Sally Cabot Gunning is a highly respected American author, known for her exceptional work in historical fiction. Gunning has written several critically acclaimed novels, including 'The Widow's War', 'Bound', 'The Rebellion of Jane Clarke', 'Benjamin Franklin's Bastard', 'Monticello: A Daughter and Her Father', and her most recent novel, 'Painting the Light'.
Born and raised in New England, Gunning has been deeply immersed in the region's history from a young age. This immersion has undoubtedly influenced her writing, as she is best known for her historically themed novels. Gunning's passion for history is not just limited to writing; she is also an active member of the Massachusetts Historical Society and has served as the president of The Brewster Historical Society. Her historical knowledge and enthusiasm have led her to create numerous historical tours of her village, further showcasing her dedication to preserving history.
In addition to her work as Sally Cabot Gunning, she also writes under the name Sally Cabot. Under this pseudonym, she has written the 'Satucket' series. Gunning's work has been featured in various publications such as The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and several short story anthologies. She currently resides in Brewster, Massachusetts, with her husband, Tom, where her roots go back over three centuries. Gunning continues to write compelling historical fiction that brings the past to life for her readers.