Our first story, "8: The Untold Story," is by Michael Mullin and narrated by the movie star Paul Giamatti. 

Michael got inspired after an unexpected meeting with Tim Burton. Besides writing, he also deals in vintage collectibles.

Find out more at:  http://michaelmullinauthor.com

Next, we have Debra Yates, author of "Woman of Many Names." The book is about her seventh-great-grandmother, Nancy Ward, a significant figure in Native American history. 

Nancy, also known as Nanyehi, had ties to Daniel Boone and George Washington. She even saved Washington's life, and there are letters from her to him found in Thomas Jefferson's belongings.