
Historical, Memoir, People of Color / BIPOC
Kathy Lynne Marshall isn't just a genealogist; she's a historical detective, giving voice to the forgotten. Through meticulous research and a touch of creative empathy, she unearths the stories of women, African Americans, and other unsung heroes who shaped America. Imagine experiencing history through the eyes of those who lived it–that's the power of Kathy's ""speculative nonfiction."" But she doesn't stop there. Kathy empowers others to reclaim their heritage, leading workshops and sharing her successful research and self-publishing secrets so anyone can become the author of their own family story.
Kathy has been featured in Sacramento Magazine, The Sacramento Bee, The Sacramento Observer, Sacramento News & Review, and Elk Grove Citizen. She has been interviewed on CBS-TV, Fox40-TV, as well as on several podcasts. Kathy has delighted audiences at local and national genealogy and writing conferences, including as the keynote speaker in 2024. Her books have won nine awards since 2018.

