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Donna Scott is an award-winning author of 17th and 18th century historical fiction. Before embarking on a writing career, she spent her time in the world of academia. She earned her BA in English from the University of Miami and her MS and EdD (ABD) from Florida International University. She has two sons and lives in sunny South Florida with her husband.

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Donna Scott The best part of being a writer is definitely talking with readers and listening to their interpretations of what happens in my novel. Everyone brings…moreThe best part of being a writer is definitely talking with readers and listening to their interpretations of what happens in my novel. Everyone brings their own histories and experiences to a book, so what they feel about a certain incident or character may be totally different from what I intended. I find it fascinating.(less)
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The Glencoe Massacre—Who’s to Blame?

THE MEMORIAL COMMEMORATING THOSE LOST IN THE MASSACRE.

The Glencoe Massacre may have occurred more than three hundred years ago on February 13th, 1692, but it remains a very sensitive subject for MacDonalds and Campbells even today. For twelve days, soldiers—both English and Scottish—billeted in Glencoe and were provided with food, drink, and entertainment until the weather improved. Instead of lea

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