Whipponock Creek: The Life and Times of Will Traylor chronicles love, heartache, and danger. Will and his beloved wife, whom he affectionately calls Duck, raise a large family at their successful homestead in Dinwiddie County in the 18th-century Virginia Colonies. But change is on the horizon. Neighbors are choosing sides as the seeds of discontent spread throughout the colonies. Tragedy strikes, leaving Will heartbroken. When rumblings against the Crown erupt into open warfare. Will and his son enlist in the 5th Virginia Militia Regiment. Will's robust moral compass is challenged by the actions needed to survive as a military scout. Our brave patriot spends the cold winter nights at Valley Forge evaluating his opinions on slavery, loyalty to his fellow soldiers, and commitment to family. Four long years later, the fighting ventures close to Dinwiddie, threatening Will's children. He has no choice but to muster out of the Continental Army. His family desperately needs him at home. Whipponock Creek is the debut novel of Ronnie Pastecki, who wrote this historical fiction novel based on the exploits of her 4th-Great Grandfather, William Michael Traylor. Whipponock Creek: Life and Times of Will Traylor by Ronnie Pastecki Fiction - Historical - Event/Era 370 Pages Reviewed on 06/03/2023   BOOK REVIEW Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite Whipponock Creek offers an insightful exploration of one man's personal journey during a tumultuous period in American history. Ronnie Pastecki's dedication to historical accuracy shines through, lending an air of authenticity to the narrative. I did not know when I picked the novel up that some of the pieces of this colorful life tapestry were crafted from one of the author's ancestors, and this fact somehow makes the whole book feel more personal. The standout aspect of the book is the depiction of Will's scouting work during the war. The scenes are meticulously crafted, capturing the intensity and danger of the battlefield, and this is one of the most interesting and historically accurate fictional accounts I have come across in some time. Recommended. From the Back Cover "The best of this novel, based on historical facts---the real-life Will Traylor is Pastecki's fourth-great-grandfather--- is the chronicle of the protagonist's service as a scout under Washington during the war, a remarkable story."---Kirkus Review Whipponock Creek: The Life and Times of Will Traylor chronicles the love, heartache, and danger as Will and his beloved wife, who he has affectionately renamed Duck, raise a large family at their successful homestead in Dinwiddie County in the 17th century Virginia Colonies. But change is on the horizon. Neighbors are choosing sides as the seeds of discontent spread throughout the colonies. Tragedy strikes leaving Will heartbroken. When rumblings against the Crown erupt into open warfare. Will and his son enlist in the 5th Virginia Militia Regiment. Will's robust moral code is challenged by the actions needed to survive as a military scout. Our brave patriot spends the cold winter nights at Valley Forge examining his opinions on slavery, loyalty to his fellow soldiers, and commitment to family. Four long years later, the fighting ventures close to Dinwiddie, threatening Will's children. He has no choice but to muster out of the Continental Army. His family desperately needs him at home. Whipponock Creek is the debut novel of Ronnie Pastecki, who wrote this historical fiction novel based on the exploits of her 4th-Great Grandfather, William Michael Traylor. Whipponock Creek: Life and Times of Will Traylor; Ronnie Pastecki. Reviewed on 06/03/2023 BOOK REVIEWReviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite Whipponock Creek offers an insightful exploration of one man's personal journey during a tumultuous period in American history. Ronnie Pastecki's dedication to historical accuracy shines through, lending an air of authenticity to the narrative. I did not know when I picked the novel up that some of the pieces of this colorful life tapestry were crafted from one of the author's ancestors, and this fact somehow makes the whole book feel more personal. The standout aspect of the book is the depiction of Will's scouting work during the war. The scenes are meticulously crafted, capturing the intensity and danger of the battlefield, and this is one of the most interesting and historically accurate fictional accounts I have come across in some time. Recommended. Ronnie Pastecki is a native New Yorker with Southern roots. Currently living in Saratoga Springs, NY, she spent twenty-six years as an educator in Albany. In retirement, Ronnie discovered a flair for creative writing and received multiple awards from the NC Senior Games Literary Arts Competitions. Her frequent contributions to the Cape Fear Voices newspaper in Leland, NC, prompted her to write her debut novel. Writing Whipponock Creek forced her to confront the same issues as the protagonist---fa