Welcome
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History and feminism are my twin passions as you’ll note from my works of fiction and nonfiction. Listen to Me: The Women of the Bible Speak Out is fiercely feminist. I pull no punches. Pub date: January 28, 2025. The Martha Beale series, set in 1840's Philadelphia, explores the chasm between wealth and poverty as Martha defies a patriarchal society. My first novel, Beneath The Wind, is a story of one woman's empowerment and the effects of imperialism in 1903.
The novel They Believed They Were Safe examines the aftermath of rape in 1962. A sequel is in the works
Nonfiction: Biddle, Jackson, And A Nation In Turmoil details a divisive, political era that nearly tore the United States asunder. Saint Katharine: The Life Of Katharine Drexel is the story of an heiress who became an ardent proponent of racial justice. Her credo was “Think it; Desire it; Speak it; Act it.” A good motto for all of us, I believe.
I’m delighted to hear from readers and join book clubs for lively discussions. Do contact me. I promise a speedy reply.
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"The ignored point of view of biblical women and all who followed. Bravo!
Mary Haverstick, author of A Woman I Know, film director of Home and Tipping Point PA
“Biddle gives voice to women of the Bible in this unique reimagining, where God is described as the “nonbinary creator of the world” and well-knowns like Eve, Ruth, and Delilah set their records straight… Biddle's reinvention of silenced, abused, and oppressed women provides a humorous—and at times cynical—take on biblical stories that have historically unfolded from a male perspective. Ruth reflects on her journey as an "alien" in a foreign land; Bathsheba shares her side of the love affair she was forced into when a David took a liking to her; and Delilah defends her actions against Samson… The narrative also invites some input from men in the Bible and touches on several of-the-moment issues like gun control and discrimination, while offering brief asides from God, who ruminates on the deteriorating state of the world and tells readers “I cannot rescue you from your current lunacies.”
Publishers Weekly
“Constructed like a play—complete with a cast list (including God, a nonbinary figure often referred to as “The Lord God Almighty” or simply “TLGA”) and set directions (“Scenic design of the reader’s choice. God provides minimal suggestions”)—this feminist recounting of famous tales from Scripture features a different woman’s point of view in each chapter. Using modern language, Biddle reexamines familiar events from new angles. Eve, for example, laments her status as the origin of sin, and Ruth struggles with guilt over the actions of her descendant, King David. The stories touch on many relatable issues while tackling the past, as when Eve laments that her sons, Cain and Abel, were “Two little boys who grew up to become angry men.” God makes an occasional appearance, at one point washing mounds of dishes left by humanity and “scraping away mound after towering mound of rage and cruelty and violence.” Biddle doesn’t hold back in her portrayal of the women’s rightful rage and indignation. A sharp-witted takedown of the male-centered biblical narrative and an inspiring, impassioned battle cry for sisterhood.” Kirkus Reviews
Saint Katharine:
The Life of Katharine Drexel
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Philadelphia’s saint! Katharine Drexel devoted her life to social justice, creating schools for those whom racism marginalized and persecuted. Born in 1858, she died in 1955; her life reflects the nation’s history: the tumultuous years leading to the Civil War, Lincoln’s assassination, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the movement for Women’s Suffrage, and the Equal Rights Movement.
Biddle, Jackson, And A
Nation In Turmoil
The epic fight between Nicholas Biddle and President Andrew Jackson comes to vivid life in this compelling narrative of political intrigue. Partisan politics nearly tore the country asunder. Newly discovered Biddle correspondence alters the financier's place in history.
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The Actress
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The fourth novel in the Martha Beale series, set in Philadelphia during the 1840’s. The iconolclast and amateur sleuth, Martha Beale, makes a fine guide to an era where wealth collided with poverty, and lawlessness was a fact of life.
The Conjurer is the first novel in the series.
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