Debra Brenegan

Milwaukee author Debra Brenegan shines a light on early feminist Fanny Fern, a celebrated newspaper columnist and author in the 1850s-'70s whose writings captured the attention of middle-class women across the country, in a carefully researched and historically accurate new novel, Shame the Devil. Brenegan's work chronicles the exciting and often rebellious adventures of Fern, from her childhood through her rise to fame and wealth as a journalist. Brenegan discusses and reads from the book tonight.