Heather Strong
Heather is a full time worker and full time student with an ardent love for American History and Government. She currently lives in Georgia, in the heart of most of her historical interests, although she is originally from Vermont and remains passionate about her New England roots.
Her hobbies include reading horror stories and comic books, and writing both fiction and non-fiction. She loves silent films, and music from the early 1900s. She and her spouse have five cats, one dog, and a dwarf hamster named Francis, after Sir Francis Walsingham.
Heather has been approached by McFarland Publishing to write a book about Deadball Era Red Sox pitcher Joe Wood, and she has written extensively about political figures such as Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Hermann Goering, as well as other historical figures in literature, sports and society.
Latest Articles
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A Beginner's Guide to Vegan Baked Goods
New vegan cooks may be confused by how to substitute eggs, milk and butter in cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, and pancakes. Here are a few guidelines to help.
Feb 8, 2010
- Heather Strong
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The Early Influences of Hermann Wilhelm Göring
Although infamous for his role during World War II, Hermann Göring (often 'Hermann Goering' in English) overcame an uneasy home life to emerge a heroic World War I pilot.
Aug 23, 2009
- Heather Strong
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The Career of Cheng I Sao, Female Chinese Pirate
Ching Shih, who went by several different variations of this same name, was arguably the most successful pirate of all time. She made a profitable living outside the law.
Aug 22, 2009
- Heather Strong
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Grace Horsley Darling, the 19th Century Legend
Although not well known in the United States, Grace Darling was considered a maritime heroine and the pop culture star of her generation, in mid-19th century England.
Aug 22, 2009
- Heather Strong
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The Early Political Skills of Franklin Roosevelt
FDR cultivated the political techniques he used as President during his school years, his work in state and national government, and his run for Vice President in 1920.
Aug 16, 2009
- Heather Strong
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Progressive Legislation from 1913 - 1914
The only Political Scientist and Historian to ever hold the presidency, Woodrow Wilson had many ideas about the types of legislation he wanted to enact once in office.
May 27, 2009
- Heather Strong
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