When the Men Were Gone
Marjorie’s debut novel titled, “When the Men Were Gone” is based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, a woman who coached football in Brownwood, Texas, during World War II. The novel is historical fiction and has a deep backstory of war and sacrifice. Marjorie connects her life experience as a Dallas Cowboys beat writer with that of Tylene, who had a wonderful shared love of football and baseball with her father, just as Marjorie had.
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Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Award-Winning Sportswriter, Novelist, Professor & Former College Football Coach
Entertainment SpeakerDr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis is an award-winning sportswriter, novelist, professor, and former college football coach. She was the first female...
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