Byrd Haithcock
The Names We Carry
Welcome to Byrd Haithcock, a home for forgotten ancestors, family discoveries, and stories of belonging, resilience, and hope. Each project is grounded in the belief that the names we carry connect us to something larger than ourselves.
Stories rooted in history, family, and the enduring power of recovered memory.
Discover The Inspiration Behind Byrd Haithcock’s Creative Journey.
A passion for storytelling that honors family heritage and recovered memories.
Featured Books Coming Soon!
01. Byrdie & Skye
Inspired by real childhood experiences, the Byrdie & Skye series celebrates courage, kindness, curiosity, and the power of finding your voice.
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02. They Called Her Angry
A memoir about race, identity, resilience, and the lifelong journey of finding your voice in a world determined to define you.
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03. Pharobe
Inspired by ancestral records and family history, Pharobe is a sweeping historical novel about identity, resilience, and the enduring search for home across generations.
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Blackbyrd’s Song
Stories, reflections, and discoveries.
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Why I Write as Byrd Haithcock | The Names We Carry
The story behind my pen name, family history, and the ancestors who inspired this journey.
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Growing Up on Sacred Ground
What began as a search for family history led me back to the place where I was raised, revealing unexpected connections between ancestry, identity, and one of the most historically significant landscapes in North America.
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Before Ohio: Virginia and North Carolina
What began as a search for answers through DNA became a journey through historical records that uncovered generations of family, identity, and unexpected discoveries.