Tommie Morton-Young is as genealogist and historian and largely writes in the domain of non-fiction with focuses on ethnic/social and family records and experiences, women’s issues...view moreTommie Morton-Young is as genealogist and historian and largely writes in the domain of non-fiction with focuses on ethnic/social and family records and experiences, women’s issues, and ‘at-riskness’ of youth. This current writing is historical fiction, and is inspired by the ‘life and times’ of a real person, Pleasant Lane. Dr. Morton-Young was formerly a professor and dean at several universities, and presently owns and operates a heritage tour company, writes, and lectures.view less