Whipponock Creek: The Life and Times of Will Traylor began when the author discovered documented evidence of her 4th Great-Grandfather's service as a scout at Valley Forge. This historical fiction was enhanced by her site visits, which followed her ancestor from Dinwiddie, VA, to the Battle of Brandywine and the encampments at Valley Forge and Morristown. This accessible and well-researched novel examines love, friendship, and patriotism. Ronnie Pastecki resides in Saratoga Springs, NY. She is a