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Hi, and welcome. My name is Cheryl Oliver—author, artist, and storyteller based in Summerville, South Carolina.

I write true stories—stories pulled from diaries, historical documents, and deeply personal interviews. Alongside Tim Hilton, I travel giving speeches and hosting book signings, sharing stories that connect the past to the present and honor the lives behind them.

I have written 14 books across two powerful genres, each rooted in real people and real events.

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📜 Links in the Chain of My Life

Historic True Stories

This series is based on diaries, letters, and original documents, tracing families, wars, and lives that shaped history.

Books in this series include:

• Granddaddy Joe – Diary of Joseph Edward Purvis, 19th Virginia Infantry
• Old World to New World – The Oliver family from England to Virginia, and the Fetter & Bertholet families from France/Germany to Pennsylvania
• New World Old War – The Oliver and Fetter families during the Revolutionary War
• New World New War – A comparison of Union and Confederate diaries
• Ghosts of the Hunley: From the Beginning
• Ghosts of the Hunley: Men of Courage
• Ghosts of the Hunley: Charleston Strong (Released 2024)
• The H.L. Hunley Submarine – Coloring book & storybook (NEW)
• Ghosts of the Hunley: Men of Honor (Coming 2026)

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❤️ Fractures of Life

Modern-Day True Stories

These books are based on interviews and lived experiences, telling stories of hardship, resilience, and survival.

Titles include:

• Julie of Dumbarton – A single mother facing cancer and divorce
• Lakisha of Special Needs – Born with cerebral palsy, fighting to live freely
• Shana of Dumbarton – From homelessness to courage and accomplishment
• My Best Friend Is Gone – A heartfelt tribute to Jennifer Lynn Castor

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📚 Newest Releases

• Amazing Southern Recipes of My Three Ladies
  A historic cookbook featuring recipes dating back to the 1700s, perfect for reenactments and heritage cooking.
• A Mississippi River Cruise Adventure
  A historical journey along the lower Mississippi River, including plantations, battlefields, and landmarks.

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