Roberta Elizabeth Kirk-Novalis (nickname = Birdie) is a professional historical consultant for artists and writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. She earned her B.A. & M.A. degrees in History from the University of Illinois, and she now works out of her home in rural East Central Illinois. She provides historical research and background information to support artists and authors, with a keen eye for detail and expert knowledge of reliable resources on the Internet.