What if the story we’ve been told about the American Revolution is only half the picture?

In this episode, we sit down with bestselling authors Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray—the powerhouse duo behind America’s First Daughter, My Dear Hamilton, and their newest release, A Founding Mother. Known for bringing history’s most overlooked women to life, they’ve built a career on telling the stories behind the story—the ones that didn’t make it into the textbooks.

We talk about their collaborative writing process (and how they make it work without killing each other), the research behind their novels, and why the women of the Revolution—especially Abigail Adams—still feel strikingly relevant today. This conversation is part craft, part history, and part reminder that the people holding everything together were often never the ones in the spotlight.

In this episode:

• How Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray built a collaborative writing process that actually works 
• Why historical fiction is uniquely positioned to “read between the lines” of history 
• The real lives of women during the American Revolution—and what’s been left out 
• How Abigail Adams’ voice stands out among the founding generation 
• The role of research, letters, and archives in shaping authentic storytelling 
• Why every generation thinks it’s living through the “end”—and what history tells us instead 
• The unexpected, chaotic reality of researching historical sites (yes, including almost getting in trouble)

About our guests:

Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray are bestselling authors of historical fiction known for their deeply researched, emotionally rich novels centered on women’s lives during pivotal moments in history. Together, they’ve written America’s First Daughter, My Dear Hamilton, and A Founding Mother, bringing new perspective to the American Revolution through the voices of the women who lived it.

Books mentioned:

• A Founding Mother by Laura Kamoie & Stephanie Dray 
• America’s First Daughter
• My Dear Hamilton

Announcements:

Laura and Stephanie are currently on tour for A Founding Mother. For upcoming events and appearances, visit:
👉 https://draykamoie.com/events