William's Light Goes Out

About the Book

Since Merry’s life has been rich in love for children and fascination for American history, a book like William’s Light Goes Out: A Story of Nags Head and Pirates was a certainty. Her grandchildren Clara, Samuel, and Gary are arch types of the characters Hazel and William in this historical fictional drama, though the Nags Head beach is real and the derivation of its name is true.. The story background is the Outer Banks in North Carolina. During the 17th and 18th centuries the Atlantic seaboard was an area of much sea pirate activity. A variation of piracy evolved in the Outer Banks known as land piracy. This story of intrique involves a brother and sister, perhaps 10 and 8 years old, who encounter these frightening land pirates. These young courageous siblings use their problem-solving skills to outwit their adult enemies. By combining hope and bravery, they handle an urgent situation successfully.

About the Author

Merry Lynn Wyatt grew up on an Iowa farm where she and her four siblings worked and played hard. The girls were expected to think and work the same as the boys - a free androgenous environment. They all learned to solve problems due to the happy environment their parents provided. Upon adulthood Merry obtained formal degrees in psychology and child welfare, receiving certificates in children's writing and counseling. Merry also traveled through England investigating children's services. She has retired from teaching psychology and sociology courses for a private women’s college in Virginia. She now tutors students K-college in study skills, reading and writing, and psychology, as well as participates in volunteer Christian services.