Libby McNamee is an author, speaker, and lawyer. Her second novel, “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” published on the 207th anniversary of the burning of Washington City in August. It was named Best Book in U.S. Historical Fiction by the Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards in Fall 2021. Her first novel, “Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War” was named #1 in Juvenile Fiction by the Independent Publisher Book Awards and Pinnacle Book Awards, and Finalist in Historical Fiction by the Best Book Awards. The Virginia General Assembly created “Susanna Bolling Day” based on Libby’s research. A native of Boston, Libby graduated from Georgetown University and Catholic University School of Law. She also served as an Army JAG Officer in Korea, Bosnia, Germany, and Washington State. Libby lives in Richmond, VA.