The expanding local writing and publishing scene is adding historical novels to non-fiction. Local writer and authory Tim Shannon has his book -- Da's Shillelagh -- added to the list. WBFO's Mike Desmond spoke with Shannon about local history and writing.
Da's Shillelagh - A Tale of the Irish on the Niagara Frontier
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