About Part I: My Personal History
I am a writer, historian, and professor with a love of sunflowers, tea, and all-things Star Wars. I'm an avid reader and watcher of historical fiction, and I have a doodle named R2-D Dog, who occupies a fair amount of my free time. Other interests include playing tennis, Jane Austen, travel (although unfortunately not yet in the TARDIS), hygge, hats, and the color yellow.
The original Hamilton Solo, circa 2010.
After finishing my Ph.D. at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) in June of 2017, I started as the Gardiner assistant professor of history at Iona University and the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies where I am now an associate professor and director of the ITPS. You can read more about my roles in the other sections, but don't worry, Obi Paine Kanobi is an expected addition to this site before too long... Although I've lived in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, I am a New Yorker of multiple regions -- the Bronx, Long Island, and Binghamton -- now based in the Inwood neighborhood of Northern Manhattan, which is nearly as close to Hobbiton as you’ll find in NYC! Here are some highlights of home, travel, and a little (personal) history:
About Part II: Some Shout-Outs
This site, and myself in general, would not be quite so put-together without the design talents of Esther S. Kim Dileva and Aimee Kenline, the photography skills of Brittanie Bond, and the artistic vision of my sister, Maggie Vicknair, who draws Hamilton Solo to life. For more of their amazing work, check out Aimee’s professional Instagram, Brittanie's photos, and Maggie's portfolio. Any images on this site drawn or taken are used with permission. I am also currently working on making all aspects of Hamilton Solo accessible with alt-text: thank you for your understanding while I make these updates, and should any visitors need any support to engage with the material, please let me know right away.
