S.L. Matthews grew up in the past, participating in 18th and 19th century living history encampments since the age of three. At thirteen, S.L. was taught to weave, and produced period rifle and acc...view moreS.L. Matthews grew up in the past, participating in 18th and 19th century living history encampments since the age of three. At thirteen, S.L. was taught to weave, and produced period rifle and accoutrement straps for reenactors, museums, movies and television worldwide. Successful as the woven work was, writing was a long-lost dream rediscovered. The tales told in those darkened fields, illuminated by firelight, fuel the desire to write historical fiction. They are the breath of characters come to life through shadows of the past.view less