024 Pages: 256 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Anne Neville, often seen as a victim depicted by Shakespeare, was a powerful and influential figure in medieval England. Daughter, Wife, Princess, Widow and Queen: Anne Neville had many faces. Shakespeare presents her to us as a woman consumed with rage, bitterness and grief. He has her cursing the killer of her husband and father, before marrying him and condemning herself to despair. She rages, screams and weeps but ultimately she is shown as nothing more than a passive victim of the men who used and exploited her. This could not be further from the truth. Born into one of the most powerful dynasties in medieval England, Anne knew her worth, and her power. She was a great survivor escaping the tide of blood that consumed Eng...