About Wendy Long Stanley

Hi, I'm Wendy. I am a novelist, historian, comms professional, and an accredited tour guide in Old City, Philadelphia. I love writing historical fiction that brings interesting, forgotten women from history back to life. I have written three novels about real-life women in the American Revolution: Elizabeth Graeme, Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross, and Elizabeth Burgin. My three Elizabeths! I had no idea it would work out that way when I began. Prior to writing fiction I worked in corporate communications for many years and still have a fondness for creating strategic campaigns, writing great pieces, and feeling the satisfaction of a job well done. When we communicate well, good things happen. I was born in England, raised in Canada, and now live in Philadelphia. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and a Master of Arts degree in Public History. I also went to Journalism school long ago and have a journalism diploma. I can't seem to stop learning (I love it!). I'm currently enrolled in a graduate program at Xavier University on the American Founding and Constitution. The common thread in my life has always been writing and a big love for history. All I ever wanted to do was publish books and travel. How lucky am I that I got to do both? I feel like I'm just getting started and plan to keep going. There are so many stories I want to tell. Find me on social media, follow me, let me follow you back, and let's chat about history, books, art, traveling, and all the beautiful things.