1. If you took this story to Hollywood, who would you cast in the leads?

2. Could you draw parallels between the effect of 9/11 on Americans and the effect of Civil War on civilian life and feelings?

3. From where does Annabelle draw strength?

4. Ever felt as Annabelle did when she stayed silent at the sewing circle during the talk of slaves?

5. What symbols are found in Annabelle's river dream-turned-nightmare?

6. What was P.D. thinking and feeling while at the field hospital?

7. What might have happened if P.D. had succeeded in getting the cannons to the south side of the Potomac River just after Gettysburg?

8. Reality check: What might have happened after Gettysburg if President Lincoln had been able to prevail on Gen. Meade to strike General Lee as he was stuck on the north side of the river with two-thirds of his army?

9. What did you think of Annabelle's response when she discovered the Confederate spy was actually a Union soldier?

10. How important was faith in the daily life of 19th century Americans?

11. If Annabelle hadn't chosen to let go of her pride, what ending would you write for her?

12. What is the most important statement made in Pella's Angel?

Author Book Club Visits
Meredith is often called upon to visit Books Clubs and provide talks and presentations. Based in Loudoun County, Virginia, she enjoys road trips when schedules permit.

To find out about availability, email meredith@storyroot.com.

Other Titles in the PORTRAIT OF COURAGE Series
(coming soon to Kindle!)
A Thistledown Tea (formerly published as Theodosia)
A Woman of Independence (formerly published as Marilla)
The Die is Cast: the Cast Must Die
Aboard the Firefly

BEHIND THE SCENES

Pella's Angel's fabulous Cover Model: actress Millie Anne Shipe

Millie is a non-equity professional actor, working in independent and commercial film work and modeling. As a young girl, Millie Anne Shipe (née Juraschek) appeared in several of McMath's living history productions and was playing the part of a Quaker girl in a play when this cover shot was taken. All the actors were having their photographs taken in a historical style (the costume is an historically accurate creation by Laurie Farnsworth).

When it came her turn, Millie struck a strong pose. The intensity of her look struck McMath to be so like the character of Annabelle, that, when Pella's Angel was due for publication, McMath asked Millie for permission to use the photo.  Happily for the author, she agreed!

MILLIE'S AUDITION TIPS: Through two short YouTube videos, Millie provides professional tips on Audition Techniques for commercial and television as well as theatrical auditions.

• THEATRICAL AUDITION TIPS

• FILM & COMMERCIAL AUDITIONS