Sharon Kay Penman
February 1, 2021
Sharon Kay Penman was Steve’s second favorite historical fiction writer (after James Michener). Her detailed writer’s note at the end of each book is the reason he includes them in each of his novels. Their friendship started in 2003. After her death on January 22, 2021, The New York Times asked Steve for a statement to include in her obituary, which you can read here.