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Lora J. Chilton

Awards & Press

Awards

Daughters of the American Revolution Women in American History Award

Lora received a Certificate of Award for Women in American History from the Prince William Resolves Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This recognition celebrates women whose work has made a significant contribution to preserving and sharing American history.

Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia: Award of Appreciation

Lora received an Award of Appreciation from her tribe, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, presented by Chief Bullock. The award acknowledges her ongoing efforts to help tell and preserve the survival story of their people, honoring both the resilience of their ancestors and the continuation of their cultural legacy.

Press

My Front Door: An Altar

Read and/or listen to My Front Door: An Altar
A poem by Lora Chilton

Telling the untold stories of indigenous people

Explore the importance of reclaiming forgotten stories in this insightful guest column from The Daily Memphian. Read more.

Most Anticipated Historical Fiction 2024

She Reads – Named 1666: A Novel One Of Their Most Anticipated Historical Fictions in 2024

Kirkus Reviews

“A disturbing, absorbing, and valuable addition to the literature of cruelty inflicted upon Indigenous peoples.”

– Kirkus Reviews

BookBub's Best Historical Fiction of 2024

BookBub – Named 1666: A Novel To Their The Best Historical Fiction of 2024 List

Hidden River Arts

1666: A Novel Was a Finalist for the Eludia Award, Offered By Hidden River Arts

An Irritable Métis

Dumbstruck By the Beauty And richness and humanity

This harrowing tale is proof that MMIW has been a thing since Europeans first set foot on this continent, and we forget at our peril. Get a copy HERE.

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