The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
Elizabeth Massieis a native Virginian who lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. She writes all kinds of fiction: historicals, suspense, mainstream, and even picture books. She has authored several adult novels:Sineater, Welcome Back to the Night,andDark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark(co-written with Stephen Mark Rainey). Her work for young adults includesBuffy the Vampire Slayer: Power of Persuasionand the upcoming seriesYoung Founders.For middle-grade readers, she has written theDaughters of Libertytrilogy. For little guys she co-authoredJambo, Watoto!with her sister, Barbara Spilman Lawson.Besides writing, Elizabeth enjoys reading, camping, and traveling. Favorite movies includeIt's a Mad Mad Mad Mad WorldandLife Is Beautifil.Her favorite book isTo Kill a Mockingbird.She is the mother of two wonderful young adults, Erin and Brian. She has performed in local theater, and in her spare time picks ticks off her dog Sandy and watches late-night reruns ofLaw and Order.You can write her at iritgud@cfw.com