10/26/25 - Mary Ruth Barnes

Mary Ruth Barnes is an author with Chickasaw roots. After years of researching her ancestors, Mary Ruth has taken what she has learned and turned it into her new historical novel, "Where Birds Land," a standalone sequel to her 2022 debut, "Little Bird." "Where Birds Land" follows her great-grandmother, Ella Brown McSwain, as she fights crooked businessmen, land grifters, and grueling court battles for her family's rightful allotment. This really brings history to life, and we can learn so much, and also be encouraged to delve into our own family's history. https://maryruthbarnes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.