Newsroom
In the News & Beyond
Press, essays, articles, the monthly newsletter, and a growing blog — every place Sharon's voice shows up in print, gathered in one place.
Jul 2026
Loudoun Now
Virts: Preservation or Progress?
Sharon weighs in on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's proposed rewrite of Section 106 — arguing that process must serve preservation's purpose, not become it. Drawing on her years restoring Selma and serving on preservation boards, she makes the case for reasonable deadlines over endless reviews.
Read the Op-EdAug 2026
Historical Novel Society
Bargains of Fate — "A Fabulous Immersion"
"A fabulous immersion in this piece of American history—a real page turner with action and characters that never ebb." The Historical Novel Society reviews Book Two of the Fields of Honor series.
Read moreJul 2026
Writer's Digest
Finding the Story Within the Walls of a House
An authored essay on how restoring Selma Mansion uncovered the real lives behind the Fields of Honor series.
Read moreJun 2026
Deborah Kalb Books
Q&A with Sharon Virts
A wide-ranging conversation on the origins of the Fields of Honor series, the real history behind the Mason-McCarty duel, and what is ahead in Book 3, Swamp of Lies.
Read moreMay 2026
Midday Maryland · WMAR
Scandals, Trials & Secrets in Bargains of Fate
Live segment on ABC2 Baltimore ahead of the June 23 release of Bargains of Fate — the second book in the Fields of Honor series.
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In the Spotlight
Television, book tours, and public conversations — Sharon connecting with audiences across the country.
Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
"I believe historical facts should never be incidental to a story — a blurry backdrop that distracts the reader — but woven deep into its fabric: into the characters, the scenes, the settings, the customs, even the cut of a coat."
WTVR CBS 6
Virginia This Morning
"Some of the most dramatic chapters in American history played out right here in Virginia."
WMAR Baltimore · ABC2 / Scripps
Between the Lines
"Every book is a door to the world that shaped us."
WMAR ABC2 / Scripps
Midday Maryland
"The stories are about choice, consequence, and character — inviting readers to reconsider the myths we tell about the past."
A Living Archive
From manuscript to mansion to the national stage — Sharon's journey in real time.
2026
Jul
Authored essay on how restoring Selma Mansion uncovered the real lives behind the Fields of Honor series
Jul 2026
2026
Jun
Wide-ranging interview on the Fields of Honor series and a first look at Book 3, Swamp of Lies
Jun 2026
2026
May
Live segment on ABC2 Baltimore ahead of the June 23 release of Bargains of Fate, the second book in the Fields of Honor series
May 2026
Press & Media
For Press Inquiries
For interviews, media requests, review copies, or coverage of Sharon's work in history, preservation, and the arts, please get in touch.
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