The Write Life

Discovering Mark Twain's House

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Hey Readers!

Welcome to my new monthly column, The Write Life, here at A Busy Lady.

For the next few months, I’m going to be visiting the homes of several prominent writers, mostly from New England. I’m so excited about this journey with you! Together, we’ll walk in the steps of Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne—just to name a few!

This project came from my burning desire to see where these writers lived, worked, and dreamed. Some of it is personal—as my own recent genealogy research showed distant relation to some of these writers. Mostly, I realized there were so many opportunities right outside my back door of New England to discover the magnificent lives of the people that brought us the stories, essays, and poetry we’re still reading today.

So, come along and join me as I share my experien…