TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: M.E. (Michele) Torrey July 23rd | 3 PM EST Title:
Fox Creek: History, Humanity & the Courage to Remember Tagline:
The stories we dare to tell shape the future we choose to build. Description:
Join Miss Liz as she welcomes award-winning author, educator, humanitarian, and founder of Orphans Africa, M.E. (Michele) Torrey, for a powerful conversation about history, resilience, compassion, and the responsibility of storytelling. Thirty years in the making, Michele’s critically acclaimed historical novel Fox Creek confronts one of history’s darkest chapters through unforgettable characters whose lives reveal the devastating human cost of slavery, prejudice, privilege, and survival. Drawing from decades of research, humanitarian work, and her own journey of rebuilding after Trauma, Michele reminds us that stories are more than Entertainment—they become the memories that shape society. Grab your favourite cup and join us as we explore courage, history, healing, and why remembering matters. Opening: Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation is brewed with purpose, compassion, and connection. Today I’m honoured to welcome M.E. (Michele) Torrey, award-winning author, educator, humanitarian, founder of Orphans Africa, and author of the critically acclaimed historical novel Fox Creek. Michele’s life has been one of extraordinary resilience—from rebuilding after personal trauma to creating educational opportunities for orphaned children in Tanzania, and now bringing history to life through a novel that challenges readers to confront difficult truths with compassion and courage. Michele, welcome to the Teatime table. Tagline for the Episode History speaks. Compassion listens. Courage remembers. Closing: Today’s conversation reminds us that history is never truly behind us—it continues to shape how we see one another today. Michele has shown us the power of storytelling to preserve memory, inspire compassion, and encourage honest conversations about humanity, justice, forgiveness, and hope. Thank you, Michele, for helping us remember that healing begins when we are willing to face the truth with open hearts. M.E. (Michele) Torrey is an award-winning author, educator, humanitarian, and founder of Orphans Africa. Her acclaimed historical novel Fox Creek explores slavery, race, privilege, and Love through deeply researched storytelling. Michele combines compassion, Education, and lived experience to inspire healing, understanding, and meaningful conversations across generations. Featured Book:
Fox Creek A critically acclaimed, award-winning historical novel exploring race, resilience, love, and the human cost of slavery in antebellum Louisiana. Awards include:
• American Book Festival Winner
• San Francisco Book Fest Winner
• Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest Winner
• Page Turner Awards Finalist
• Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
• Foreword Clarion Reviews – Riveting About Michele:
• Award-Winning Author
• Educator
• Humanitarian
• Founder of Orphans Africa
• Children’s Author
• Historical Fiction Writer
• Speaker
• Advocate for Education and CompassionFavourite Colour
TurquoiseOne Word That Describes Her
CompassionateHer T-E-E:
T – Tenacious
Never giving up on truth or purpose.E – Empathy
Helping readers understand lives beyond their own experiences.E – Enlightenment
Using storytelling to educate, inspire, and preserve history.Three Words That Share Her Story
• Resilient
• Open-minded
• Creative#TeatimeWithMissLiz
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