About Me

So, where to start and what parts of my identity matter to this project?

First, I’m a white, cis-gendered, heterosexual women, living in the US in the 21st century. I have a PhD in a social science and currently work at a large state university. I am NOT a historian or storyteller by training or trade, although I do use history, research, and writing in my work as an academic. I think those things are important to this project too. 

I began this hobby because I like using evidence, uncovering mystery, and discovering truths, as most academics do. I also love stories. I mean, aren’t stories beloved by humans in general? I don’t have the imagination or writing ability to create stories for myself, so I married my love of stories with my skills as a researcher and this is what emerged.