Sally Hobert Whiting
In my debut historical novel, Filled with Fortitude, I draw from both historical research and my own life experiences to imagine the extraordinary journey of my ancestor, Elizabeth Tilley. Writing her story took six years and deepened my respect for the courage and resilience of all our Mayflower ancestors.
I believe their lives are worth rediscovering—and worth telling.
“I am proof it is never too late to do something you want to do, regardless of your age.”
— Sally Hobert Whiting
Sally and her husband Dave, a history enthusiast who inspired her interest in Plymouth Colony settlement.
Sally at the Mayflower Pub in London, one of the many stops in her research for Filled with Fortitude.
Sally with artist Arlene Haussermann, whose original oil painting appears on the cover of the book.
Sally with her newly published novel at Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Six years of research, one unforgettable story—get your copy.
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