Marie Murphy Duess, is the author of the novels Ashley Hall, Tears of the Willow, and two non-fiction history books, Colonial Inns and Taverns of Bucks County and The Delaware Canal, From Stone Coal Highway to Historic Landmark (The History Press). She also authored the true story titled Joshua's Ring. She conducts and develops creative writing workshops, motivational presentations, and lectures for local colleges, historical societies, and writing organizations. She is responsible for the script writing and direction of several video productions for clients, and participated in developing an