Of Spice and Wisdom

The desert sun beat down on the burnished gold of her chariot, a relentless heat that mirrored the flames that danced in Queen Makeda’s eyes. She...

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Riley Daniel

Riley is a lifelong learner, avid traveler, and jack of all trades with a penchant for weaving stories that showcase strong women of history. Although her writing initially started as an attempt to inspire her two daughters, her ultimate goal is to remind the world that powerful women are an inescapable and undeniable part of our history. When not writing, Riley can be found binge watching crime documentaries with her dogs.

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Of Spice and Wisdom

Based on the True Story of the Queen of Sheba

The desert sun beat down on the burnished gold of her chariot, a relentless heat that mirrored the flames that danced in Queen Makeda’s eyes. She was not born to rule, but fate, a fickle serpent, had coiled itself around her destiny the day her father, the Lion of Sheba, breathed his last. Now, at the tender age of eighteen, the spice-scented...

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Mistress of Mosaic

Based on the True Story of Empress Theodora

Theodora, a captivating young woman, navigates the vibrant underbelly of sixth-century Constantinople. With a whipsmart mind and an undeniable beauty, she captivates audiences as an actress and performer. Yet, her life takes a dramatic turn when she joins the fringes of society, facing hardship and exploitation. Through sheer will and cunning,...

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Doctor of Deception

Based on the True Story of Dr. James Barry

In a time when women are relegated to domesticity, Margaret Ann Bulkley dreams of wielding a scalpel, not a needle. Burning with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, she hatches a daring plan - to shed her petticoats and become Dr. James Barry, a man in a world that only recognizes male surgeons. Fleeing her life in Ireland, Margaret navigates...

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