Born and raised in Massachusetts, her family's home since the 1630s,aHannah Howellais the author of over thirtyaZebraahistorical romances.a Her love of history prompts the choice of venue, and also her dragging herahusband Stephen, to every historical site she can get to.a Her fascination with the past makes research asamuch aapleasure as a necessity.a It was a thrill for her to turn her love of history and writing into a career, one that allowsaher toashare those loves with others.