Resist

Tracy Lawson grew up reading mystery stories, and now she approaches the research for her books with unbridled enthusiasm and a detective's eye. She writes in multiple genres. Her interest in American history began during the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. Her first historical novel, Answering Liberty’s Call, is based on the adventures of her sixth-great grandmother during the winter of Valley Forge. She also writes the Liberty Belles series, chapter books for young readers based on true stories of women patriots. Patriot of the Lowcountry: Eliza Wilkinson and the Fall of Charleston (2026) Tracy's latest release, is a historical novel based on letters written by a young widow between 1781-83 that recount her experiences during the British occupation of the city. After the Battle of Stono Ferry, with her family's properties in ruins and their financial future threatened, Eliza's father insists she seek the stability of a new marriage. Charleston's social season ends in the chaos and terror of siege, and after the city falls, Eliza joins other rebel ladies in relief work, intelligence gathering, and sabotage. Answering Liberty's Call: Anna Stone's Daring Ride to Valley Forge (2021) set during the winter of 1778, is based on events in the lives of Tracy's 6x great grandparents. When Anna Stone hears of the privations at Valley Forge that threaten her soldier husband and brothers, she sets out alone on horseback with supplies. Along the way, she is swept up in the events of a conspiracy to remove General Washington from the commander in chief post, and risks her life to carry a message warning the general of the plot. The Liberty Belles series books tell the stories of women patriots geared toward ages 7-10. The Red Thread (2021) which she co-authored with Rebekah Pace, tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who, after living an unfulfilled life, reconnects with his lost sweetheart in dreams, becomes convinced she is alive--and sets out on an epic journey to find her. Historic Mills of West Virginia (2022) is a heritage travel guide to 53 publicly accessible mills in the Mountain State, with QR codes that lead to maps and directions, and over 100 photo illustrations. Counteract, Resist, Ignite, and Revolt, Tracy's award-winning YA dystopian Resistance Series, chronicle the adventures of Tommy and Careen, two teens who meet during a terrorist attack and discover a conspiracy that could destroy their country. Tracy, who is married with one grown daughter, lives in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.