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E.E. Burke glancing over her shoulder at a figurine of Mark Twain on her bookshelf

…And we have great news about E.E. Burke!

E.E. Burke, Author of Tom Sawyer Returns, is being honored by The Mark Twain House & Museum

A Chatelaine Finalist and current Laramie Short Lister (good luck in the following CIBA tiers!), E.E. Burke describes herself as a history geek and a sucker for a good love story. She has recently released a new edition of her bestselling series, Steam! Romance and Rails, which combines Western action and adventure with romance and suspense. Another five-star series, The New Adventures, features a re-imagining of two beloved American characters in Tom Sawyer Returns and Taming Huck Finn.

E.E. Burke under the words "Romancing Mark Twain" next to her books

The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT, sponsors spotlight programs with authors, many of whom are Pulitzer Prize winners, NYT bestsellers, and today’s leading literary voices. Burke credits the discovery of her work to reviews, which inspired the musem director to read her books and ask her too appear in their Valentine’s program, “Romancing Mark Twain.” Tune in to hear about what isnpired her to write these Mark Twain spinoffs and learn a little bit more about how Twain’s life influences writers today. You can sign up for this free event (Tuesday, February 15, 7pm EST) here!

Curious to learn more?

Tom Sawyer Returns Book Cover

E.E. Burke just advanced to the Short List for the Laramie Awards! Good luck to all our authors!


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